SBS International School Chiangmai

SBS International School Chiangmai is located at 225/900 Moo 11, Tambon Banwaen, Amphur Hangdong, Chiang Mai 50230. It is situated in Hang Dong district of Chiang Mai, with road access and regular transport connections to the city centre.

The school serves children aged 1 to 18, starting from Early Years Foundation Stage (ages 2‑5), proceeding through Cambridge Primary (ages 5‑11), Lower Secondary (ages 11‑14) and Upper Secondary including IGCSE and AS/A‑Levels (ages 14‑18).

SBS is an English‑medium, co‑educational day school.

There is a dedicated Special Educational Needs (SEN) programme offering support for students with mild to moderate ADHD, ASD, dyslexia and similar learning needs. Support is provided via individual or small‑group sessions, guided by Individual Education Plans (IEPs).

The school operates independently in Thailand. Although it is part of the Arthit Ourairat Institution, it does not state affiliation with another country.

The school has no religious affiliations.

The website does not provide explicit daily start and end times or break/lunch details.

No information on a school bus service or provider is mentioned on the school website.

SBS International School Chiangmai follows the English National Curriculum across all levels. In Early Years (ages 1–5), children follow the EYFS framework with a focus on play-based learning and early development. Primary students (Years 1–6) study core subjects such as English, Mathematics, and Science, alongside Computing, Art, Music, PE, and Thai language and culture. Secondary students (Years 7–9) follow the Cambridge Lower Secondary curriculum, and in Years 10–11, they work toward Cambridge IGCSE qualifications. Students in Years 12–13 follow the Cambridge AS and A-Level programme. Thai language instruction is included at all levels, in line with national requirements.

The school integrates social and emotional development through its Early Years programme, which emphasizes Personal, Social & Emotional Development as one of seven key learning areas, encouraging children to recognise feelings, respect others, and develop resilience and independence. In Primary and Secondary, pastoral care is described as an “exceptional pastoral care” element of the educational experience, supporting student wellbeing alongside learning and celebrating success. The school also provides a confidential “Worry Box” for students to submit concerns electronically to support staff, with urgent cases referred immediately to the Secondary Principal.

The Student Support Services include a SEN programme for students with mild to moderate ADD/ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), and Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD) such as dyslexia. Support is delivered via Individual Education Plans (IEPs) through one‑to‑one, small group or whole‑class settings, led by a multi‑disciplinary team. This is not a specialist SEN institution, but it does offer structured support for these identified needs.

The school offers an English as an Additional Language (EAL) programme to support learners who need additional support in English or Thai (Thai as an Additional Language, TAL). Students are assessed and grouped by skill level, and small‑group support focuses on listening, reading, writing, and speaking to help them integrate into mainstream classes as quickly as possible.

Mental wellbeing support is facilitated through the “Worry Box” system, where students may submit concerns confidentially and receive follow‑up support from counsellors or the school leadership, especially in urgent cases referred to the Secondary Principal. Staff including school counsellors, psychologists, and nurses are available to support students who need emotional or psychological assistance, particularly in cases of alleged abuse or neglect.

SBS Chiangmai follows Thai Ministry of Education regulations and the Child Protection Act B.E. 2546 (2003), implementing Local Safeguarding Children’s Board (LSCB) procedures. The school’s Designated Safeguarding Lead is Siwalin Tansuwanwong, assisted by deputies in Early Years and Secondary, and a child protection governor oversees compliance. All staff are trained in recognising and reporting abuse or neglect, and there is a formal Abuse and Neglect Policy outlining types of abuse, mandated reporting duties, and support for victims.

Submit required documents
For non-Thai students, these typically include:
Copy of student’s passport
Copy of parent’s passport
Grade report (transcripts)
Birth certificate
Family registration list
Parent’s work permit and tax documents

These are required before scheduling further steps.

Admission test and interview
Once documents are received, the school arranges:

1. An interview with the Principal (or designated staff).

2. Placement testing or an observation day (often a full morning) assessing academic level and language proficiency.

Placement offer / acceptance
If successful, parents receive a formal offer letter and confirmation slip to indicate acceptance.

Official registration
Upon acceptance, an information pack is provided to parents, with registration form specifying assigned teacher and student ID, plus orientation and next steps.

Internal IGCSE Recognition Awards:

Orange Riband: Awarded to top-performing IGCSE student (8 A grades)

Benefit: Full tuition for one year or 50% for two years of A-Level programme

Blue Riband: For next two top performers (6+ A or A grades)

Benefit: 50% tuition reduction for one year

Presented formally with plaque; recognised in tertiary applications

Dr. Arthit World Academic Scholarships:

Open to candidates entering A-Level

Selection based on academic background, leadership, community involvement, extracurricular record

Application involves letter, experience summary, community/research involvement, interview and benchmark testing

Award value varies between 20% to 75% of tuition fees

Does not include travel, exam fees, uniform, or laptop costs

The school does not have a waitlist.