Before delving into the grand debate of international schools, the journey commences with nursery, pre-school, or kindergarten—a fortunate array of options here in Chiang Mai for discerning parents. The intrinsic value of fun and its pivotal role in early childhood development cannot be overstated.
Early years education surpasses mere preparation for primary school; it’s a pivotal period for a child’s holistic development—social, emotional, cognitive, and physical needs converge to establish a robust foundation for lifelong learning and well-being. During these formative years, children assimilate an understanding of their world, refine social and language skills, and cultivate problem-solving abilities and teamwork.
Categorized from birth to 5 years old, the early years foundation stage places significant emphasis on learning through play. Chiang Mai, thankfully, boasts an array of early years schools that employ diverse curriculum styles, fostering a playful and enjoyable learning experience for kids. In this comprehensive blog post, we’ve conveniently listed these fantastic early years schools by area, complete with direct links for easy exploration.
Editor’s Note: We kick off with smaller, independent pre-schools, offering an intimate school atmosphere. For those seeking larger institutions spanning from Pre-K to year 13, scroll to the end of the blog.
Smaller, Independent Kindergartens
- Amber Kids Nursery Chiangmai
- Bright Seeds International Kindergarten
- Chiang Mai Chinese International School
- Chiang Mai Montessori International School
- Egg Tots House(Sirimangkalajarn)Day Care
- Kiddee Bilingual Daycare and Kindergarten
- SBK Daycare and Kindergarten
- Sunshine Kindergarten Chiangmai
Larger schools Pre-K to Year 11 or Year 13
While some parents prefer initiating their kids in smaller schools before transitioning to larger ones, notable benefits arise from starting in a larger school. The ease of transitioning into a bigger school environment, particularly when managing kids of different ages, makes the drop-off routine significantly more manageable.
- Ambassador Bilingual Academy ABA
- Ambassador Bilingual School ABS
- Americana Chinese International School
- British Concordance International School
- Chiang Mai International School
- Christian German School Chiang Mai
- Lanna International School Thailand
- Meritton British International School
- Nakornpayap International Scholl (NIS)
- Panyaden International School, Chiang Mai
- Prem Tinsulanonda International School
- Satit International Bilingual School of Rangsit University Chiangmai
- Singapore International School Chiangmai – SISB
- Unity Concord International School
- Varee Chiangmai School
