Chiang Mai International School

What Chiang Mai International School does

Chiang Mai International School (CMIS) is a private, nonprofit K-12 international school located at 13 Chetupon Road in Muang, Chiang Mai, Thailand. Founded in 1954 by missionaries returning to work with the Church of Christ in Thailand (CCT) after World War II, the school originally served as the Chiang Mai Children's Center before being formally renamed and licensed as an international school in 1985. CMIS is owned by the CCT and governed by a nine-member Board of Directors appointed by the Foundation of the Church of Christ in Thailand, with a Christian heritage framework while remaining open to students of all faiths. The school enrolls 500+ students from more than 30 countries, spanning preschool through grade 12, and is staffed by approximately 107 employees, including certified teachers from 11 countries, with nearly half holding advanced degrees.

CMIS delivers an English-language, American-sourced curriculum aligned to Common Core and Next Generation Science Standards, culminating in a high school diploma requiring 50 credits and offering College Board Advanced Placement courses across English, social studies, mathematics, science, world languages, computer science, and the AP Capstone Diploma program (AP Seminar and AP Research). The school's technology stack is built on standard educational SaaS: PowerSchool for student information and grade management, Google Classroom and Google Docs for instruction and curriculum maps, Chalk for hosting curriculum maps, College Board for AP administration, and BambooHR for employment applications. Middle school students participate in a 1:1 Chromebook program. CMIS is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) since 1987 and holds Thai Government international school legal status since 1985, and is a member of EARCOS, ISAT, NAIS, and SorMorSor.

Revenue is generated almost entirely through recurring tuition and fees paid by enrolled families, with pricing structured by grade level and ancillary services (specific tuition figures are not publicly disclosed in the source data). The go-to-market model is direct-to-consumer, with families applying directly through the school's admissions process (application, campus visit, enrollment) supported by outreach across website, Facebook, YouTube, and email newsletter channels. The customer base is segmented across expatriate families, missionary families, and Thai families seeking international education, with students entering the pipeline at preschool and progressing through the K-12 continuum toward university placement worldwide.

Name

Chiang Mai International School

Legal name

Chiang Mai International School

Website

https://cmis.ac.th

Company type

Private

Founded year

1954

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Chiang Mai International School is a private, nonprofit K-12 international school in Chiang Mai, Thailand, founded in 1954 and owned by the Church of Christ in Thailand. It serves 500+ students from 30+ countries with an American-sourced English-language curriculum, AP courses, and WASC accreditation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Standards Alignment & Curriculum Mapping (State/National) (EDAJAFAD), World Languages Instruction (School-Delivered) (EDAJAFAJ)

Keywords

• International K-12 education
• American curriculum school
• Advanced Placement courses
• Christian school education
• Preschool to grade 12

Headquarters

HQ city

Chiang Mai

HQ country

Thailand

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: CMIS generates revenue primarily through tuition and fees charged to enrolled students from preschool through grade 12. The school offers educational programs and charges fees for various services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Chiang Mai International School provides English-language, American-sourced international education from preschool through grade 12, delivering a standards-based curriculum aligned to Common Core and Next Generation Science Standards. Its programs include Advanced Placement (AP) courses, the AP Capstone Diploma track, world language instruction in French, Spanish and Mandarin, a 1:1 Chromebook program for middle school students, service learning requirements, athletics, and college counseling. Tuition and fees from enrolled families are the primary revenue source, and the school is WASC-accredited and licensed by the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs as an international school.

Product overview

Chiang Mai International School (CMIS) offers a comprehensive K-12 international education program centered around its core academic curriculum. The school provides English-language, American-sourced education aligned to standards-based curriculum from preschool through grade 12. The product portfolio includes: (1) Core Academic Programs spanning Preschool to Grade 12 with standards-based instruction; (2) Advanced Placement (AP) Courses in multiple subjects with AP Capstone Diploma option; (3) Middle and High School Course Catalogs with diverse subject offerings; (4) World Language Programs (French, Spanish, Mandarin); (5) Technology Integration with 1:1 Chromebook program; (6) Student Support Services including counseling and EAL; (7) Athletics and Activities program; and (8) Service Learning requirements. CMIS is accredited by WASC and licensed by the Thai government, serving students from over 30 countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Preschool to Grade 12 Academic Program Comprehensive English-language, American-sourced education from preschool through high school graduation with standards-based curriculum aligned to Common Core and Next Generation Science Standards for enrolled students.
• Advanced Placement (AP) Courses College-level AP courses offered in English, Social Studies, World Languages, Mathematics, Science, Computer Science, and Capstone programs, preparing students for AP exams administered by College Board and university admission.
• Middle School Course Catalog Middle school program for grades 6-8 covering humanities, mathematics, science, world languages (French, Spanish, Chinese), visual and performing arts, PE, wellness, computers, and Thai language courses.
• High School Course Catalog High school program for grades 9-12 with required courses, electives, AP courses, computer science, fine arts, and world languages leading to a CMIS graduation diploma (50 credits required).
• World Language Programs World language instruction in French, Spanish, and Mandarin Chinese, with AP language courses available in the high school program for enrolled students.
• AP Capstone Diploma Program College Board AP Capstone program consisting of AP Seminar and AP Research courses, with the potential to earn the AP Capstone Diploma for high school students.
• Student Support Services Counseling and student support services including a spiritual advisor, college counselor, elementary/middle/secondary school counselors, wellness coach, EAL coordinator, instructional coach, and student support teacher for enrolled students.
• Athletics and Activities Program Athletics program, activities, clubs, outdoor education experiences, and field trips extending student learning beyond the classroom at CMIS.

Quantifiable outcome

• Students prepared for admission to outstanding universities and colleges around the world

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Church of Christ in Thailand (CCT)coreOthersCMIS is owned by the Church of Christ in Thailand (CCT), a national Protestant organization. The school was founded by missionaries returning to work with CCT after World War II. The operation of the school and all relationships within the school community are based upon Christian principles and beliefs. The Foundation of the Church of Christ in Thailand appoints the Board of Directors.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Singapore American School: A leading Southeast Asian American-curriculum international school serving a similar expatriate demographic. Comparable in mission (American-sourced K-12, WASC-equivalent accreditation) though operating at substantially greater scale.
• International School Bangkok (ISB): One of the largest and most established international schools in Thailand, offering a full IB and American-influenced curriculum from preschool through grade 12. Comparable as a benchmark for international K-12 schools serving expatriate communities in Thailand, though at much greater scale.
• Ruamrudee International School: Bangkok-based Christian-affiliated international school offering K-12 programs with American curriculum. Comparable as a Christian-heritage international school serving Thai and expatriate families in Thailand.
• Bangkok Patana School: Major non-profit international school in Bangkok offering British-style education with IB programmes across K-12. A broader incumbent in the Thai international school market that shares nonprofit governance and WASC-equivalent accreditation patterns with CMIS.

Emerging players

• Harrow International School Bangkok: Premium boarding and day international school in Thailand offering British curriculum through IGCSE and A-Levels. An emerging premium player targeting affluent Thai and expatriate families at higher price points than CMIS.
• Nord Anglia International School Dubai: Premium international K-12 school within the Nord Anglia global network. Comparable as a global international school serving expatriate communities with rigorous curricula, though operating at different price points and scale.

Direct peers

• Lanna International School Thailand: A Chiang Mai-based international school offering K-12 education to expatriate and Thai families. Closest direct geographic peer competing for the same admissions pipeline as CMIS.
• Prem Tinsulanonda International School: Another international school located in Chiang Mai, Thailand, serving expatriate and Thai families with a full K-12 program. Directly competes for the same northern Thailand international student market as CMIS.
• American Pacific International School: An American-curriculum international school in Chiang Mai serving preschool through high school students. Direct competitor in the same catchment area for English-language, American-sourced education.
• Concordian International School: Bangkok-based international school offering IB curriculum from kindergarten through grade 12 with a multilingual focus. Comparable as a Thailand-based, faith-affiliated international school serving expatriate families.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCqVO5ckeUjOrxI1ElQaXM3g
• Facebookfacebook.com/cmis.th
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/chiang-mai-international-school

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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