Human Resources SBS International School Chiangmai

What Human Resources SBS International School Chiangmai does

SBS International School Chiangmai is a private, English-medium, co-educational international school operating from a campus at 225/900 Moo 11, Tambol Banwaen, Amphur Hangdong, just outside Chiang Mai, Thailand. Founded in 2014, the school sits within the Arthit Ourairat Institution (AOI) educational network alongside SBS Rangsit and British International School Phuket. It serves approximately 485 students aged 2-18 drawn from a diverse base (Thai 30.4%, Chinese 52.9%, Korean 3.1%, Myanmar 6.9%, Other 6.7%), with maximum class sizes capped at 30 to support individualized instruction.

The school's core product is the full Cambridge International Pathway — Early Years Foundation Stage (ages 2-5), Cambridge Primary (ages 5-11), Cambridge Lower Secondary (ages 11-14), IGCSE (ages 14-16), and AS/A Levels (ages 16-18) — delivered through a trilingual English/Thai/Mandarin instructional model. Specialized secondary tracks cover Medical Science, Engineering, Business Enterprise, and Art Design & Technology. Supporting services include Special Educational Needs (SEN) programmes, English as an Additional Language (EAL) and Thai as an Additional Language (TAL) support, summer school programmes priced 12,000-45,000 THB, and an official Cambridge/SAT exam centre that serves external private candidates. The school holds full WASC accreditation (achieved jointly with ONESQA in 2024), IBO World School affiliation, and ISAT membership.

Revenue derives primarily from recurring academic tuition across Early Years, Primary, and Secondary programmes (exact fees undisclosed on the public Schedule of Fees page), supplemented by Cambridge/SAT exam centre transaction fees from external candidates, seasonal summer school income, and ancillary services such as healthy lunch programmes, visa assistance, and language support. Go-to-market is sales-led and event-driven: prospective families engage via the school website's enquiry and virtual tour, scheduled campus tours, open house events, Saturday playdates, and education fair participation. Distribution is direct-to-consumer within Thailand, with a multi-channel digital marketing presence across web, Facebook, YouTube, and a bi-segment email newsletter.

Name

Human Resources SBS International School Chiangmai

Legal name

SBS International School Chiangmai

Website

https://sibs.ac.th

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SBS International School Chiangmai is a private Cambridge Pathway international school in northern Thailand serving approximately 485 students aged 2-18 through trilingual English/Thai/Mandarin instruction, while also operating as an official Cambridge and SAT exam center.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Overseas Summer School Programs (Secondary) (EDAIAHAC), Youth & Teen Language Camps (Summer/Winter) (EDAIAEAF)

Keywords

• International school education
• Cambridge curriculum
• Bilingual K-12 education
• Primary secondary schooling
• IGCSE A-Level programs

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, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Academic Tuition Fees: Core tuition revenue from students enrolled in Early Years, Primary, and Secondary programs following the Cambridge International Curriculum
2. Exam Registration Fees: Revenue from serving as official Cambridge and SAT exam center - fees charged for IGCSE, AS/A Level checkpoint examinations and SAT tests for both internal and external candidates
3. Summer School Programs: Seasonal revenue from 4-week summer programs offering academic enrichment and activities for ages 2-17, priced at 12,000-45,000 THB depending on program duration
4. Additional Services: Revenue from ancillary services including healthy lunch programs, visa assistance for international students, and language support programs (EAL, TAL)

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

SBS International School Chiangmai is a private international school in Chiang Mai, Thailand, delivering the Cambridge International curriculum from Early Years through AS/A Levels to students aged 2-18. The school provides bilingual education in English, Thai, and Mandarin with a maximum of 30 students per class, and currently serves 485+ enrolled students. It operates as part of the Arthit Ourairat Institution (AOI) educational network, founded in 2014.

Product overview

SBS International School Chiangmai is an English-medium, co-educational international school offering a comprehensive Cambridge Pathway educational programme from Early Years (ages 2-5) through Secondary (ages 11-18). The school provides a bilingual education using English, Thai, and Mandarin, structured through the Cambridge International Curriculum framework. Core educational programmes include the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), Cambridge International Primary Curriculum, Cambridge Secondary with IGCSE qualifications, and AS/A Levels for Sixth Form. The school operates as both an educational institution and an official Cambridge/SAT Exam Centre. Supporting services include Special Educational Needs (SEN) programme, English as an Additional Language (EAL) support, Summer School, Visa Services, and diverse Extra-Curricular Activities including Sports, Model United Nations, and the Duke of Edinburgh Award. The school is an Arthit Ourairat Institution (AOI) member and part of a network including SBS Rangsit, British International School Phuket, and other international schools across Thailand.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Early Years Program Cambridge International Early Years program designed for the youngest learners (approximately ages 2-5), providing foundational bilingual education in English, Thai, and Mandarin.
• Primary Education Program Cambridge Primary curriculum for students in the primary school years, delivered bilingually in English, Thai, and Mandarin with class sizes capped at 30 students.
• Secondary Education Program Cambridge Secondary curriculum for students in lower secondary years, taught bilingually in English, Thai, and Mandarin with a maximum of 30 students per class.
• IGCSE Program International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) program for students typically aged 14-16, preparing them for advanced studies through Cambridge-certified coursework.
• AS/A Level Program Cambridge Advanced Subsidiary (AS) and A Level program for students in the upper secondary years, providing internationally recognized qualifications for university entrance.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% university acceptance rate for graduates at local and international universities
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Arthit Ourairat Institution (AOI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent organization overseeing the SBS school network including SBS Rangsit (Bangkok) and SBS Chiangmai. Founded by Dr. Arthit Ourairat with mission to drive Thai education to the global stage. Featured in Forbes Thailand for excellence in bilingual education development.
• FIBO KMUTT (King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRobotics and Automation Learning collaboration across AOI schools including SBS Chiangmai. Students benefit from university-level STEM exposure and specialized field trips to robotics facilities.
• Chiang Mai UniversityminorOthersLocal university destination for SBS graduates continuing education in Chiang Mai region
• Thammasat UniversityminorOthersMajor Thai university in Bangkok and Rangsit serving as university destination for SBS graduates
• British International School Phuket (BISP)minorOthersSister school within AOI network recognized as one of Asia's leading international schools, offering global education standards

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Prem Tinsulanonda International School: Boarding and day international school in Chiang Mai offering IB and American-style curricula across K-12. Competes for the same premium-segment families in northern Thailand and is a comparable English-medium international option.
• SBS Rangsit: AOI sister school in Pathum Thani/Bangkok region offering the same Cambridge Pathway and trilingual model. Direct strategic peer within the same parent network, sharing curriculum design, branding, and operational practices.
• Chiang Mai International School (CMIS): Long-established international school in Chiang Mai offering K-12 programs to a mixed expatriate and Thai student body. Direct competitor for the same expatriate and affluent local families in the Chiang Mai catchment area.
• Grace International School: Christian-based international school in Chiang Mai providing English-medium K-12 education. Overlaps with SBS on curriculum stage coverage and target parent segments in the Chiang Mai market.
• Lanna International School: Chiang Mai-based international school offering British-style curriculum from Early Years through Secondary. Competes head-to-head for families seeking a Cambridge/bilingual international education in the same geographic market.

Broad incumbents

• British International School Phuket (BISP): AOI sister school and one of Asia's leading international schools, offering a broader portfolio of curricula and extracurricular programs. Operates in the same network but serves a different geography, useful as a comparable for benchmarking scale, facilities, and pricing power.
• International School Bangkok (ISB): One of the largest and most established international schools in Thailand offering an extensive K-12 program. Useful as a benchmark for scale, accreditation depth, and aspirational positioning for premium families.
• NIST International School: Bangkok-based IB World School serving a diverse international community. Comparable as a benchmark for multilingual programming, university pathways, and global accreditation standards in the Thai international school market.
• KIS International School Bangkok: Bangkok international school focused on IB curriculum with strong university placement record. Comparable as a premium-tier international school benchmark for pricing, university outcomes, and parent value perception.
• Ruamrudee International School (RIS): Established Bangkok-based international school offering IB and AP tracks with a broad extracurricular program. A relevant regional comparable for curriculum positioning and premium pricing benchmarks.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@sbscnx
• Facebookfacebook.com/www.sbscm.ac.th
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/satit-international-bilingual-school-of-rangsit-university-chiang-mai-sibs

Compliance5 records

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