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Christliche Deutsche Schule Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai, Saraphi, Thailand · Co-educational · Ages 3–18

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About the school

Christliche Deutsche Schule Chiang Mai is an international school in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Curriculum: German.

Age range, as the school states it: 3–18.

Type

Co-educational

Location

Chiang Mai, Saraphi, Thailand

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Programmes

Deutsches Internationales Abitur (DIA) · German Preparation Course · Guest Student Program · CDSC Forest

Fees

Preschool childcare 7:50-13:00: THB 73,000 per term (2026)
Preschool childcare 7:50-15:30: THB 84,000 per term (2026)
Flex - grade 4: THB 125,500 per term (2026)
Class 5-6 Regular: THB 130,500 per term (2026)
Class 5-6 German as a foreign language: THB 174,000 per term (2026)
Class 7-8 Regular: THB 141,000 per term (2026)
Class 7-8 German as a foreign language (grade 7 only): THB 185,500 per term (2026)
Grades 9-10: THB 152,500 per term (2026)
Grades 10-12 Regular: THB 164,000 per term (2026)
Grades 10-12 French Intensive: THB 226,000 per term (2026)

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Curriculum and sport

German is the main teaching language; English and Thai from grade 1, French from grade 6. Physics in English from grade 10. Competes in the CMAC league; afternoon care and weekday workshops (1,000 THB per workshop per term).

Recognition

Accreditation and affiliations the school lists: Recognised by German and Thai authorities (German Foreign Office funded).

Admissions

Address: 83/1 Ban Buak Krok Nua, T. Tha Wang Tarn, A. Saraphi, Chiang Mai 50140. How to apply, as the school describes it: enquiry → application → campus visit → interview → assessment → decision → documents → fees and enrolment. Children from non-German school systems sit a test: grades 1-4 German and maths; grades 5-7 German, English and maths; grade 8+ also French. Interview with the principal.

Good to know

One-off charges, as the school lists them: Preschool admission fee THB 20,000, School admission fee (preschool fee credited) THB 50,000, Security deposit, refundable (preschool) THB 50,000, Security deposit, refundable (school) THB 50,000. Discounts, as the school states: 10% second child, 15% third, 20% fourth and beyond (admission and school/care fees; not additional lessons).

What this curriculum means

Other yearly and optional costs

Preschool lunch (mandatory) (per term): THB 5,000
Workshop (per term): THB 1,000

Quick facts, from the school's own website

Languages

Taught in: German, English
Additional languages: German, French, Thai

Academics

Exams and qualifications: Hauptschulabschluss, Realschulabschluss, Deutsches Internationales Abitur (DIA)
University and further education: The DIA is the general higher education entrance qualification, allowing enrolment at a German university or a comparable international education.

School day

School day ends: Afternoon care until 15:30 (workshops 15:30-17:00)
After-school care: Yes
Lunch: Available at school

Activities and sport

Clubs: Afternoon Care, Workshops, Remedial Teaching

Facilities

Facilities: library

About the school

Religion: Christian
In the school's words: German school abroad combining general education goals with Christian values; German is the main language of teaching, welcoming students of all backgrounds.

Not stated on the school's pages that we checked: Students, Nationalities, Largest groups, English language support, Native English-speaking teachers, Class size (up to), Average class size, Teaching assistants, Homework, Special educational needs support, Counsellor, Gifted and talented provision, Registration deadline, Waiting list, Joining mid-year, School day starts, School bus, Special diets catered for, School uniform, Sports, Teams in leagues or tournaments.

Common questions

How much are the fees at Christliche Deutsche Schule Chiang Mai?

Tuition runs from THB 73,000 to THB 226,000 per term, depending on grade (2026). See the fees section for each grade and the one-off charges.

What curriculum does Christliche Deutsche Schule Chiang Mai follow?

German. German education from kindergarten through secondary school leading to the German International Abitur (DIA).

Does Christliche Deutsche Schule Chiang Mai offer boarding?

We found no boarding on the school's pages that we checked, so we treat it as a day school. Confirm with the school.

How do I apply to Christliche Deutsche Schule Chiang Mai?

How to apply, as the school describes it: enquiry → application → campus visit → interview → assessment → decision → documents → fees and enrolment. Children from non-German school systems sit a test: grades 1-4 German and maths; grades 5-7 German, English and maths; grade 8+ also French. Interview with the principal.

Is Christliche Deutsche Schule Chiang Mai accredited?

Accreditation and affiliations the school lists: Recognised by German and Thai authorities (German Foreign Office funded).

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