International School in Chiang Mai, Thailand

Nakorn Payap International School, Chiang Mai:
Nakornpayap International School (NIS), established in 1993 in Chiang Mai, northern Thailand is an International school which follows the US Curriculum. NIS strives to nurture in all students a quality of concern for others, open mindedness, and responsibility, as well as an appreciation of their own dignity as human beings. Not only do we stress the development of the individual, but also emphasize the importance of living meaningfully and effectively in a larger world society.

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Nakornpayap International School is a multi-cultural setting where children are provided the opportunity to acquire an excellent education. We strive to develop in all students a quality of concern for others, open mindedness, and trust, as well as an appreciation of their own dignity as human beings. Not only do we stress development of the individual, but also emphasize the importance of living meaningfully and effectively in a larger world society. We believe that not all learning takes place in the classroom and have a strong program of extra curricular activities where students can more fully develop individual potentials along with leadership skills and self-esteem. Finally we believe that education is an ongoing process and encourage students to realize this so they can be prepared to meet the ever changing future challenges.

1. To provide quality education following a United States curriculum that prepares students for successful entrance into university.
2. To stress open-mindedness, a tolerance for multiple perspectives, and a knowledge of various cultures and languages.
3. To stress high expectations for achievement in which students can fully develop their individual potentials.
4. To help develop the students skills in self-evaluation, self-discipline and acceptance of responsibility.

Nakornpayap International School is accredited by the Western Association of School and Colleges (WASC), recognized by the Association of Indian Universities for entrance qualifications and licensed by the Thai Ministry of Education.

Preschool Program (Early Childhood Center); Elementary School Program: Middle School Program; High School Program; Academics - American style curriculum with Math, Science, English and Social Studies. ESL with classes divided between Thai nationals and non-Thais.

Extra-curricular Activities include Art, Music, Drama, Athlethics, Foreign Languages and Clubs.