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| Name | Age | Fee | Track |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preschool | 1½ | 57,000 THB | Bilingual Program (EP) |
| Preschool | 1½ | 68,000 THB | Emphasis on English Program (EEP) |
| K1 | 3 | 68,000 THB | Emphasis on English Program (EEP) |
| K1 | 3 | 57,000 THB | Bilingual Program (EP) |
| K2 | 4 | 68,000 THB | Emphasis on English Program (EEP) |
| K2 | 4 | 57,000 THB | Bilingual Program (EP) |
| K3 | 5 | 68,000 THB | Emphasis on English Program (EEP) |
| K3 | 5 | 57,000 THB | Bilingual Program (EP) |
| Grade 1 | 6 | 68,000 THB | Bilingual Program (EP) |
| Grade 1 | 6 | 85,000 THB | Emphasis on English Program (EEP) |
| Grade 2 | 7 | 85,000 THB | Emphasis on English Program (EEP) |
| Grade 2 | 7 | 68,000 THB | Bilingual Program (EP) |
| Grade 3 | 8 | 68,000 THB | Bilingual Program (EP) |
| Grade 3 | 8 | 85,000 THB | Emphasis on English Program (EEP) |
| Grade 4 | 9 | 85,000 THB | Emphasis on English Program (EEP) |
| Grade 4 | 9 | 68,000 THB | Bilingual Program (EP) |
| Grade 5 | 10 | 68,000 THB | Bilingual Program (EP) |
| Grade 5 | 10 | 85,000 THB | Emphasis on English Program (EEP) |
| Grade 6 | 11 | 85,000 THB | Emphasis on English Program (EEP) |
| Grade 6 | 11 | 68,000 THB | Bilingual Program (EP) |
| Grade 7 | 12 | 78,000 THB | Bilingual Program (EP) |
| Grade 8 | 13 | 78,000 THB | Bilingual Program (EP) |
| Grade 9 | 14 | 78,000 THB | Bilingual Program (EP) |
| Grade 10 | 15 | 78,000 THB | Bilingual Program (EP) |
| Grade 11 | 16 | 78,000 THB | Bilingual Program (EP) |
| Grade 12 | 17 | 78,000 THB | Bilingual Program (EP) |
| Name | Fee | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Application Fee | 35,000 THB | Bilingual Program (EP) |
| Name | Fee | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment Fee | 40,000 THB | Emphasis on English Program (EEP) |
| Name | Fee | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Book Fees | 4,000 THB | Depending on grade |
| Lunch Fee (EP Grades 7-12) | 7,000 THB | — |
| Lunch Fee (most levels) | 6,000 THB | — |
| Bed Set | 600 THB | Nursery–Preschool |
| Stationery Set | 1,300 THB | Nursery–K3 |
| Capital Improvement | 10,000 THB | K1 and above |
| Uniform | 1,500 THB | Depending on level |
| ESL | 20,000 THB | Grades 1–11 |
| Activity Fees | 2,000 THB | Depending on grade |
| EMS | 3,000 THB | Per person |
| Visa | 5,000 THB | Per person |
| School Bus Fees | 15,000 THB | Depending on location, per semester |
| Accident Insurance | 1,500 THB | — |
Ambassador Bilingual Academy (ABA), part of the Ambassador Education Group, serves students aged approximately 1.6 to 18 years (Pre‑K through Grade 12). Situated in Mae Hia, just minutes south-west of Chiang Mai city, ABA offers a bilingual Thai–English curriculum where all core academic subjects are taught in English, complemented by Thai language and cultural studies. The curriculum emphasizes project-based learning and life skills, aiming to equip students with practical abilities alongside academic knowledge. English is the medium of instruction, with daily Thai instruction integrated into the programme. Leadership is fostered through initiatives like the Student Council, and values-based learning is embedded school-wide. Families appreciate ABA’s focus on character development, skill acquisition, and bilingual education, in a compact suburban setting with a growing, internationally diverse community.
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