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Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Secondary School, Preschool, Elementary
Introduction
Christian German School Chiang Mai (CDSC), founded in 1994, serves around 230–270 students from early years through Grade 12, offering the German curriculum and leading to the German International Abitur (DIA). Situated in Saraphi district, just outside Chiang Mai city, the rural campus sits amid rice fields and gardens, reflecting a close-knit community grounded in Christian values and multilingual education. German is the main language of instruction, complemented by English, Thai, French, and bilingual history and English-delivered physics . CDSC supports non‑native German speakers via tailored DaF/DaZ language programmes, enabling admission at all welcome levels. From Grades 5–6, students begin the “re:start” self‑organized learning model, using iPads, weekly coaching, and learning studios to develop autonomy. Signature initiatives include the CDSC‑Wald forest restoration project. Families value CDSC’s emphasis on academic progression, community‑oriented service, and personal responsibility development.
83/1 Ban Bua Krok Nua T. Tha. Wang Tarn, Saraphi District, Chiang Mai 50140, Thailand
The Essentials
Christian German School Chiang Mai has 277 pupils, typical class sizes of 22, instruction in German.
Location
Christian German School Chiang Mai is located in Tha Wang Tan, Saraphi district, Chiang Mai province. The campus sits in a quiet, green setting a short drive from Chiang Mai city, accessible by local road links and surrounded by natural surroundings.
Stages
The school serves children from kindergarten (starting at age 3) through elementary and secondary school up to the end of Grade 12, concluding with the German International Abitur (DIA).
Type
CDSC is a co‑educational day school without boarding facilities.
Additional learning support
The school offers remedial teaching, usually one‑to‑one or small‑group, handled by a trained remedial teacher for students experiencing learning or concentration difficulties. From 2020/21, diagnostic assessments are used to tailor support programs.
Country affiliation
CDSC is officially recognized as a German school abroad and receives support from the German Federal Foreign Office (Bundesregierung‑Länder‑Ausschuss and BfAA).
Religious affiliation
The school is based on Christian values and is supported by the Marburg Mission Foundation; students of all cultures and religions are welcome.
School day structure
Kindergarten runs from 07:50 to either 13:00 or 15:30 depending on the chosen day. The school day includes morning classes, a lunch break, and after‑school sessions. Afternoon care is available until 15:30, with optional workshops from 15:30 to 17:00.
Bus service
No information on transportation or bus provision is publicly available on the school's official site.
Fees
Annual tuition at Christian German School Chiang Mai ranges from THB 139,000 to THB 430,000 for 2026/27.
Admission Fee Preschool: THB 20,000 (one-time, paid upon first registration)
School (Flex to Grade 12): THB 50,000 (one-time, paid upon registration)
Discounts A 50% discount on the school admission fee applies to students transferring from CDSC preschool
Sibling Discounts: 10% for the second child, 15% for the third child, and 20% for the fourth child onward. Note: discounts apply to both admission and tuition fees. The oldest child is considered the first for discount purposes.
Annual Lunch Fee (Preschool) THB 10,000 (mandatory for kindergarten students)
Additional Learning Support Fees Large group lessons (4+ students): THB 12,000 per year Small group lessons (up to 3 students): THB 15,000 per year
Payment Method Fees must be paid by bank transfer to the school’s designated account.
Refund Policy No refunds for admission, school, or childcare fees are granted, even if the student leaves before the end of the school year.
Academics
Christian German School Chiang Mai teaches German Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.
Curriculum
Christian German School Chiang Mai follows the Thuringian education plan in preschool and the German KMK standards from primary to secondary levels. Preschool (ages 3–6) focuses on early childhood development through play, language exposure, and social learning. In primary school (Flex to Grade 4), subjects include German, mathematics, science, art, music, physical education, and English from Grade 1. Secondary school (Grades 5–10) introduces specialist teaching across languages, sciences, humanities, and creative subjects, with French added from Grade 6. In Grades 11–12, students work toward the German International Abitur (DIA), which includes written and oral exams and enables access to international universities. German as a Foreign Language (DaF/DaZ) support is available for non-native speakers.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school emphasises personal development grounded in Christian values, aiming to “shape children’s personalities” through regular monitoring of individual strengths and needs. The Marburg Mission and German supporting authorities highlight a learning‑support approach tailored to each student’s situation. CDSC encourages community and personal development through school life, integrated with values teaching as part of its culture. There are dedicated teaching assistants in lower grades to support individual learning processes.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The website does not mention any formal SEN provision, specialist staff, or programmes for supporting students with special educational needs.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The site outlines that students learn English beginning in grade 1 alongside German and Thai, and that some subjects are taught bilingually or fully in English at higher grade levels. However, it does not detail a structured EAL programme with dedicated staff or targeted English language support for non-native English speakers.
Mental Wellbeing
The school emphasises community, Christian values, and individual attention throughout its public descriptions, but there is no explicit mention of mental health services, counselling programmes, or staff roles dedicated specifically to student mental wellbeing.
Safeguarding
The website mentions values such as respect, responsibility, and community within its mission and vision, but it does not publicly disclose any specific safeguarding or child-protection policies, procedures, or named responsible staff.
Admissions
Admissions
1. Arrange an Introductory Meeting Contact the school secretariat to set up a meeting with the principal or the relevant head of school (kindergarten, primary, or secondary). This meeting includes a discussion of the program, school values, and curriculum.
2. Participate in Evaluation (if required) Depending on your child’s age and background, evaluations may be conducted in German, English, mathematics, or other subjects. Language fluency in German is especially important for Grades 1 and above.
3. Submit Required Documents You will be asked to provide: Child and guardian passport copies Recent school reports (2 years’ worth or all reports from Grade 5 onward)
4. Receive Decision & Pay Enrollment Fees After review, the school will communicate its decision. Admission is confirmed once the enrollment fee and security deposit are paid.
5. (Optional) German Preparation Course For students aged 10–12 without prior German knowledge, CDSC offers a 6-month German Preparation Course, with testing and orientation before placement into Grade 5.
Scholarships
The school does not have publicly available information on their scholarships.
Waitlist
The school does not have a waitlist.
FAQs
What curriculum does Christian German School Chiang Mai follow?
Christian German School Chiang Mai follows the Thuringian education plan in preschool and the German KMK standards from primary to secondary levels. Preschool (ages 3–6) focuses on early childhood dev...
What age range does Christian German School Chiang Mai serve?
The school serves students from age 3 to 18.
What are the tuition fees?
**Admission Fee**
Preschool: THB 20,000 (one-time, paid upon first registration)
School (Flex to Grade 12): THB 50,000 (one-time, paid upon registration)
Security Deposit: THB 50,000 (refundable)
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What type of school is Christian German School Chiang Mai?
Christian German School Chiang Mai is a co-educational school.
Where is Christian German School Chiang Mai located?
Christian German School Chiang Mai is located in Tha Wang Tan, Saraphi district, Chiang Mai province. The campus sits in a quiet, green setting a short drive from Chiang Mai city, accessible by local ...
Does the school offer a bus service?
No information on transportation or bus provision is publicly available on the school's official site.
Is the school religiously affiliated?
The school is based on Christian values and is supported by the Marburg Mission Foundation; students of all cultures and religions are welcome.
What accreditations does the school hold?
**German International School Abroad (Deutsche Auslandsschule)**
CDSC is formally recognized and supported by the German Federal Foreign Office (BfAA) and qualifies as a German school abroad.
**Fede...
Does the school provide learning support?
The website does not mention any formal SEN provision, specialist staff, or programmes for supporting students with special educational needs.
What languages are taught?
The Christian German School Chiang Mai offers German education from kindergarten through elementary and secondary school, culminating in the German International Abitur (DIA), the general German unive...
How many students attend the school?
Christian German School Chiang Mai has approximately 277 students.
When was the school established?
Christian German School Chiang Mai was established in 1994.
What is the admissions process?
1. Arrange an Introductory Meeting
Contact the school secretariat to set up a meeting with the principal or the relevant head of school (kindergarten, primary, or secondary). This meeting includes a d...
