Grace International School

Grace International School is located at 88 Muu 3, Tupaed‑Hang Dong, Chiang Mai, Thailand, in a suburban area southwest of the city. It is accessible via rail, bus services, and major highways. The surrounding neighbourhood includes residential zones, green space, and school-operated buses that serve off-site events.

GIS offers education from kindergarten (K) through 12th grade, structured in three divisions: Elementary (K–5), Middle School (6–8), and High School (9–12).

GIS is a co‑educational, day school.

The Educational Support Division offers Inclusion Support, Individual Learning Plans (ILP), Guided Study Halls, Grace Accommodation Plans (GAP), small‑group instruction, academic assessments, occupational therapy, speech/language therapy, and the R.I.S.E. program for students with significant needs like autism or Down syndrome.

The school is not affiliated with a specific country.

GIS is a Christian international school which integrates a biblical perspective into its academic programme and student life.

Daily schedule information is not publicly provided on the school's website. Activities such as morning chapel services (for elementary) and staggered lunch times are part of the weekly routine.

GIS does not operate a routine school bus service for student drop-off or pick-up.

Grace International School offers a U.S.-based, Christian curriculum from Kindergarten through Grade 12, structured across Elementary, Middle, and High School divisions. In Elementary School (Grades K–5), students study core subjects (English, Math, Science, and Social Studies) alongside Art, Music, Physical Education, Library, Thai (Grades 1–5), and Korean (for Korean nationals). In Middle School (Grades 6–8), the curriculum includes Language Arts, Bible, Mathematics, Science, World Civilizations, Thai, and electives such as Fine Arts, STEM, Yearbook, and Drama. Students in High School (Grades 9–12) complete graduation requirements in core subjects, with electives in Fine Arts, Technology, PE, and additional courses, including AP options in subjects like Calculus, English, Chemistry, and World History.

GIS integrates support via its Educational Support Division. When emotional or behavioural concerns emerge, parents and teachers can request a Student Success Team meeting involving educational staff, a counsellor or principal, and the student. This team reviews the situation and commits to tailored actions. Guided Study Halls also offer support with behaviour management and study strategies. While the website refers to emotional support within these structures, it does not specify a standalone social‑emotional learning programme.

The school operates an Educational Support Division offering Grace Accommodation Plans (GAP) or Individual Learning Plans (ILP) for students with diagnosed learning, behavioural, or cognitive differences. Services include inclusion support, occupational therapy, speech/language therapy, small‑group instruction, academic assessments, and the RISE programme for those with needs such as autism, Down syndrome or moderate learning disabilities. It is not a specialist SEN institution but provides these supports within the mainstream school.

GIS does not offer an intensive ESOL programme with first‑language support. They do employ trained ESOL specialists to assist English‑language learners, though students spend most of their time in mainstream classrooms. Admission requires passing an English proficiency assessment, and the number of ESOL students is capped at approximately 15 % per grade.

The school provides academic counselling and Student Success Teams to address emotional and behavioural challenges alongside academic ones. Educational Support staff collaborate with teachers and parents to implement strategies. Counsellors also meet one‑on‑one with students to support academic growth and future planning, indirectly supporting wellbeing via planning and guidance. The site does not describe a dedicated mental wellbeing curriculum.

GIS maintains a Student Safety and Protection Policy, requiring all staff and aides to sign a Student Safety Code of Conduct. Mandatory reporters must report any suspicion or knowledge of abuse to the Student Safety Director, who notifies the Superintendent within 24 hours. The school addresses both student‑to‑student and adult‑to‑student harm, and suspected abuse is reported to appropriate authorities or mission organisations.

1. Pre-application & Inquiry
Submit the Inquiry Form to check for space availability and share any learning support needs (e.g. speech therapy, learning services).

2. Schedule an Appointment
If spaces are available, the admissions team will email you to schedule a parent-student appointment. You must confirm to proceed.

3. Assessment & Interviews
Elementary (K–6): Includes an English proficiency interview (10 minutes) and a writing sample; plus an interview with the Elementary Principal (20 minutes).

Middle & High School (Grades 7–12): Similar screening plus age-appropriate cognitive assessments, references, and prior transcripts may be requested.

4. Decision & Waitlist
Acceptance is confirmed in writing once all prior steps meet school guidelines. Applicants without Member‑Associate status may be placed on a waitlist, especially if applying after the main admissions window (April/May).

5. Enrollment Fees & Visa Processing
Once accepted, submit required payments and documentation. GIS assists with visa paperwork for students (non-immigrant ED visa) and offers a guardian visa for parents.

GIS operates a Financial Assistance Program (FAP). This program offers tuition discounts to qualifying families especially international Christian workers to help make education more affordable. These tuition reductions are not labeled as scholarships, but they serve a similar purpose.

GIS notes that applicants without Member Associate family status may be placed on a waitlist, particularly if applying after the main admission window (April–May). Seats are allocated based on availability and priority is given to Member Associate families.