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Chiang Mai International School

Thailand

Accreditation

Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)

Curriculum

Advanced Placement

Instructional Language

English

Total student numbers

540

Teacher numbers

65

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Conveniently located in the city of Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai International School (CMIS) provides high quality education in an ideal social and cultural environment. CMIS has been helping meet the educational needs of the international community in northern Thailand since 1954. CMIS is close to its 70th anniversary of educational excellence.

CMIS offers an English-language, American-sourced education taught from an international perspective. CMIS teachers provide instruction that is aligned to a standards-based curriculum focused on student learning. The academically rigorous Advanced Placement (AP) courses offered in the high school help prepare CMIS graduates for admission to outstanding universities and colleges around the world.

Built on a tradition of providing educational excellence in a caring community, today CMIS remains the school of choice for students from more than 25 different countries. While remaining true to the core values of the Christian faith, CMIS welcomes students from all faiths, cultures, nationalities, and backgrounds from the expanding international community in northern Thailand.

At CMIS, ethnic and cultural diversity are celebrated. CMIS students have historic and cultural connections to many different countries, speak multiple languages, and often hold more than one passport. As a school, CMIS strives to maintain a culturally diverse student body, adding to the richness of the international educational experience.

Number of Contract Days

CMIS involves 180 instructional days with students PLUS 10 in-service days (i.e. - orientation, PD days, Parent/Student/Teacher conference days)

Savings Potential

Savings potential is high in Chiang Mai. Cost of living in Thailand is very inexpensive compared to many other locations.

Accommodation

CMIS provides a 'living allowance' each month that can be applied toward accommodation.

Flights/Transport

Economy airfare from home-of-record to Chiang Mai is provided at the start and end of each 2-year contract. Airfare is provided for full-time employees only ... not for dependents.

Moving Allowance

A shipping allowance of 10,000 Thai Baht is provided (approx. $300US).

Dependent Opportunities

A tuition waiver for up to two school-age children is provided. Students must meet enrollment requirements.

Medical

Two types of basic medical insurance are provided. There is an insurance plan for full-time employees and a school-based plan as well. The insurance coverage is applicable to Thailand only.

Retirement

Full-time teachers can enroll in a savings plan ... deposit 3% of salary; school matches 3%; available with interest at end of employment. Enrolling in the savings plan is optional.

Bonus

There is a re-signing bonus offered at the end of each 2-year contract. If a 2-year contract extension is offered and accepted, a bonus is provided. A Christmas bonus is also provided to all full-time teachers.

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