American Pacific International School

The school aims to foster excellence, self-discipline, independence, and responsibility, preparing students to adapt to the demands of the modern world. It emphasizes a balanced development of mind, body, and character, while encouraging a strong home-school partnership. The educational approach is inquiry-based and student-centered, designed to create a safe, positive environment where students are encouraged to become life-long learners.

The school is an IB Continuum school offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP). The PYP serves students from Nursery to Grade 6, while the MYP covers Grades 7–10, and the DP provides a two-year curriculum for students in Grades 11–12. The curriculum is designed to be inquiry-based and differentiated to ensure student success across a broad range of subjects.

The school offers an English Language Learning (ELL) program that utilizes a student-centered, collaborative approach, including co-teaching between ELL specialists and homeroom or subject teachers. For students aged 10–14 who do not meet initial English requirements, the school provides the English Academy (EA), a one-year intensive immersion program at the Main Campus that includes instruction in English, Arts, Physical Education, and Music. Counseling services are also available to support student needs.

The school welcomes students of all nationalities and religions for both day and residential enrollment. The admissions process involves submitting an application with student records, followed by an interview and potential placement testing to assess grade level and language proficiency. Once reviewed by the administration, successful applicants receive an acceptance letter and must sign a school agreement and pay entrance and registration fees before beginning their studies. Families are encouraged to schedule a personal visit and tour while school is in session.

The school provides academic calendars for the 2025–2026 and 2026–2027 school years. It also operates a summer program, with specific sessions such as the July 2026 Primary Summer Program.

The school operates across two distinct campuses in Chiang Mai. The Primary Campus, located near Mae Hia Market, serves younger students, while the Main Campus is situated within the Samoeng Mountains and provides facilities for older students, including residential boarding options. Both campuses provide environments designed to support inquiry-based, student-centered learning.

The school maintains 20 active service projects, encouraging students to share their energy and talents while developing community awareness. Athletics and activities are integrated into the school experience to support the development of mind, body, and character. Additionally, the school offers a residential life program for students.