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Ambassador Bilingual Academy

Thailand, Chiang Mai

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees THB 149,500 - 238,600
Ages 1½ - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1000
Type Co-educational
Opened 2001
Bus Service No
Availability Are there places?
Academic offering
Curriculum American Curriculum, Thai Curriculum
Taught languages English, Thai
Typical class size 25
Strengths Academic Enrichment, Outdoor Education, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

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.

133 Moo 2, Mae Hia, Muang, Chiang Mai 50100

The Essentials

Ambassador Bilingual Academy has 1,000 pupils, typical class sizes of 25, instruction in English.

Location

The school is located at 222 Moo 2, Chiangmai–Lampang Superhighway, Tambon Nong‑Pheung, Saraphee District, Chiang Mai, Thailand. It is situated along the Chiangmai–Lampang highway outside the city centre, with road access suitable for commuting by car or school bus.

Stages

ABS offers education from Nursery through Kindergarten and into primary and secondary up to Grade 12.

Type

The school is co‑educational and operates as a day school.

Additional learning support

The school uses ESL (English as a Second Language) and TSL classes to support students whose English or Thai skills require improvement compared to their grade level.

Country affiliation

The school is not affiliated with a particular foreign country.

Religious affiliation

The school has no religious affiliations.

School day structure

Typical daily hours vary by level: Kindergarten begins at 9:00 am and ends at 3:00 pm; elementary at 8:45 am to 4:00 pm; secondary at 8:30 am to 4:00 pm. Breaks include a morning break at around 10:15–10:30 am, lunch around 12:00–12:40 pm, and an afternoon break at about 2:15–2:30 pm. After‑school clubs and activities run from 4:00 to 5:00 pm, with a short break beforehand from 4:00 to 4:10 pm.

Bus service

ABS offers a school bus service.

Fees

Annual tuition at Ambassador Bilingual Academy ranges from THB 149,500 to THB 238,600 for 2026/27.

Application / Entrance Fee:
THB 35,000 for students in the Bilingual Program (EP)
THB 40,000 for students in the Emphasis on English Program (EEP)

Tuition Fees (per semester)
Bilingual Program (EP):
Preschool (1.6–3 yrs): THB 57,000
K1, K2 (3–5 yrs): THB 57,000
K3 (5–6 yrs): THB 57,000
Grades 1–5 (6–11 yrs): THB 68,000
Grades 6 (11–12 yrs): THB 68,000
Grades 7–11 (12–17 yrs): THB 78,000
Grade 12 (17–18 yrs): THB 78,000

Emphasis on English Program (EEP):
Preschool – K2: THB 68,000
K3: THB 68,000
Grades 1–5: THB 85,000
Grade 6: THB 85,000

Additional Annual Fees

Book Fees:
EP: THB 4,000–10,000 depending on grade
EEP: THB 6,000–12,000 depending on grade

Activity Fees:
EP: THB 2,000–6,500 depending on grade
EEP: THB 2,000–5,000 depending on grade

Lunch Fee (per semester):
THB 6,000 for most levels
THB 7,000 for Grades 7–12 in EP

Other Costs (if applicable):
Bed set (Nursery–Preschool): THB 600
Capital improvement: THB 10,000 (K1 and above)
Stationery set (Nursery–K3): THB 1,300
Accident insurance: THB 1,500
Uniform: THB 1,500–4,000 depending on level

Support Services Fees
ESL (Grades 1–11): THB 20,000 per semester
Visa: THB 5,000 per person
EMS: THB 3,000 per person

School Bus Fees
THB 15,000–25,000 per semester
Or THB 30,000–50,000 per year, depending on location

Payment Method
Payments can be made via bank transfer or Alipay.
Academics

Ambassador Bilingual Academy teaches American Curriculum, Thai Curriculum for students aged 1.6 to 18.

Curriculum

Ambassador Bilingual School offers a bilingual curriculum that combines Thailand’s Basic Education Core Curriculum B.E. 2551 with selected elements of the California (USA) curriculum. From Grades 1 to 12, subjects such as English Language, Mathematics, Science, and Health & Physical Education are taught in English. Thai Language, Social Studies, Thai History, Culture and Traditions, and Buddhist Studies are taught in Thai. Students identified as needing language support may be enrolled in ESL (English as a Second Language) or TSL (Thai as a Second Language) classes. For younger learners, the kindergarten programme includes subjects like Computer, Art, Dance, Swimming, Thai Music, and Moral Education.

Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

The school does not publicly disclose information regarding social and emotional learning (SEL) programmes, staff, or initiatives on its website.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

The website mentions that they “offer a range of services to support the diverse learner’s needs” and operate a language school in Chiang Mai to assist with language requirements. It does not detail specific types of SEN supported, nor indicate that ABA is a specialist SEN school.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

The school states that all core subjects are taught in English and mentions a language school to offer further assistance to students’ language needs. However, it does not describe a formal EAL programme or designated staff for EAL support.

Mental Wellbeing

The website does not provide public information about mental health programmes, counselling services, or staff devoted to mental wellbeing support.

Safeguarding

There are no publicly available details on the school's website regarding safeguarding policies, procedures, or child protection staff.

Admissions

Admissions

1. Campus Visit & Tour
Schedule a visit to tour the campus, observe classes, meet the admissions team, and learn about the curriculum and offerings. A casual setting (including a snack at the school café) helps families experience school life.

2. Application Submission
Download and complete the ABA Application Form from their site. Submit the form along with:

Parent’s passport or Thai ID
Student’s passport or ID
Birth certificate or passport copy
Four 2″ student photographs
Recent school transcripts (for elementary and above)

3. Review & Admission Outcome
The admissions team will review your documents. They may follow up with clarifying questions. After assessment, they will notify you of the outcome.

4. Enrollment
If accepted, follow instructions to finalize enrollment typically by paying any required fees and completing registration steps.

Scholarships

The school does not have publicly available information on their scholarships.

Waitlist

The school does not have a waitlist.

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