How to apply

Our staff at SIBS is there at all times to help guide you through all the information you require to ensure the early days of our prospective partnership are as easy and productive as possible. Please do not hesitate to call us at any time for further advice or information. To find out more about Satit International Bilingual School of Rangsit University Chiangmai admission process, please call us at +66-87-661-5151 or +66-5344-2208 Ext- 1111-4 , Mon – Fri 08:30 – 16:00, LINE ID: @sibscnx or send an email to [email protected].

At SBS International School Chiangmai, student admissions policy is guided by:

  1. Will the student make a positive contribution to the school?
  2. Do the parents support the school’s vision, mission and concepts?
  3. Can the school provide the best opportunity for the child?

Students’ academic achievement and language proficiency are key criteria in the admissions process.

Applications for admission to SIBS are accepted at anytime during the academic year, which typically runs from August to July.

Admission is open to students of all nationalities and races. The school attempts to meet the needs of students with dietary, religious or other restrictions however, no guarantee is made by the school that all individual needs can be met.

Application for admission at all levels requires the completion of the enrolment form. Admission is subject to the payment of the appropriate enrolment fee. Students will be placed in their correct age group, apart from exceptional circumstances. The reasons for these exceptions would only be in the best interests of the education of the child as determined by the school and requires approval from the Headmaster or his/her designee.

When doubt exists as to the reason for leaving a previous school, the Headmaster or his/her designee will contact the previous school, prior to enrollment.

Final approval for admission lies with the Headmaster.

The cut-off date for entry to each of our grade levels is August 1st. For example, a child must be 3 by August 1st of the current year to enter Nursery, and 6 by 1st August of the current year to enter Year 2.

The level of English of all non-native speakers applying for Year 1 and up will be assessed before a place can be offered. The outcome of this assessment will determine whether or not a child will need English Language Support (ELS).

Our staff at SIBS are here to help guide you through all the information required to ensure the early days of our prospective partnership are as easy and productive as possible. Please do not hesitate to contact us for further advice or information.

Here are the steps of the admission process, please click on the plus sign for more details:

Step 1: Providing information to prospective parents

Please contact the Administration Office in order to collect the Prospective Parent Information Pack which includes:

  • School Profile
  • Application and Registration Procedures
  • International grade comparisons and usual age for entry to SIBS
  • Schedule and Fees, including uniform and catering charges
  • Extra-curricular activities programme
Step 2: Making Your Application

Students holding other nationalities than Thai have to obtain an Education Visa while they are studying in the school.

Foreign students who do not hold Education Visa:

Please provide the supporting documents as follows on the enrollment day for the school to apply for an Education Visa.
Documents required to applying for education visa for foreign student:

  1. Copy of student’s passport
  2. Copy of parent’s passport
  3. Copy of grade report
  4. Copy of Birth Certificate of the student
  5. Family Registration List
  6. Copy of parent’s work permit
  7. Current monthly income tax for the parent
Step 3: Submission of application and time frame

Applications for admission to SIBS are accepted at anytime during the academic year, which typically runs from mid August to early June.

  • Grade placement and comparison to other systems are included in the Prospective Parent Information Pack. (Please read the comparison chart carefully for the normal entry to each grade level)
  • This application is considered complete when all requirements are received by the Admissions Office. Once all the requirements are met and received by the Admission Office, an interview will be arranged for you and your child.
  • Enrollment for extra-curricular activities require separate applications
Step 4: Admission Testing and Interview

Once all the application requirements have been met and received by the Admissions Office, an admission interview will be made with the Principal or his/her designee.

  • Placement testing and / or an observation period focusing on a student’s academic achievement and language proficiency, usually a full morning, is required and will be arranged at the same time as your admission interview.
Step 5: Offer of Entry and Acceptance

When your application is successful, you will be sent a formal offer of a place for your child and a slip to confirm if you wish to take up the offer.

Step 6: Registration

When your application is successful, you will be sent a formal offer of a place for your child and a slip to confirm if you wish to take up the offer.

Step 7: Information to registered students and parents

An information package for parents will be made available, which contains all the necessary information you will need to ensure a happy start to your child’s time at SIBS. You will also receive a copy of the registration form indicating your child’s teacher and ID number. School uniforms should be purchased from the School Shop prior to their child’s first day.

  • The School will confirm student class placement one week prior to the start of the academic year.
Step 8: Orientation

Your child’s class teachers will write you a letter of introduction. Parents will be informed and provided curriculum information for the appropriate grade level.

  • Please note: As part of the application procedure, parents are required to designate persons authorised to collect your child from school. The Admissions Office will assist you with this.

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How to Pay

These are our payment methods:

  • Online Payment You may make school fees payments online 24/7 from the comfort of your own home, to access our online payment form, please click here.
  • Bank Transfer (ICBC) INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL BANK OF CHINA (THAI) Banking Details:

  • Local bank transfer (Siam Commercial Bank) to account no. 405-158655-8 “Satit Rangsit Chiangmai Company Limited”, Siam Commercial Bank / Hang Dong Branch Branch; OR
  • International bank transfer (Siam Commercial Bank) to account no. 405-158655-8 “Satit Rangsit Chiangmai Company Limited”, Siam Commercial Bank / Hang Dong Branch Branch / Bank address: 433/4 Moo 7 Sub District Maehea District Mueng Province Chiang Mai 50100 Thailand / Swift Code: SICOTHBK;
Enrollment Terms and Conditions
Admission Interview / Test Fee

THB 2,000 for any student applying to SIBS.

Admission Fee

THB 80,000 non-refundable one-time fee payable upon acceptance of the student which must be paid before entering the school.

Deposit

Deposit: The School requires a number of deposits according to the purposes below that become due when the student registration is submitted or with the first applicable invoice, whichever comes first. These deposits are applicable to all and any students in either Campus. The deposits are not bearing any interest. A deposit can be returned only if claimed within 1 year of the student’s last day at school providing  all other terms and conditions are met.

Student Deposit THB50,000 which purpose is to:

● provide security against sudden withdrawals during the Academic Year not in compliance with policies terms and conditions.

Refund Terms and Conditions: This deposit can be refunded at the parent/guardian’s request upon the notification of the student withdrawal one Academic Term in advance or Mathayom 6 (Year 13) graduation from SBS/SIBS  .

Therefore, parents should notify the school in writing and complete an exit interview one Academic Term in advance in order for the student deposit to be refunded. Failure to do so, or resigning in a time frame less than one academic term will result in the student deposit being voided.

Parents who notified the school in accordance to the above mentioned, can notify the finance Department of their Refund by submitting the Refund Form in person or by email writing to [email protected]; for Rangsit Campus and for Chiang Mai Campus to [email protected].

Refunds will be processed after finance has received confirmation from the registrar that an exit interview has taken place.

Security Deposit THB5,000 which purpose is to:

a. assure students return of all the instructional materials (e.g. textbooks, workbooks, SBS/SIBS resource books, iPad, and science lab materials) provided by the SBS/SIBS in satisfactory condition;

b. cover any cost resulting from the student damaging of property of SBS/SIBS;

c. assure payment of fees and/or other charges due to SBS/SIBS, including as extracurricular ECA/Camps and late payment fees or interest.

Refund conditions: This deposit can be refunded at the parent/guardian’s request upon the notification of the student’s withdrawal after deducting any damages and unpaid fee as per conditions a), b) and c) of the purpose stated above. However, accounts in delinquent status will still be subject to debt recovery legal actions.

Dormitory Deposit THB10,000 which purpose is to:

a. cover any cost resulting from the student damaging of property of SBS/SIBS;

b. assure payment of fees and/or other charges due to SBS/SIBS including late payment fees or interest.

Refund conditions: This deposit can be refunded at the parent/guardian’s request upon the notification of the student’s withdrawal after deducting any damages and unpaid fee as per conditions a) and b) of the purpose stated above.

Sibling Discount

A 10% discount is offered on tuition fees, subject to:

  1. The sibling shares at least one parent or is legally adopted into the family.
  2. The sibling’s brother or sister is currently enrolled and studying at SIBS.
  3. The discount[s] is/are applied to the younger siblings in ascending order.

Discount Validation: All discounts (including scholarships), must be strictly validated and full payment of fees and charges made before the due date. Cumulative discounts and/or promotions is not allowed. Parents should confirm the only one discount/promotion they wish to have applied on their invoices.

ELS and IELS Fees
  • English Language Support (Year 1 – Year 6) 15,000 baht per semester (After school).
  • Intensive English Language Support (Year 1 – Year 6) 25,000 baht per semester (After School plus in daily timetable).
  • English Language Support (Year 7 – Year 12) 20,000 baht per semester.
  • English Language Support will be provided to students who are assessed by the School as requiring additional English support in the classroom or after school.
Teaching Assistant Fees

Students who are determined to benefit from the assistance of a Teacher Assistant (also referred to as a Teaching Assistant or TA) in order to access the curriculum will be charged the following fee on an annual basis.

Teacher assistant fee 285,000 baht per year.

Saturday School / Summer Camp / ECAs / After School Activities

Participating in Saturday school, summer camp, extracurricular activities (ECAs) or after school activities may incur an additional charge depending on the activity. Each term a range of activities, together with fees for each activity will be offered. Please note that fees are charged on a full-course basis. Neither reimbursement nor discount will be given for late attendance or non-attendance.

Uniforms and Books

Uniforms and books can be purchased from the SIBS Shop during opening hours. Mon – Fri, 08:30 a.m. – 11.30 a.m. and 1.00 pm. – 4.00 p.m.

Seat Confirmation Deposit Policy

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Child Protection Policy

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Online Admissions Process

In order to assist prospective families, SIBS is conducting online admissions.
Our online admissions process will be conducted as follows:

  • Kindergarten/Early Years – Zoom Interview
  • Primary – Admissions Test and Interview (Completed on Zoom)
  • Secondary – CEFR and Interview (Completed on Zoom)

Please register for online admissions here. You will have the opportunity to meet our dedicated leadership team in the comfort of your home. We look forward to meeting all our prospective families!

Processing Fee: 2,000 Baht