How CMCIS Schools Collaborate for Educational Excellence

The Chiang Mai Circle of International Schools is more than an administrative association—it is a proactive, cooperative network. By maintaining open lines of communication and meeting monthly, member Heads of Schools work together to solve challenges, establish shared standards, and create opportunities for students and staff alike.

🏆 Collaborative Activities & Student Engagement

CMCIS expands what individual schools can offer by pooling resources to deliver high-impact inter-school programs.

• Athletic Leagues & Events: Member schools regularly coordinate inter-school sports tournaments, providing healthy competition and athletic growth across multiple age groups.
• Academic & Cultural Forums: Students participate in jointly organized <aModel United Nations (MUN) conferences, music showcases, Art Shows and co-curricular programs.</a
• College & University Fairs: The Group coordinates regional higher-education fairs, attracting top global universities to Chiang Mai to give students direct access to international admissions representatives.

🛡️ Best Practice in Safeguarding & Student Support

Student safety, health, and well-being are paramount across all CMCIS campuses.

• Safety & Security Information Sharing: Heads of Schools maintain an open, confidential communication protocol to share critical health, safety, and security updates across Northern Thailand.
• Confidential Student & Family Support: To protect the integrity of the school community, administrators engage in confidential consultations regarding student behavior, family support needs, and visa deadlines when students transition between member schools.
• Coordinated Event Supervision: The Group establishes unified guidelines for safety, attendance, and supervision at joint student events and social gatherings.

👩‍🏫 Professional Development & Teacher Training

To keep Northern Thailand at the forefront of global educational trends, CMCIS invests heavily in educator growth.

• Joint PD Days & Conferences: Member schools share costs to host region-wide Professional Development (PD) days and educational conferences featuring international guest speakers.
• Cross-Campus Collaboration: Teachers and staff across member schools gain preferential registration and reduced fees for specialized workshops hosted by fellow group institutions.
• Ethical Staffing Practices: Member schools abide by agreed-upon recruitment protocols to uphold ethical hiring and ensure institutional stability across all campuses.

📜 Policy, Advocacy, and Regulatory Alignment

Navigating the legal and operational landscape of international education is a shared endeavor within CMCIS.

• Advocacy Through ISAT: CMCIS acts as a unified voice to influence the direction of international education in Thailand through strong representation with the International Association of Schools of Thailand (ISAT).
• Institutional Integrity & Financial Good Standing: Schools work together to uphold high operational standards, including direct registrar-to-registrar communication to verify financial good standing prior to student enrollment.
• Western Accreditation Benchmarks: Every member school is required to hold or actively pursue Western accreditation (or candidacy), ensuring that policy, governance, and curriculum continuously meet rigorous international benchmarks.

Member Schools & Related Networks

While membership evolves as new international schools open in Northern Thailand, notable participating schools include Singapore International School Chiangmai (SISB Chaingmai), Chiang Mai International School (CMIS), Lanna International School (LIST), Christian German School Chiang Mai (CDSC), Nakornpayap International School (NIS), and Grace International School (GIS).

Note: CMCIS focuses primarily on school heads and academic collaboration. It operates alongside CMAC (Chiang Mai Athletic Conference, which governs inter-school sports competitions) and ISCC (International Schools Circle of Chiang Mai, which connects Thai administrative directors).