Mill Hill International School Thailand, the first British-branded international school in Northern Thailand, has announced its Academic Excellence & Achievement Scholarship Programme for the 2026–2027 and 2027–2028 academic years, offering talented students tuition fee reductions of up to 50%.
The programme is open to students entering Years 7 to 10 on the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) curriculum. It aims to recognise academic excellence, support high-achieving students and encourage a strong commitment to learning. Scholarships offer tuition reductions, and the top-tier award also includes a placement fee discount.
Applications are open from 1–30 November 2026, with assessments and interviews on 3 December.
Scholarship Opportunities
2026–2027 Academic Year
Senior Academic Scholarship 2026
• 20 scholarships for students entering Years 7, 8 or 9 in Term 2 or Term 3 of the 2026 academic year.
• 20% reduction in tuition fees.
• Awarded through to the end of the IGCSE programme, provided students maintain good results each year under the scholarship conditions.
2027–2028 Academic Year
Academic Excellence Scholarship
• Five scholarships, exclusively for students entering Year 10.
• 50% reduction in tuition fees and 50% reduction in the placement fee.
• Covers the two-year IGCSE programme, subject to the school’s conditions.
Academic Achievement Scholarship
• Ten scholarships for students entering Years 9 or 10.
• 20% reduction in tuition fees and 20% reduction in the placement fee.
• Covers two years of the IGCSE programme, subject to the school’s conditions.
Supporting Academic Excellence and Future Success
Moving into Senior School and starting the IGCSE is an important stage in a student’s development, in knowledge, analytical thinking and the ability to learn independently.
The school created the programme to give students with outstanding results and potential the chance to join a learning community focused on all-round development, and to prepare them for Sixth Form and university. It also expects scholarship recipients to help raise the academic atmosphere and shape a culture of learning, knowledge sharing and shared success within the school.
Scholarship Selection Criteria
Selection is based on five areas:
• Academic assessment and entrance examination: 30%
• Previous academic performance: 30%
• English language ability: 20%
• Motivation and academic potential: 10%
• Interview or statement-of-intent essay: 10%
Applicants must be ready for upper secondary study on the British curriculum, have sufficient English for the course, have a suitable attendance and conduct record, and submit complete application documents. Applications are reviewed by the school’s scholarship committee.
Application Timeline
• 1–30 November 2026: Applications open. Documents required: academic records from the previous two years, academic certificates or awards (if any), teacher references where appropriate, and an essay outlining the student’s educational goals.
• 3 December 2026: Academic readiness assessment and interview.
• 8 December 2026: Scholarship committee reviews all applications and assessment results.
• 9 December 2026: Results announced. Successful applicants receive a scholarship award letter and scholarship agreement.
• By 18 December 2026: Deadline for successful applicants to pay tuition and the deposit to confirm their place.
Recipients are expected to maintain satisfactory academic results, attend regularly, follow school rules and take part in academic activities where appropriate. Scholarships are reviewed annually.
Expanding Educational Opportunities
The scholarship programme is the school’s way of promoting academic excellence and widening access for capable students to an education that supports all-round development. It also aims to strengthen the school’s academic reputation in Chiang Mai and the upper north, and to help high-potential students go on to succeed at IGCSE, A Level and university.
Further Information & Application Links
2027–2028 Academic Scholarships (Years 9 and 10):
https://millhillthailand.ac.th/admissions/scholarships
Senior Academic Excellence Scholarship (Years 7–9):
https://millhillthailand.ac.th/admissions/senior-academic-excellence-scholarship-2026
Apply Online:
https://form.jotform.com/252378843669070
Contact Information – Mill Hill International School Thailand
Admissions Office
Mill Hill International School Thailand
117 Moo 8, San Pu Loei, Doi Saket, Chiang Mai 50220, Thailand
Tel: 053 965 989
Email: admissions@millhillthailand.ac.th
Website: www.millhillthailand.ac.th
