About Us

School Profile

Chiangmai Cedar International School (CCS) is a Christian international school offering an English-medium American education, covering Kindergarten to High School (PK-G12). We believe the power of character is the soul of education, emphasizing both personalized learning and solid academics.

Our Mission

To provide high-quality Christ-centered international education, nurturing students who are Academically Excellent, Spiritually Grounded, Character Driven, and Globally Minded.

  • Academically Excellent
  • Spiritually Grounded
  • Character Driven
  • Globally Minded

Educational Philosophy

“Every Child Matters”

  • 01Every child has unique worth and potential
  • 02Every child can learn and grow
  • 03Learning should be fun and meaningful
  • 04Character is as important as academics
  • 05Parents and teachers are partners

Leadership & Faculty

Our teachers come from Thailand, China, the US, the UK, Ireland, the Philippines, Myanmar and India — bringing master's and honours degrees alongside international teaching credentials such as TESOL, CELTA and child protection certification.

Administration

Ms. Sriploy Wongsung — School Principal

Ms. Sriploy Wongsung

Ms. Ploy

School Principal

  • Master of Education in Educational Administration
  • Bachelor of Early Childhood Education
Ms. Susan — Academic Director

Ms. Susan

Academic Director

  • MA Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages — Nottingham University
  • Post Graduate Certificate in Education International — Nottingham University
  • Bachelor of Arts with Education — Kyambogo University
Certificates & Awards
  • TESOL Certificate (120 hrs)
  • Making PYP Happen in the Classroom
  • Gateway Qualification UK Level 2 (Catch-up Literacy & Numeracy)
  • Planning and Curriculum Development
  • Guidance and Counselling
Ms. Cindy — Administrative Director

Ms. Cindy

Administrative Director

  • MA TESOL — Northumbria University, UK
Certificates & Awards
  • Nearly 10 years of Christian training-ministry experience
Ms. Supaporn Sangsrijan — School Secretary

Ms. Supaporn Sangsrijan

Ms. Supaporn

School Secretary

  • Bachelor of Business Administration, Major in Marketing
Ms. Nichathawan Rawichai — Finance & Accounting

Ms. Nichathawan Rawichai

Ms. Nicha

Finance & Accounting

  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
Certificates & Awards
  • Certificate of Completion — System Account Management (SAM) for Private School Accounting
Ms. Tamrongpown Niramonmonton — Visa Officer

Ms. Tamrongpown Niramonmonton

Ms. Noi

Visa Officer

  • Vocational Certificate in Accounting
Certificates & Awards
  • Child Youth Law Training

Kindergarten Department

Ms. Haiyan Li — Head of Kindergarten Department / Pre-K Homeroom Teacher

Ms. Haiyan Li

Ms. Haiyan

Head of Kindergarten Department / Pre-K Homeroom Teacher

  • Bachelor of Medicine
Certificates & Awards
  • TESOL / TEFL
  • TPDI Learning Unit Modules 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Ms. Klairung Saengcham — K3 Thai Language Teacher

Ms. Klairung Saengcham

Ms. Jip

K3 Thai Language Teacher

Table Tennis Club Coordinator

  • Bachelor of Education Program in Chinese Language
Certificates & Awards
  • Outstanding Chinese Language Teacher Award
  • Innovator Development Training
  • English Camp Trainer
  • 17th Chinese Culture Exhibition
Ms. Jemima Jardinico — KG2 Homeroom Teacher

Ms. Jemima Jardinico

Ms. Jemima

KG2 Homeroom Teacher

  • BSc Commerce, Major in Management
  • Master of Religious Education
Certificates & Awards
  • TEFL
  • Counselor's Seminar
  • Discipleship Training
Ms. Srisuk Sangjam — KG1 Homeroom Teacher / KG Thai Teacher

Ms. Srisuk Sangjam

Ms. Ing

KG1 Homeroom Teacher / KG Thai Teacher

  • Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education
Certificates & Awards
  • Child Youth Law Training
  • Research For Instructional Development
  • Active Learning Training
  • Training Evaluation
Ms. Fode Ermeline — KG3 Homeroom Teacher

Ms. Fode Ermeline

Ms. Fode

KG3 Homeroom Teacher

  • Early Childhood Education with Specialization in Kindergarten Education

Primary Department

Mr. Somwang Sae-mi — G1–2 Assistant Teacher

Mr. Somwang Sae-mi

Mr. Somwang

G1–2 Assistant Teacher

Football Club Coordinator

  • Associate of Arts — Bard College
  • Associate of Arts — Parami University
Certificates & Awards
  • English Teaching Volunteer
  • Most PACEs Finished Award (TSCS 2018–2019)
  • Praise and Worship Chapel Ministry
  • Sound Engineer
Ms. Hsu Mon Din — Grade 2 Homeroom Teacher

Ms. Hsu Mon Din

Ms. Grace

Grade 2 Homeroom Teacher

Cookery Club Coordinator · Dance Club Coordinator

  • Bachelor of Arts (English)
Certificates & Awards
  • Diploma in International Studies
  • Diploma in Business Law
Ms. Moon Maw — Grade 3 Homeroom Teacher

Ms. Moon Maw

Ms. Moon

Grade 3 Homeroom Teacher

Cookery Club Coordinator · Basketball Club Coordinator

  • Bachelor of Education
Certificates & Awards
  • 120 Hours TESOL
Mr. Ningkamlakbe Daime — Grade 5 Homeroom Teacher

Mr. Ningkamlakbe Daime

Mr. Ningbe

Grade 5 Homeroom Teacher

  • Master of Science in Applied Geology
  • Bachelor of Science
Ms. Caprina Aldritch — Grade 1 Homeroom Teacher

Ms. Caprina Aldritch

Ms. Caprina

Grade 1 Homeroom Teacher

Basketball Club Coordinator · Gardening Club Coordinator

  • Bachelor of Early Childhood Education
Certificates & Awards
  • TEFL
Ms. Sarah Elizabeth Snead — ESL Teacher (Primary)

Ms. Sarah Elizabeth Snead

Ms. Sarah

ESL Teacher (Primary)

Head of Disciplinary Department (Primary) · Groovy Club Coordinator

  • Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Childhood and Youth Studies
Mr. Joseph James Leese — ELA Teacher (Primary)

Mr. Joseph James Leese

Mr. Joseph

ELA Teacher (Primary)

Singing Club Coordinator

  • BA (Honours) in Media and Cultural Studies (Second Class)
Certificates & Awards
  • TEFL
Ms. Qiaomei Chen — Chinese & Bible Teacher (Primary)

Ms. Qiaomei Chen

Ms. Qiaomei

Chinese & Bible Teacher (Primary)

  • Biblical Studies
  • Undergraduate Studies in Accounting
Ms. Dandan Zhang — ESL Teacher (Primary)

Ms. Dandan Zhang

Ms. Dandan

ESL Teacher (Primary)

Gardening Club Coordinator

  • Bachelor of English Literature
Certificates & Awards
  • TPDI Learning Unit Modules 1, 2, 3

Secondary Department

Mr. Batikum Bandow Alfred — Grade 8–9 Homeroom Teacher / Science Teacher

Mr. Batikum Bandow Alfred

Mr. Alfred

Grade 8–9 Homeroom Teacher / Science Teacher

Football Club Coordinator

  • Bachelor in Curriculum Studies and Teaching
Mr. Carl Perkins — ESL Teacher (Secondary)

Mr. Carl Perkins

Mr. Carl

ESL Teacher (Secondary)

Student Council Coordinator

  • Bachelor of Law — University of Wales, Aberystwyth
Certificates & Awards
  • CELTA Teaching Qualification
Ms. Yun Fang — Art Teacher

Ms. Yun Fang

Ms. Yun

Art Teacher

  • Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design
  • MA Visual Arts (in progress)
Mr. Htet Arkar Soe Lwin — Physical Education Teacher

Mr. Htet Arkar Soe Lwin

Mr. Arkar

Physical Education Teacher

Football Club Coordinator

  • Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Sports
Certificates & Awards
  • Football United Coach Education
  • Premier Skills Phase 1 & 2
  • Child Protection for International Schools
  • National Academy of Sports Medicine — Nutrition Essentials
  • Managing Asthma, Allergies, Diabetes and Seizures in School
  • Managing ADHD, Autism, Learning Disabilities and Concussion in School
Mr. Joshua Tachado — Swimming Teacher / Health Teacher (Primary–Secondary)

Mr. Joshua Tachado

Mr. Joshua

Swimming Teacher / Health Teacher (Primary–Secondary)

Basketball Club Coordinator

  • Bachelor of Physical Education
Certificates & Awards
  • Pathfinder Advance Class
  • Master Guide Advance Class
Ms. Reynelle Mae Ejem — Computer Science / ESL (Primary) Teacher

Ms. Reynelle Mae Ejem

Ms. Elle

Computer Science / ESL (Primary) Teacher

School I.T. · Cookery Club Coordinator · Table Tennis Club Coordinator

  • BSc in Information Technology
Certificates & Awards
  • TOEIC 905
  • Leadership Training
  • Bread and Pastry
Mr. Christy Beatty O'leany — Social Studies Teacher (Secondary)

Mr. Christy Beatty O'leany

Mr. Chris

Social Studies Teacher (Secondary)

Grade 10–11 Homeroom Teacher · Head of Disciplinary Department (Secondary)

  • BA (Honours) in Sociology and Social Policy
Certificates & Awards
  • TEFL
Mr. Jeffrey Belen — Mathematics & Physics Teacher (Secondary)

Mr. Jeffrey Belen

Mr. Jeffrey

Mathematics & Physics Teacher (Secondary)

Grade 6–7 Homeroom Teacher · Student Council Coordinator · Badminton Club Coordinator

  • Bachelor of Secondary Education, Major in Mathematics
Certificates & Awards
  • Best Author — Disaster Readiness and Risk Reduction Resolution Paper
Ms. Xinyi Li — Music Teacher (Kindergarten–Secondary)

Ms. Xinyi Li

Ms. Shania

Music Teacher (Kindergarten–Secondary)

Singing Club Coordinator

  • BA in Music Education
  • Masters in Gender Studies
Certificates & Awards
  • IELTS
Ms. Mary Grim — ELA Teacher (Secondary)

Ms. Mary Grim

Ms. Mary

ELA Teacher (Secondary)

Art Teacher (Primary–Secondary)

  • Master of Arts in Linguistics
  • Bachelor of Arts (Honours)
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