A community where children & families thrive
and grow together. 

At Esara, children grow with independence in bright, open classrooms and gardens that invite discovery.

We warmly invite you to visit and experience this joyful, child-centered community.

Esara Community

About Us

At Esara School, we believe every child arrives with a spark — a natural curiosity, a way of seeing the world, a rhythm that’s entirely their own. Our purpose is to protect that spark, nurture it, and help it grow into confidence, character, and purpose.
That is our why: to guide young people toward lives they can lead with integrity, courage, and joy.

The journey begins in our Montessori Primary School. Here, children are welcomed into environments designed just for them — peaceful, beautiful spaces where they can move, explore, and learn at their own pace. They discover independence not because they are pushed toward it, but because the environment calls it out of them.

They learn to care for themselves, to care for others, and to care for the world around them.
They build deep concentration, a love of order, and a curiosity that becomes the foundation for everything that comes next.

As students grow, the pathway naturally opens into Esara’s Secondary School — a new landscape, but the same child-centered philosophy guiding it. This is where our integrated pathways model takes shape. Here, your child’s questions become projects.
Their interests become direction.
Their voice begins to matter in new ways.

Students engage with specialist teachers, interdisciplinary learning, and real-world experiences that stretch their thinking. They learn how to collaborate, how to solve problems that don’t have one right answer, how to navigate complexity with confidence. They begin discovering who they want to become — and what they want to contribute.

Together, our Montessori Primary and Integrated Secondary create one continuous journey from early childhood through adolescence, rooted in Thai culture, enriched by global perspectives, and shaped by a deep respect for each child’s unique path.

This is who we are. A school that grows with your child. A community that honors diversity and connection. An education that opens doors — not only academically, but personally and purposefully. A journey where your child is known, supported, challenged, inspired, and prepared for a world that is still unfolding.

Esara is more than a school. It’s a pathway your child can walk with confidence — from their very first steps in learning to the moment they step into the world as capable, compassionate young adult

Rooted in the Montessori foundation of Chiang Mai Montessori, Esara carries forward more than 15 years of educational experience and now extends this learning journey into the Middle School years.

Esara is now ready to extend learning into the Middle School level” with
“Esara now extends learning into the Middle School learning level

Program Highlights

Esara International School in Chiang Mai offers a transformative middle school program for ages 12+, blending Montessori philosophy, Lanna culture, and a rigorous curriculum. Building on CMMIS’s Montessori foundation (18 months–12 years), students continue to grow in a nature-rich, English-speaking environment, ready for high school—and for life.

TODDLER COMMUNITY
(18 months – 3 years)

A nurturing, child-scaled environment where toddlers explore independence through practical life activities, movement, and early language development. Guided by Montessori principles, children develop confidence, curiosity, and a love of learning from the very start.

Children’s House
(3 – 6 years)

A vibrant Montessori environment where children engage in practical life, sensorial exploration, early language and math, and grace & courtesy. Designed to foster independence, curiosity, and a love of learning, this stage prepares young learners for confident, joyful growth.

Lower Elementary
(6 – 9 years)

Students explore big ideas through hands-on research, writing, math, and real-world community roles. This Montessori stage nurtures independence, collaboration, critical thinking, and confidence in a joyful and supportive learning environment.

Upper Elementary
(9 – 12 years)

Students deepen their knowledge across subjects while taking on independent projects, collaborative work, and real-world applications. This stage cultivates critical thinking, leadership, and a love of learning, preparing students for a smooth transition to middle school.

Middle School
(12 – 16 years)

Adolescents develop independence, confidence, and responsibility through interdisciplinary learning, real-world projects, and meaningful community engagement.
The Secondary School programme supports academic growth, self-awareness, collaboration, and readiness for higher education and life beyond the classroom.

Freedom to grow!

TESTIMONIALS

Families are at the heart of every Montessori community. We warmly welcome families from around the world and cherish the connections, support, and diversity they bring to our school.

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