Campus & Facilities
A purpose-built campus designed for learning, creativity and wellbeing in the heart of Chiang Mai.
One Campus, One Community
Our Campus
BCIS is a single-campus school serving students from Early Years through Secondary. Our purpose-built facilities include dedicated spaces for every age group — from Pre-Nursery to Year 11.
The campus is equipped with science and art labs, performing arts studios, a library, sports facilities, a swimming pool and dedicated outdoor learning areas.
Classrooms
Our classrooms are bright, air-conditioned and purpose-built for learning. Each room features interactive whiteboards, age-appropriate furniture and flexible layouts that support both focused individual work and collaborative group activities.
- Interactive whiteboards and digital displays in every room
- Air-conditioned with natural lighting throughout
- Flexible seating for individual, pair and group work
- Dedicated reading corners and resource areas in primary rooms
- Specialist subject rooms for secondary classes
Campus note: Purpose-built classrooms across Early Years, Primary and Secondary — thoughtfully arranged by age group.
Science Laboratories
Our fully equipped science laboratories allow students to conduct real experiments and investigations from an early age. The labs support the teaching of biology, chemistry and physics with age-appropriate resources and safety equipment.
- Fully fitted lab benches with gas, water and electrical outlets
- Safety equipment including fume cupboards, goggles and lab coats
- Microscopes, digital sensors and data-logging equipment
- Separate preparation and storage areas
- Dedicated science provision for primary and secondary
Campus note: Our science labs support primary and secondary science, with more advanced equipment for secondary students preparing for IGCSE-level practical assessments.
Library & Media Centre
Our library is the heart of the school — a welcoming space where students come to read, research and explore. It houses an extensive collection in English and Thai, alongside digital resources and comfortable reading areas.
- Thousands of titles in English and Thai across all reading levels
- Digital catalogue and online research databases
- Comfortable reading nooks and quiet study areas
- Regular author visits and reading events
- Library lessons integrated into the weekly timetable
Campus note: Our library serves every age group, with collections tailored from Early Years through Secondary.
Swimming Pool
Our on-campus 25-metre swimming pool is a cornerstone of physical education at BCIS. Weekly swimming lessons are part of the timetable for all year groups, taught by qualified instructors who develop water confidence, stroke technique and water safety skills from Early Years through Secondary.
- 25-metre pool with dedicated lanes for coaching and practice
- Weekly timetabled swimming lessons for every year group
- Qualified swimming instructors with lifeguard certifications
- Progressive programme from water confidence to competitive strokes
- Used for inter-school swimming galas and Sports Day events
Campus note: Swimming is compulsory and forms part of the PE curriculum across all key stages.
Football Pitch & Sports Fields
BCIS opened a brand-new full-size football pitch in 2024, providing a professional-standard playing surface for PE lessons, training and competitive fixtures. The pitch is home to the BCIS Falcons — our school football teams who compete in tournaments across Chiang Mai and Northern Thailand.
- Full-size grass football pitch opened in 2024 at Sports Day
- Home ground of the BCIS Falcons football teams (junior and senior)
- Hosts the annual Falcons Football Tournament with visiting schools
- Multi-purpose use for athletics, rugby, cricket and outdoor PE
- Professional coaching sessions including visits from Chiang Mai FC players
Campus note: The Falcons compete in inter-school tournaments including the Rising Stars Alpine Tournament. In 2025, the team hosted a visit from Chiang Mai FC's Mathawin 'Save' Chueanun for a special coaching camp.
Indoor Sports Hall
Our multi-purpose indoor sports hall provides a climate-controlled environment for PE lessons, team training and competitive fixtures year-round — essential during Chiang Mai's hot season and rainy months. The hall hosts basketball, badminton, volleyball, futsal and gymnastics, as well as whole-school assemblies and events such as Sports Day ceremonies.
- Full-size indoor court with markings for basketball, badminton and futsal
- Sprung wooden floor designed to reduce impact and support safe play
- Basketball hoops and badminton nets with quick-change setup
- Used for PE lessons, inter-school tournaments and the annual Sports Day
- Climate-controlled for comfortable training throughout the year
Campus note: The sports hall is used by students across all year groups. It serves as the primary venue for BCIS basketball and badminton teams competing in inter-school leagues.
Outdoor Learning Areas
Chiang Mai's beautiful natural environment is one of our greatest teaching resources. Our outdoor learning areas include gardens, nature trails and shaded classrooms where lessons come alive beyond the four walls of a traditional classroom.
- School garden and growing areas for science and environmental studies
- Shaded outdoor classrooms and seating areas
- Nature trail connecting green spaces across the campus
- Playground areas designed for different age groups
- Regular use for Forest School-style learning in Early Years
Campus note: Outdoor learning is integrated across the curriculum — from EYFS nature exploration to secondary geography fieldwork.
Technology Resources
Technology is woven into learning at BCIS, not taught in isolation. Our students use devices, software and digital tools as part of everyday lessons — developing the digital literacy and computing skills they need for the modern world.
- Dedicated ICT suite with desktop computers
- Class sets of tablets and laptops for flexible use
- Coding and robotics kits for STEM enrichment
- High-speed Wi-Fi across the campus
- Age-appropriate online safety and digital citizenship curriculum
Campus note: All classrooms are equipped with interactive displays. Students learn coding and computational thinking from Key Stage 1 onwards.
Creative Arts Spaces
Creativity is celebrated at BCIS. Our dedicated art studios, music rooms and performance areas give students space to explore visual arts, music, drama and design — whether they are painting a canvas, learning an instrument or rehearsing for the school concert.
- Purpose-built art studios with materials for painting, sculpture and textiles
- Music room with instruments including keyboards, ukuleles, guitars and percussion
- Drama and performance space for rehearsals and assemblies
- Exhibition areas to display student artwork throughout the school
- Termly concerts, art shows and drama productions
Campus note: Specialist art and music teachers deliver quality creative education from Early Years through Secondary.