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KSI Academy
Education, Re-imagined.
A Micro School in Chiang Mai, Thailand
Building Self-Direction, Curiosity and Purpose in Students
Since 2018
Our Guiding Philosophy
Education is an organic process, not a mechanical one.
Just like natural resources, human potential lies hidden beneath the surface — waiting to be uncovered.
At our academy, we see ourselves as farmers, and our school as fertile ground. Teachers nurture the soil, create the right conditions, and trust that growth will follow.
Nature is freely expressive, yet deeply structured.
Inspired by this balance, our learning environment is carefully scaffolded to support creative freedom while offering the structure needed for true exploration.
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Mixed-Age Classrooms
Teachers as Learning Coaches
Project- Based/Case-Based Learning & Student Presentations
Literacy, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Digital Skills
American Curriculum
Self-Observation
One-on-One Mentoring
Physical Education, Art & Craft, Music, Field Trips
Founder and Learning Architect
Sonthaya Chutisacha
With a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology and over two decades of experience in education, Sonthaya brings a unique blend of insight, empathy, and innovation to the world of learning.
Since 2005, she has worked across diverse educational settings as a teacher, co-founder of a teacher training organization, and education consultant. Her approach is rooted in the belief that education is not something to be delivered, but something to be uncovered.
She envisions learning as a deeply human, creative process—one that must evolve with the world around us. Driven by this vision, she designs adaptive, future-ready learning experiences that emphasize skills, creativity, and mindset.
She continually upgrades her curriculum to meet the needs of a changing world, preparing learners not just to succeed, but to thrive with purpose and imagination.
Facts & Numbers
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We initiated this academy in August 2018.
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Our current staff profile is: 4 in-house learning coaches, 1 support staff, 2 specialised subject teachers
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Our student-guide ratio is 1 learning coach to 7 students.
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Our current campus is a townhouse building in the Koolpunt 9 housing estate in Hangdong, Chiang Mai.
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We will move to our new purpose built Greenfield Campus on Doi Saket Road, Chiang Mai in August 2025.