Prem International School’s College Office proudly hosted its annual Career, College, and University Fair at the Shangri-La Hotel in Chiang Mai. The event attracted over 100 universities, colleges, and education consultants from around the globe, including representatives from Australia, Canada, China, France, Grenada, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Japan, the UAE, New Zealand, Poland, Scotland, Singapore, Switzerland, Spain, Thailand, the UK, and the USA. This diverse array of institutions showcased a wealth of programmes and opportunities for international students.
Dawn Parry, Head of Higher Education and Careers Counselling at Prem International School, has led this renowned fair for the past eight years. She shared, “The fair provided more than 700 students, parents, and educators with a valuable opportunity to learn about the global higher education landscape, engage with university representatives, and inquire about application processes, fields of study, financial aid, and student life.”
Mrs Parry is celebrated for her expertise in guiding Prem International School students through academic pathways and university applications. In 2024, she and her team, along with the Senior School Academic Team, achieved remarkable success by helping Grade 12 students secure 133 university offers, with 39% from the top 100 universities worldwide, including prestigious Ivy League institutions.
Rachel Keys, Head of School at Prem International School, expressed her pride in hosting the event: “We are thrilled to bring this significant fair to the Chiang Mai community, especially given the recent flooding that required campus restoration, which led us to host this year’s event at the Shangri-La Hotel. This event offers students a unique opportunity to connect with universities, fostering excitement about their future educational and career paths. In Chiang Mai, there is truly no better event than the Career, College, and University Fair led by Prem International School College Office.”
Founded in 2001, Prem International School has been a pioneer in education, offering the International Baccalaureate (IB) programs: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP). It was also the first school in Southeast Asia to offer the IB Career-related Programme (CP). The school currently enrolled over 550 Day and Boarding students from 31 nationalities.
