Originally established as an all-girls school, it was intended to equal the education available to boys from monks at Buddhist temples.

Dara employs over 37 native speakers for its foreign language program (called NP), teaching English, Chinese, Japanese and Korean.

Students learn in air-conditioned rooms which are equipped with modern technology including audio / video, smart T.V.s, and computers, depending on grade level.

Students participate in field trips, English Camps, NP Fair and school play, and annual newspaper, The Dara Star.

196 Kaewnawarat Rd, T. Wat Ket, A. Muang, Chiang Mai 50000 Thailand Address (Thai language): 196 ถ.แก้วนวรัฐ ต.วัดเกต อ.เมือง จ.เชียงใหม่.