Ruamrudee International School

Ruamrudee International School
โรงเรียนร่วมฤดีวิเทศศึกษา
Location
Minburi
Bangkok
Thailand
Information
Type International school
Founded 1957
Founder Redemptorist Fathers of Thailand
Grades Pre-school - 12
Gender Coeducational
Number of students c. 1,300
Athletics Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball, Badminton, Cross Country, Swimming, Tennis, Rugby
Accreditation Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) (USA), Thai Ministry of Education[1]
Website www.rism.ac.th

Ruamrudee International School (RIS, Thai: โรงเรียนร่วมฤดีวิเทศศึกษา) is an international school located in Min Buri District, Bangkok, Thailand.[2] It is an international school for students in Pre-school - Grade 12 incorporated under the laws of the Kingdom of Thailand as a non-profit organization. Founded in 1957 by the Redemptorist Fathers of Thailand, RIS is located in the district of Minburi, in Bangkok, Thailand and serves a population of 1,400 students from around the world.

History

Ruamrudee International School (RIS) was founded in 1957 by a group of Redemptorist priests with help from expatriate parishioners and a handful of local Thai students. The school began as the two classrooms for children of expatriates in the Holy Redeemer School, and was given its current name when it moved into its own building in 1963. In 1966, it changed from the British to the American system. In August 1992, the school moved to a 14 acre campus in the suburban district of Minburi. The school has been ranked as the top 5 international schools in Thailand. [3][4]

Curriculum

RIS offers a college preparatory American Curriculum. It is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), the Thai Ministry of Education and the Association of Indian Universities. RIS is also a member of the East Asia Regional Council of Overseas Schools (EARCOS) and the Council of International Schools (CIS). It is certified to award the International Baccalaureate diploma since May 1998,[5] and the traditional US American high school diploma. It also offers Advanced Placement credits. Being a catholic school Ruamrudee also offers numerous service learning programs with numerous clubs.

Facilities

RIS is equipped with a FIFA-certified artificial turf football pitch, an Olympic sized swimming pool and a standard pool, multiple gymnasiums, two libraries, a performing arts center, multiple mini-theaters, an art gallery, and computer and science labs.

Notable alumni

References

  1. ↑ "Ruamrudee International School Thailand - A Tradition of Excellence". Rism.ac.th. Retrieved 2013-11-29.
  2. ↑ "Contact Us." Ruamrudee International School. Retrieved on 6 March 2013. "Ruamrudee International School 6 Ramkhamhaeng 184 Minburi - 10510 Bangkok Thailand"
  3. ↑ "Ruamrudee International School, Bangkok, Thailand". Thailand. EastChance. Retrieved 12 September 2012.
  4. ↑ "1. Ruamrudee International School". List of Schools. Ministry of Education. Retrieved 12 September 2012.
  5. ↑ "Ruamrudee International School". IB World Schools. International Baccalaureate. Retrieved 12 September 2012.

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