Grades P-12 Medium of language English Founded 1957 Gender Mixed-sex education | CEEB code 695300 Enrollment c. 1,200 Phone +66 2 791 8900 Number of students 1,200 | |
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Director Fr. Apisit Kritsaralam C.Ss.R Address 6 Soi Ramkhamheang 184, Khwaeng Min Buri, Khet Min Buri, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10510, Thailand Founder Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer Profiles | ||
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Ruamrudee International School (RIS, Thai: โรงเรียนร่วมฤดีวิเทศศึกษา) is an international school located in Min Buri District, Bangkok, Thailand. 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.
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- Hi school ruamrudee international school 1 30 56
- School Administrator
- High School
- High School club
- Middle School
- Elementary school
- History
- Curriculum
- Facilities
- Notable Students or Alumni
- References
School Administrator
School director: Fr. Apisit Kritsaralam C.Ss.RSchool Manager: Fr. Yuthana Sriprapha, C.Ss.RHigh School
HS Principal: Mr. Dan SmithHS Assistant Principal: Ms. Sara GhorayebHigh School club
Eco MeridModel United Nations (MUN)RIS Student photographer Association (RSPA)Red CrossMiddle School
Middle school Principal: Ms. Gretchen DePointES/MS Assistant Principal: Mr. Tim IrishElementary school
Elementary school principal: Dr. Julie A. SchuilwerveES/MS Assistant Principal: Mr. Tim IrishHistory
Ruamrudee International School (RIS) was founded in 1957 by a group of Redemptorist priests of Holy Redeemer Church 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.
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, 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.