Ruamrudee International School
| Ruamrudee International School โรงเรียนร่วมฤดีวิเทศศึกษา |
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| Minburi Bangkok Thailand |
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| 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 |
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.[citation needed] 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.[citation needed]
Notable alumni
- Golf & Mike - Singer & Actor
- Nicole Theriault - Singer
- Cris Horwang - Actress/TV Personality
References
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External links
- Ruamrudee International School
- Ruamrudee International School on the International Schools Association of Thailand
- Pages using infobox school with unsupported parameters
- Articles containing Thai-language text
- Articles with unsourced statements from November 2013
- Thailand articles missing geocoordinate data
- International Baccalaureate schools in Thailand
- Educational institutions established in 1957
- International schools in Bangkok
- 1957 establishments in Thailand
- American international schools in Thailand
- Private schools in Thailand
