Ruamrudee International School

Ruamrudee International School (RIS, Thai: โรงเรียนร่วมฤดีวิเทศศึกษา, RTGSRong Rian Ruam Ruedi Withet Sueksa) is an international school in Min Buri District, Bangkok, Thailand.[3] 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 serves a population of 1,400 students from around the world. Other campuses include Ruamrudee International School Early Years Campus (Phraya Suren Road, Ramintra-Kanchanapisek area) and Ruamrudee International School Ratchapruek Campus (Bang Kruai-Sai Noi Road, Bang Krang, Nonthaburi).

Ruamrudee International School
โรงเรียนร่วมฤดีวิเทศศึกษา
Address
Map
6 Ramkhamhaeng 184


Thailand
Coordinates13°46′58″N 100°43′41″E / 13.782846°N 100.72813900000006°E / 13.782846; 100.72813900000006
Information
TypeInternational school, day and boarding
Founded1957
FounderRedemptorist Fathers of Thailand
CEEB code695300
DirectorFr. Apisit Krisralam C.Ss.R[1]
GradesP-12
GenderCoeducational
Enrollmentc. 1,200
LanguageEnglish
AthleticsBasketball, soccer, volleyball, badminton, cross country, swimming, rugby sevens, touch rugby, softball, water polo
AccreditationWestern Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) (USA), Thai Ministry of Education[2]
AffiliationsIBO, CIS, ISAT, SEASAC
Websitewww.rism.ac.th

Administrators edit

School Director: Fr. Jittapol Plangklang C.Ss.R
Head of School: Dr. Jim O'Malley

High school edit

HS Principal: Dr. Nathan Meisner
HS Assistant Principal: Ms. Kate Cubert

Middle school edit

Middle school principal: Dr. Nathan Meisner
MS Assistant Principal: Mr. Mark J. Dominguez

Elementary school edit

Elementary school principal: Madeleine Bystrom
ES Assistant Principal: Ms Kristie Nguyen

History edit

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 after a request by the Thailand Ministry of Foreign Affairs. 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 among the top five international schools in Thailand.[4][5]

RIS was one of the first schools in Asia to be accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and the Thai Ministry of Education. RIS is also a member of the East Asia Regional Council of Overseas Schools (EARCOS) and the Council of International Schools (CIS).

Curriculum edit

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,[6] and the traditional US high school diploma. It also offers advanced placement credits.[citation needed] Being a Catholic school, Ruamrudee offers monthly mass on the first Thursday of each month from 7:30 - 8:00, as well a religion course in Middle and High school.

Facilities edit

RIS is equipped with a 100-meters by 50-meters FIFA-certified artificial turf football pitch, an Olympic sized swimming pool and a normal pool, multiple gymnasiums, two libraries, a performing arts center, multiple mini-theaters, an art gallery, and computer and science labs.

Libraries edit

RIS features two main libraries, Elizabeth and Griffith. The two libraries contain more than 100,000 print, electronic, and audiovisual materials.

The Elizabeth library caters to PreK–grade 5 students.

The Griffith Library serves grade 6–12 students, with well over 50,000 books, 70 periodicals, and multiple online resources that span an enormous range of fiction, nonfiction, and reference materials.

Performing Arts Center (PAC) edit

The 300-seat, tiered Performing Arts Center (PAC) is where students present their band, choir, drama, and musical productions. The PAC is a space for showcasing student and faculty talent shows, the annual Easter and Christmas performances, and the TEDxYouth talks. The theater features a proscenium stage with mirrored practice rooms and two dressing rooms. The PAC has been used for the school's adaptation of musicals such as Bye Bye Birdie, Legally Blonde, and Once on This Island. Seasonal choirs showings are hosted throughout the year. Band performances are hosted throughout the year to present the progression band classes in school.

Mini-Theater (Redeemer) edit

The Mini-Theater, located on the 6th floor of Redeemer building, is a small movie theater used for showing of movies or videos. The theater capacity of 20 people limits it for in-class use rather than school-wide use.

School Location edit

Bangkok : Main Campus in Minburi Campus : (RIS)
RUAMRUDEE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL EARLY YEARS CAMPUS : Ramintra-Kanchanapisek : (RISE)
RIS Ratchapruek : (RISR)
RIS Phuket  : (RISP)

RIS has a total of four Campus during 2022

Notable students or alumni edit

References edit

  1. ^ About Us: School Leadership
  2. ^ "Ruamrudee International School Thailand - A Tradition of Excellence". Rism.ac.th. Archived from the original on 2013-12-03. Retrieved 2013-11-29.
  3. ^ "Contact Us Archived 2013-03-18 at the Wayback Machine." Ruamrudee International School. Retrieved on 6 March 2013
  4. ^ "Ruamrudee International School, Bangkok, Thailand". Thailand. EastChance. Retrieved 12 September 2012.
  5. ^ "1. Ruamrudee International School". List of Schools. Ministry of Education. Archived from the original on 3 March 2001. Retrieved 12 September 2012.
  6. ^ "Ruamrudee International School". IB World Schools. International Baccalaureate. Retrieved 12 September 2012.

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