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RBIS International School operates on a single Bangkok campus at Soi Rajavithi 2, Samsennai, Phayathai. It offers an all-through program from Early Years to Senior School and Sixth Form. Class sizes are small: Nursery up to 12 students; Primary up to 20; Secondary up to 20. The school provides lunch with a mid-morning snack and offers Thai and international buffet options, with accommodations for food allergies. A school bus service is available on inquiry.
Physical Education is included in the timetable and RBIS participates in inter-school sports and competitions. The program emphasizes health, teamwork, and perseverance. Students have opportunities to engage in sport through organized activities and competitions as part of the curriculum and extracurricular program. The RBIS Discover and Beyond The Classroom offerings include ECAs and competitions that support sports involvement.
RBIS follows the British Curriculum from Early Years to Secondary, with EYFS ages 18 months–5 years, Primary ages 5–11, and Secondary ages 11–18. The secondary pathway includes IGCSE and A-Levels, with options for BTEC or a High School Diploma, and post-16 support for university admissions including IELTS and SAT. English as an Additional Language (EAL) support is provided, along with a Language Centre and a Nurturing Programme for students with special needs. Thai language and culture are taught in line with Thai government regulations; Thai nationals complete Thai language and culture lessons and may take IGCSE Thai. Mandarin Chinese is taught as a modern foreign language from Year 1, with progression to HSK tests, delivered by native-speaking teachers in partnership with the Friendship Language Academy.
Beyond The Classroom offerings include ECAs, Educational Trips, and Competitions. Leadership Programmes include Community Service, FOBISIA, Round Square, Student Council, and the House System. Students are encouraged to take on leadership roles and participate in conferences to build a personal portfolio. The school emphasizes holistic development through clubs, competitions, service opportunities, and experiential learning.
RBIS International School in Bangkok serves children aged 2 to 18, following the English National Curriculum from Early Years Foundation Stage through IGCSE, then post‑16 pathways including A‑Levels, BTEC, or a High School Diploma. The school offers small class sizes - Nursery capped at 12, Primary and Secondary up to 20 students - and includes an English as an Additional Language (EAL) programme and a Nurturing Programme for students with special educational needs. RBIS provides special weekly Thai language and culture lessons, and students from Year 1–6 may join the English Explorers programme to build confidence in English through phonics, swimming, art and topic-based learning. STEM is highlighted through a dedicated STEM week, showcasing hands-on activities and project work.
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