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Thai Ministry of Education: This authorizes RCIS to operate as an international school in Thailand.
ONESQA (Office for National Education Standards and Quality Assessment): A national agency responsible for assessing and ensuring the quality of education in Thailand.
Member of the International Schools’ Association of Thailand (ISAT): ISAT serves as a representative body promoting standards and practices across member schools.
UK Qualifications and Curriculum Development Agency (QCDA): Reflects alignment with UK curriculum standards.
Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER): Signals connection to assessment and research practices in Australia.
No awards are listed on RCIS’s official website for the past five years.
RC International School (RCIS), located in central Bangkok’s Pathum Wan district near Siam Square and Ploenchit BTS station, was established in 1998 and expanded into its Primary and Secondary school by 2001, with a new building and a swimming pool added in 2004. The school follows a modified British Curriculum with international perspective. Serving children from 18 months to around 12 years, RCIS remains small—enrolling approximately 150 students from 24 nations. Class sizes are capped at 25,). Facilities include a swimming pool, rooftop gym/computer room, library, and dedicated spaces for art, music, and ballet. School bus service is available to support daily transportation. Languages taught include English and Thai language and culture, with foreign languages introduced in upper Primary. The mix of robust academic preparation alongside arts and sport offerings gives RCIS a personalized and engaging environment for international families.
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