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Ruamrudee International School

Thailand, Bangkok

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees THB 538,400 - 786,000
Ages 2 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1200
Type Co-educational (boarding)
Opened 1957
Bus Service Yes
Availability Not shared by this school
Part of
Ruamrudee International School
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (DP), IBCP (International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme), Advanced Placement (AP), American Curriculum
Taught languages French, Mandarin, Spanish, Thai
Typical class size 22
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, STEM
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies, Community and Service, Leadership and Professional, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Early Years, Sixth Form, Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle School, High School
Introduction

Ruamrudee International School (RIS) is a private, Catholic international school located in Minburi, Bangkok. Founded in 1957, RIS offers education from Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12 welcoming students of all faiths and nationalities. The school follows a U.S.-based curriculum, offering the American high school diploma, with additional pathways through the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme, Advanced Placement (AP) courses, and the IB Career-related Programme (IBCP). The campus features facilities including modern science and computer labs, a performing arts center, two libraries, athletic fields, a swimming pool, fitness centers, maker spaces, and dedicated areas for early childhood education.

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6 Soi Ramkhamhaeng 184, Khwaeng Min Buri, Min Buri, Bangkok 10510, Thailand

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The Essentials

Ruamrudee International School has 1,200 pupils, typical class sizes of 22, instruction in English.

Location
Ruamrudee International School is located on Ramkhamhaeng 184 Road in the Minburi district of eastern Bangkok. The school is situated in a residential area with convenient access to major roads such as Ramkhamhaeng and the Outer Ring Road. It offers a spacious campus away from the congestion of central Bangkok.

Stages
Ruamrudee International School is divided into Early Years, Elementary, Middle School, High School.

Type
Ruamrudee International School is a co-educational day and boarding school.

Additional learning support
RIS provides dedicated learning support through its Student Support Services, which includes specialists for English Language Development (ELD), Learning Support (LS), and counselling. Students with mild to moderate learning needs receive tailored interventions in areas such as reading, writing, executive functioning, and organization. Support is based on assessment and integrated with classroom learning where appropriate.

Country affiliation
Ruamrudee is not affiliated with any country.

Religious affiliation
Ruamrudee International School is a Catholic school founded by the Redemptorist Fathers of Thailand. While it maintains a Christian ethos, the school welcomes students of all faiths and offers religious studies as part of its values-based education.

School day structure
The school does not have publicly available information on their day structure.

Bus service
The school does offer a bus service for students through a partnership with Montri Transport Corporation, a well-established school transportation provider in Thailand.
Diving Deeper
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Fees

Annual tuition at Ruamrudee International School ranges from THB 538,400 to THB 786,000 for 2026/27.

Initial Fees (One-time or annual payments):
Application Fee: THB 5,000 (non-refundable; does not guarantee admission)

Registration Fee: THB 200,000 (one-time, non-refundable)

Learning Resources Fee: THB 40,000 (books & educational materials; one-time, non-refundable)

Re-enrollment Deposit: THB 50,000 (refundable upon graduation or withdrawal if deadlines are met)

Annual Tuition & Campus Fees (by grade level):
Pre-K to KG: THB 538,400 to THB 544,400
Grades 1 to 5: THB 718,400 to THB 686,000
Grades 6 to 12: THB 716,000 to THB 786,000
(This includes tuition, campus development, technology, and meal fees)

Additional Semester Fees:
English Language Development (ELD): THB 30,000 (if required, based on assessment)

Learning Support (LS): THB 40,000 (if required, based on assessment)

Graduation Fee (Grade 12 only): THB 4,500

Set Lunch: THB 9,100

Snack & Milk: THB 8,100

Yearbooks: Varies

Boarding Fees (Shared rooms):
Weekly Rate: THB 1,800/day

Holiday/Weekend Rate: THB 1,850/day

Semester Rate (Full-Time): THB 242,500 per semester
(Total: THB 485,000 per year)

Includes meals, laundry, housekeeping, tutoring, supplies, and some weekend outings.

Family Discounts:
THB 50,000 reduction in registration for each additional child.

THB 15,000 discount per semester for siblings enrolled simultaneously.

Refund Policy
The re-enrollment deposit of THB 50,000 is refundable only upon graduation or withdrawal, and only if all school deadlines are met.

Application, registration, and learning resource fees are non-refundable under all circumstances.

For boarding:
Full refunds are provided for semester fees only if a student withdraws 30 days before the semester start

Withdrawals after the semester begins forfeit the remaining fees

The school does not have their detailed refund policy publicly available.

Payment Methods
Direct cash deposit at any Bangkok Bank or Kasikorn Bank branch using the invoice slip
Direct money transfer via mobile banking, using the invoice barcode
Cashier’s cheque made out to “Ruamrudee International School” (personal cheques not accepted)
Visa or Mastercard (with up to 2.2% convenience fee, depending on the issuer)
CitiBank or UOB cards (0% surcharge under certain terms)
American Express (1.7% surcharge)
Academics

Ruamrudee International School teaches IB (DP), IBCP (International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme), Advanced Placement (AP), American Curriculum for students aged 2 to 18.

Curriculum
Ruamrudee International School offers a US-style curriculum across all grade levels, culminating in a U.S. high school diploma. In Early Childhood (incorporates the Reggio Emilia approach) and Elementary (PreK–Grade 5), the curriculum emphasizes literacy, numeracy, and inquiry-based learning, integrating specialist subjects like music, art, PE, and Thai. Middle School (Grades 6–8) builds foundational skills with core subjects, English, math, science, social studies, and offers electives including world languages, performing arts, and STEM, guided by the American Education Reaches Out (AERO) standards. High School students (Grades 9–12) follow a credit-based system and can choose from a range of Advanced Placement (AP) courses starting in Grade 9. In Grades 11–12, students may opt to pursue the full International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme or individual IB courses alongside AP and general courses. Advisory programs, service learning, and co-curricular activities are integrated at all levels.

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Admissions

Admissions
1. Attend a school tour or open house (optional).
Families can book a campus tour to explore facilities and meet faculty. This helps you decide if RIS aligns with your child’s needs .

2. Submit the online application.
Go to RIS's apply now page to complete the form and pay the application fee.

3. Provide required documents.
Submit the student’s passport (with visa) for immigrants, birth certificate, the past three years of school report cards (in English or certified translation), and, for Catholic students, a baptismal certificate. Thai applicants also need Thai household registration and ID.

4. Schedule assessments and interviews.

Pre-K 2 (Early Years Campus): Developmental observation and parent interview with administrators.
Pre-K 3 & 4: Developmental screening with the school psychologist (parents have to attend).
KG & Grade 1: readiness screening and W-APT test; parents present.
Grades 2–12: MAP testing in Reading & Math plus a writing test.
ELD learners: WIDA-Screener test; Learning Support students may need psychological/educational evaluations.

5. Receive admission decision.
The admissions team reviews test results and grade placement, then issues an acceptance letter with registration forms and a payment invoice.

6. Complete registration and pay fees.
Finalize enrollment by submitting required forms and payment by the invoice due date. After acceptance, the parents should pay the required fees.

Scholarships
RIS offers several scholarship and tuition reduction opportunities, each with its own focus, eligibility, and requirements:

1. Griffith Scholarship
Open to both current students and new applicants, this scholarship provides up to 30% tuition reduction. It recognizes excellence in academics or visual & performing arts, and is named after Fr. Thomas Griffith, founder of the Minburi campus.

Eligibility and application details:
Must submit the online application and portfolio documentswhich includes transcripts, certificates, artworks, and media, by March 31 annually.

Academic applicants need a GPA of 3.75+, test scores, awards, community service, leadership, and two recommendation letters.
Visual/Performing Arts applicants (middle & high school) need a GPA of 3.25+, evidence of artistic achievement (e.g. awards, recordings, portfolio), and recommendation letters.
Career Excellence candidates (middle & high school) must show national/international achievement in a specific field, a GPA of 3.25+, supportive documentation, and recommendation letters.

Scholarships are subject to annual review and require recipients to maintain academic and behavioral standards. Serious infractions can lead to suspension or termination. RIS may modify terms each year.

2. Diversity Scholarship
A 15% tuition reduction aimed at families from underrepresented nationalities.
Available year-round (rolling admissions) for new students whose both parents hold non-Thai passports.
Limited availability: once a nationality exceeds 10% of the student body, no further scholarships are offered to that group.
Not combinable with sibling reductions, alumni reductions, or Griffith Scholarships. Recipients must maintain good character and discipline; terms are reviewed annually.

3. Alumni Parents Tuition Reduction
Recognizes RIS alumni parents enrolling their children.

Reduction rates per child:
20% if both parents are alumni or attended RIS for 6+ years.
10% if one parent attended for 1–5 years.
Available year-round, valid through graduation or withdrawal, subject to annual review. Requires proof of alumni status via the Registrar in the Advancement Office.


4. Sibling Reduction
Aims to support families with multiple children enrolled at RIS.
Provides a 50,000THB discount on the non-refundable registration fee for each additional child.
Tuition is reduced by 15,000THB per semester for each enrolled sibling.
Only one benefit per student (scholarship or sibling reduction) is allowed.

RIS offers a variety of financial reductions including merit-based, diversity, alumni, and sibling opportunities. Each has specific eligibility criteria, application processes, and conditions. None of these can be combined, families must choose the one that best fits their situation.

Waitlist
If classroom seats are full, applicants may be placed on a waitlist.
Being waitlisted does not guarantee a spot, it’s dependent on availability as spots open up.
The system offers fairness but does not ensure placement for all applicants.
If not waitlisted, the school will notify parents and suggest reapplying in the next cycle.
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