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1. Book a campus visit or attend an open morning.
Families are invited to explore the Early Years campus, observe classrooms, and meet staff. Visits can be scheduled directly through the admissions office.
2. Complete the application form and submit documentation.
Required documents include the child’s passport or ID, birth certificate, past school/daycare reports (if any), a photo, and the parents’ ID/passport. A non-refundable THB 5,000 application fee is payable at this stage.
3. Attend a student readiness session.
Applicants may be invited for an informal observation or assessment, typically based on play-based interaction with educators.
4. Receive the offer and secure enrollment.
Once accepted, parents must pay the THB 200,000 registration fee and a THB 50,000 refundable re-enrollment deposit. The admissions team will then provide onboarding and start-of-term information.
Ruamrudee International School Early Years Campus operates a waitlist system when year groups are at full capacity.
The Early Years Campus does not currently offer scholarships. Scholarships are available at the RIS Minburi campus beginning at the secondary level and are generally based on academic merit, leadership, or talent.
Ruamrudee International School Early Years Campus (RISE), launched in August 2020, serves children aged 18 months to 5 years, offering Playgroup through Kindergarten on its 2.4‑acre site in Bangkok’s eastern Khlong Sam Wa district. Classes are small and led by certified early‑childhood teachers trained in the Reggio Emilia approach, supported by instructional aides and nannies. RISE follows a child‑centred American curriculum, aligned with RIS Minburi, enriched with Reggio‑inspired units of investigation, sensory art, Seed‑to‑Table organic gardening, and a nature‑inspired playground and atelier space. Specialist subjects including Thai language, music, art, theatre & dance, and values are integrated weekly. A signature feature is the Seed‑to‑Table program, where children plant, observe and harvest fresh produce in pesticide‑free garden beds. This experiential environment is designed to nurture curiosity, creativity, and readiness for primary education.
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