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Ruamrudee International School (RIS) was founded in 1957 by the Redemptorist Fathers of Thailand and initially operated from the Ruamrudee Catholic Church campus in central Bangkok. In 1992, RIS relocated to its larger Minburi campus to accommodate growing enrolment. The Early Years Campus (RISE) was established in August 2020 as a dedicated site for younger learners aged 18 months to 5 years. The school is privately run but retains its foundational Catholic affiliation under the stewardship of the Redemptorist community.
RISE maintains a family-oriented environment with a strong emphasis on community participation. Regular school-wide events include Thai cultural celebrations, dress-up theme days, and literacy activities such as book fairs and story weeks. Seasonal highlights such as Songkran, Halloween, and Christmas celebrations encourage family involvement and cross-cultural sharing.
The RIS PTA is active across both the Minburi and Early Years campuses. It organizes community-building activities such as the International Family Fair, holiday celebrations, and parent-led craft or cooking workshops. At the Early Years level, parents often support classroom events like read-alouds, themed days, and school performances. The PTA also contributes to teacher appreciation efforts and helps coordinate volunteer opportunities for parents. Communication between families and the PTA is typically facilitated through class representatives and direct engagement with the school administration.
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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