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RIS Phuket states that its educational approach emphasises development of the “Head, Hands, and Heart,” which signals a focus on community, care, and personal growth. The Early Years programme uses a Reggio-inspired, play-based model that naturally encourages cooperation, self-expression, and social confidence. The school highlights the importance of outdoor learning and interactive environments, which can support students’ social skills and emotional development. However, the school does not publicly provide information about a formal SEL curriculum, counselling team, or structured social-emotional programmes. As such, the extent of dedicated SEL provision is not specified.
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding SEN services. There is no available documentation describing learning support departments, specialist staff, assessment processes, or accommodations for students with additional needs. It is also not stated whether the school can support specific categories of Special Educational Needs. Based on publicly available information, RIS Phuket does not identify itself as a specialist SEN institution. Families requiring SEN support would need to contact the school directly for clarification.
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding EAL. There are no details available about English-language support programmes, specialised staff, or structured pathways for students who are still developing English proficiency. It is therefore unclear whether dedicated EAL provision is offered at this campus.
RIS Phuket highlights a caring school ethos but does not publicly outline any specific mental-health programmes, counselling services, or wellbeing initiatives. There is no published information on dedicated wellbeing staff, student support teams, or mental-health education. As a result, the school’s mental-wellbeing provision cannot be confirmed from available sources.
The school provides general health and safety guidance, including procedures related to illness and on-campus safety expectations. However, it does not publicly release a safeguarding or child-protection policy. There is no accessible information about designated safeguarding staff, reporting procedures, or required training. Therefore, the specific safeguarding framework in place at RIS Phuket is not publicly detailed.
Ruamrudee International School Phuket (RIS Phuket) is a coastal international school located at 22/28 Moo 3, Chalong, Phuket, on a seaside campus designed to blend indoor classrooms with natural, outdoor surroundings. The school currently accepts children from about age 2 (Pre-K 2) through Grade 8, with plans to expand to higher grades over time. Instruction is in English, following a modified American curriculum aligned with AERO standards, while early years (nursery and kindergarten) follow a Reggio-inspired, play- and exploration-based approach. Class sizes remain small — roughly 18 students per class in elementary and middle school — allowing for close attention to each child’s learning and development. Among its notable strengths are opportunities for outdoor education (leveraging its coastal setting), a dedicated STEM/Innovation Lab program, and a focus on service and sustainability in line with the school’s “Head, Hands, and Heart” philosophy. RIS Phuket also offers extracurricular clubs and activities — ranging from creative arts and sports to environmental awareness and community service — helping students explore a range of interests beyond academics.
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