Thailand, Bangkok
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Boarding is not offered at the Ratchapruek Campus. RIS Residence at Minburi provides boarding for RIS students in Grades 7–12 (Redeemer Hall).
The school uses a uniform; uniforms are purchased at the campus uniform store.
The on‑campus canteen offers Western and Thai dishes; PreK3–Grade 1 have a set menu, and students use their school ID cards to purchase meals; a separate canteen serves younger students.
There is a house system with four houses: Yaksha (Blue), Naga (Green), Kinnari (Yellow), Garuda (Red).
RIS is a Catholic school affiliated with the Redemptorist Fathers of Thailand and with the RIS Swiss Section; governance is tied to the Redemptorist Fathers of Thailand.
Located just north of Bangkok in Nonthaburi, Ruamrudee International School’s Ratchapruek Campus (RISR) opened in August 2019 and serves students from Pre‑K 2 through Grade 11, with its first Grade 12 cohort launching in August 2025. Students follow a modified American curriculum aligned with AERO standards and, in upper grades, may choose between the IB Diploma Programme or the AP track. The school emphasizes inquiry-based STEM learning, service projects aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, and creative expression through arts competitions and summer art classes. With English as the medium of instruction, and character development rooted in the “union of hearts” philosophy, RISR offers a nurturing and community-minded environment for international families seeking academic, creative, and service-oriented growth.
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