Thailand, Bangkok
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RIS Swiss Section offers a Swiss and German national education system from Pre-Kindergarten/Nursery through Grade 12, aligned with Swiss and German government standards. The program emphasizes academic standards and individualized support.
The school provides a suite of performing and visual arts opportunities as part of a holistic education, including a 300-seat Performing Arts Center and multiple libraries and art spaces.
German serves as the primary classroom language; English and Thai are introduced from Kindergarten, with French added in Grade 6 and Spanish offered in Grades 11–12.
The school supports a multilingual, multicultural community with diverse student activities and clubs.
The community emphasizes global citizenship and values consistent with Swiss and German educational traditions, fostering collaboration and cultural exchange.
The curriculum includes pathways and guidance toward higher education, including university access in German-speaking countries and beyond.
Facilities support physical and mental well-being, with extensive sports and wellness resources as part of daily school life.
Ruamrudee International School Swiss Section (RIS Swiss Section) in Bangkok offers a combined Swiss and German curriculum from around 18 months to Grade 12. Located in Minburi on a leafy, secure campus approximately 14 km from Suvarnabhumi Airport, the school serves about 310 students from over 30 nationalities. Classes are small, encouraging personal attention, and instruction is bilingual in German and English, with additional subjects in Thai, French, and Spanish. The school provides boarding options for Grades 7–12 at the on‑campus Seelos Residence, and offers door-to-door bus service via Montri Transport. Tuition ranges from THB 175,000 to 355,000 per semester depending on year level. Students benefit from extensive facilities—football pitches, sports halls, libraries, clinic, canteen, and more—as well as specialized programs like the BVB International Football Academy. RIS Swiss Section is recognized by both Swiss and German authorities and offers the bilingual Swiss Matura diploma.
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