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The school has a National Honor Society chapter; NHS membership is based on teacher recommendations and requires a cumulative GPA of at least 3.60, along with demonstrated leadership and service and character. The school also has a Tech Club that explores modern technology, including robotics, coding, and 3D printing, and promotes tech development and usage across campus. These programs support inquiry, collaboration, and problem-solving across grade levels.
RIS offers an Audio & Video Production Studio for creating videos, podcasts, and other media using modern production tools. Muse Club engages students in music and art for charity and volunteer events. Makerspace supports engineering-based projects using hand tools and building materials, enabling students to design and construct a range of devices. Industrial Arts and Culinary Arts provide hands-on experiences in woodworking, metalworking, cooking, and menu design.
Model United Nations provides training in international diplomacy through research, debate, and resolution writing. Members participate in local and overseas MUN conferences, representing countries and presenting solutions. The activity fosters cross-cultural understanding and global awareness.
Amnesty is a club that encourages youth to raise awareness and participate in the human rights movement. Rising Coffee is a student-led fair-trade project aimed at improving living conditions for coffee farmers by promoting and selling their coffee. Soi Dog works with the Soi Dog Foundation to raise awareness of abused and abandoned stray dogs and cats, including fundraising for medical care and adoption initiatives.
Camillian Home raises funds for a charity that helps orphans, abandoned children, and children with disabilities; students also visit the home. Eco-Merits plans projects to boost environmental awareness and sustainability, collaborating with wildlife and conservation organizations. Cancelling Cancers funds immunotherapy treatment for Thai patients through a student-led fundraising effort. Habitat for Humanity Thailand partners with RIS to build or repair affordable homes. The HDF Mercy Centre, Father Ray Foundation, and Sarnelli House projects involve RIS students in fundraising and outreach for children in need. The Red Cross club promotes health awareness and organizes blood drives.
Athletic Leadership Club organizes school-spirit events and leadership activities around RIS sports. The High School Student Council coordinates student-sponsored activities and events such as the Talent Show, Knowledge Bowl, Games Day, Career Day, and the High School Dance. The Middle School Leadership team plans events, fundraisers, and serves as school ambassadors. The Link Crew selects seniors and juniors to welcome and assist freshmen during their first year of high school.
Athletic Leadership Club supports school pride and wellbeing through organized sports-related events across campus. RIS emphasizes Athletics as a core part of the experience, with 60 sports teams across divisions and a focus on physical activity and teamwork; facilities also include spaces that support creative and hands-on learning such as a recording studio, culinary arts center, Makerspaces, and a robotics lab.
Ruamrudee International School (RIS) is a private, Catholic international school located in Minburi, Bangkok. Founded in 1957, RIS offers education from Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12 welcoming students of all faiths and nationalities. The school follows a U.S.-based curriculum, offering the American high school diploma, with additional pathways through the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme, Advanced Placement (AP) courses, and the IB Career-related Programme (IBCP). The campus features facilities including modern science and computer labs, a performing arts center, two libraries, athletic fields, a swimming pool, fitness centers, maker spaces, and dedicated areas for early childhood education.
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