RIS is a pre-school through grade 12 private, not for profit school located in Bangkok, Thailand. Founded by Redemptorist Fathers 60 years ago, RIS fosters a “Union of Hearts” in which the spirit of family love and caring is emphasized, while students from all religious denominations are welcomed into its multi-faith community. RIS promises students a school life that is well-rounded, engaging, and interactive. Healthy competition and ambition are supported, while academic success is achieved with the guidance of dedicated faculty, 71% of whom possess a master’s degree or higher. The school has 1,200 students representing 24 nationalities and 163 faculty members from 16 countries worldwide. RIS follows an American curriculum and offers both Advanced Placement and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program. RIS prides itself on providing an interfaith, inclusive and academically rigorous education for students to be balanced, successful and compassionate individuals.$
HEART
HANDS
Academics
Curriculum
International Baccalaureate, American Curriculum, Others
Languages of instruction
English
Foreign languages
Thai, French, Spanish, Mandarin, Japanese
Examinations
International Baccalaureate, Advanced Placement, TOEFL, PSAT, SAT, and ACT
University counseling
Yes
Learning support
Yes
Extra-Curricular
RIS offers a wide variety of extracurricular activities. In athletics, RIS fields 70 sports teams from U11 to Varsity that participate domestically in BISAC and internationally in SEASAC. RIS has a vibrant arts community that hosts art and fashion shows as well as an annual musical production. Across sections, teachers and students participate in a variety of community service projects that encourage a lifetime commitment to the less fortunate. With special trips devoted to community welfare, student council initiatives, IB students earning CAS hours and after school clubs devoting their weekends to needy causes, the RIS community is deeply committed to helping others in need.
Co-Education (2-18)
Boarding School, Day School
