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{{Infobox school
{{Infobox school
|name = Ruamrudee International School
|name = Ruamrudee International School
|native_name = {{lang-th|โรงเรียนร่วมฤดีวิเทศศึกษา}}
|native_name = โรงเรียนร่วมฤดีวิเทศศึกษา
|image = Ruamrudee International School.jpeg
|image = Ruamrudee International School.jpeg
|streetaddress = 6 Ramkhamhaeng 184
|streetaddress = 6 Ramkhamhaeng 184
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|coordinates = {{coord|13.782846|100.72813900000006}}
|coordinates = {{coord|13.782846|100.72813900000006}}
|pushpin_map = Thailand Bangkok#Bangkok Metropolitan Region#Thailand
|pushpin_map = Thailand Bangkok#Bangkok Metropolitan Region#Thailand
|type = [[International school]]
|type = [[International school]], day and boarding
|medium = English
|medium = English
|founded = 1957
|founded = 1957
|founder = [[Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer|Redemptorist Fathers]] of Thailand
|founder = [[Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer|Redemptorist Fathers]] of Thailand
|ceeb = 695300
|ceeb = 695300
|director = Fr. Apisit Kritsaralam [[Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer|C.Ss.R]]<ref>[http://www.rism.ac.th/about/school-leadership-faculty About Us: School Leadership]</ref>
|director = Fr. Apisit Krisralam [[Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer|C.Ss.R]]<ref>[http://www.rism.ac.th/about/school-leadership-faculty About Us: School Leadership]</ref>
|gender = [[Coeducational]]
|gender = [[Coeducational]]
|grades = [[Preschool|P]]-[[Twelfth grade|12]]
|grades = [[Preschool|P]]-[[Twelfth grade|12]]
|enrollment = c. 1,200
|enrollment = c. 1,200
|enrollment_as_of =
|enrollment_as_of =
|athletics = [[Basketball]], [[Soccer]], [[Volleyball]], [[Badminton]], [[cross country running|Cross Country]], [[Swimming (sport)|Swimming]], [[Tennis]], [[Rugby football|Rugby]], [[SEASAC]], [[BISAC]]
|athletics = [[Basketball]], [[Association football|soccer]], [[volleyball]], [[badminton]], [[cross country running|cross country]], [[Swimming (sport)|swimming]], [[rugby sevens]], [[touch rugby]], [[softball]], [[water polo]]
|affiliations = [[International Baccalaureate|IBO]], [[Council of International Schools|CIS]], [[International Schools Association of Thailand|ISAT]]
|affiliations = [[International Baccalaureate|IBO]], [[Council of International Schools|CIS]], [[International Schools Association of Thailand|ISAT]], [[South East Asia Student Activities Conference|SEASAC]]
|accreditation = [[Western Association of Schools and Colleges]] (WASC) (USA), [[Thai Ministry of Education]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rism.ac.th/ris/inner210.php?p=210 |title=Ruamrudee International School Thailand - A Tradition of Excellence |publisher=Rism.ac.th |date= |accessdate=2013-11-29 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131203001521/http://www.rism.ac.th/ris/inner210.php?p=210 |archivedate=2013-12-03 |df= }}</ref>
|accreditation = [[Western Association of Schools and Colleges]] (WASC) (USA), [[Thai Ministry of Education]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rism.ac.th/ris/inner210.php?p=210 |title=Ruamrudee International School Thailand - A Tradition of Excellence |publisher=Rism.ac.th |accessdate=2013-11-29 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131203001521/http://www.rism.ac.th/ris/inner210.php?p=210 |archive-date=2013-12-03 }}</ref>
|url = {{URL|www.rism.ac.th}}
|url = {{URL|www.rism.ac.th}}
}}
}}


'''Ruamrudee International School (RIS, {{lang-th|โรงเรียนร่วมฤดีวิเทศศึกษา}})''' is an [[international school]] in [[Min Buri District]], [[Bangkok]], [[Thailand]].<ref>"[http://www.rism.ac.th/ris/inner213.php?p=213 Contact Us]." Ruamrudee International School. Retrieved on 6 March 2013</ref> It is an international school for students in pre-school - grade 12 incorporated under the laws of the Kingdom of Thailand as a non-profit organization. Founded in 1957 by the Redemptorist Fathers of Thailand, RIS serves a population of 1,200 students from around the world, Bhutan, Australia, Japan, and etc. (93% are Thais, 7% are internationals)
'''Ruamrudee International School''' ('''RIS''', {{Langx|th|โรงเรียนร่วมฤดีวิเทศศึกษา}}, {{RTGS|''Rong Rian Ruam Ruedi Withet Sueksa''}}) is an [[international school]] in [[Min Buri District]], [[Bangkok]], [[Thailand]].<ref>"[http://www.rism.ac.th/ris/inner213.php?p=213 Contact Us] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130318235132/http://www.rism.ac.th/ris/inner213.php?p=213 |date=2013-03-18 }}." Ruamrudee International School. Retrieved on 6 March 2013</ref> It is an international school for students in pre-school - grade 12 incorporated under the laws of the Kingdom of Thailand as a non-profit organization. Founded in 1957 by the Redemptorist Fathers of Thailand, RIS serves a population of 1,400 students from around the world. Other campuses include Ruamrudee International School Early Years Campus (Phraya Suren Road, Ramintra-Kanchanapisek area) and Ruamrudee International School Ratchapruek Campus (Bang Kruai-Sai Noi Road, Bang Krang, Nonthaburi).


==Administrators==
==History==
⚫
Ruamrudee International School (RIS) was founded in 1957 by a group of Redemptorist priests of [[Holy Redeemer Church, Bangkok|Holy Redeemer Church]] with help from expatriate parishioners and a handful of local Thai students after a request by the Thailand Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The school began as the two classrooms for children of expatriates in the Holy Redeemer School and was given its current name when it moved into its own building in 1963. In 1966, it changed from the British to the American system. In August 1992, the school moved to a 14-acre campus in the suburban district of Minburi. The school has been ranked among the top five international schools in Thailand.<ref>{{cite web | title =Ruamrudee International School, Bangkok, Thailand | work =Thailand | publisher =EastChance | url =http://www.eastchance.com/uni.asp?id=7924 | accessdate =12 September 2012 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | title =1. Ruamrudee International School | work =List of Schools | publisher =Ministry of Education | url =http://www.moe.go.th/English/sch1-10.htm | accessdate =12 September 2012 | url-status =dead | archive-url =https://web.archive.org/web/20010303132730/http://www.moe.go.th/English/sch1-10.htm | archive-date =3 March 2001 }}</ref>
:School director: Fr. Apisit Kritsaralam C.Ss.R
:Director of School Advancement: Fr. David Jieng Ketsurin, C.Ss.R
:School manager:
:Head of school:


RIS was one of the first schools in Asia to be accredited by the [[Western Association of Schools and Colleges|Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)]] and the [[Thai Ministry of Education]]. RIS is also a member of the [[East Asia Regional Council of Overseas Schools|East Asia Regional Council of Overseas Schools (EARCOS)]] and the Council of International Schools (CIS).
==High school==
:HS principal: Mr Dan Smith
:HS assistant principal:
:HS Dean:


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==Curriculum==
===High school clubs===
⚫
RIS offers a college preparatory American curriculum. It is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), the Thai Ministry of Education, and the Association of Indian Universities. RIS is also a member of the East Asia Regional Council of Overseas Schools (EARCOS) and the Council of International Schools (CIS). It is certified to award the [[International Baccalaureate]] diploma since May 1998,<ref>{{cite web | title =Ruamrudee International School | work =IB World Schools | publisher =International Baccalaureate | url =http://www.ibo.org/school/001044/ | accessdate =12 September 2012 }}</ref> and the traditional US high school diploma. It also offers advanced placement credits.{{citation needed|date=November 2013}} Being a Catholic school, Ruamrudee offers monthly mass on the first Thursday of each month from 7:30 - 8:00, as well a religion course in Middle and High school.
:Eco-Merits Club
:Model United Nations (MUN)
:Habitat for Humanity
:RIS Student photographer Association (RSPA) (Soon to defunct)
:Red Cross
:Muse Art and Music Club
:Thai ROTC (boys army)
:Leo Club


==Middle school==
==Facilities==
⚫
RIS is equipped with a 100-meters by 50-meters FIFA-certified artificial turf football pitch, an Olympic sized swimming pool and a normal pool, multiple gymnasiums, two libraries, a performing arts center, multiple mini-theaters, an art gallery, and computer and science labs.
:Middle school principal: Ms Gretchen DePoint
:ES/MS assistant principal: Mr Tim Irish


===Libraries===
==Elementary school==
RIS features two main libraries, Elizabeth and Griffith. The two libraries contain more than 100,000 print, electronic, and audiovisual materials.
:Elementary school principal: Dr. Julie A. Schuilwerve
:ES/MS Assistant Principal: Mr. Tim Irish


The Elizabeth library caters to PreK–grade 5 students.


The Griffith Library serves grade 6–12 students, with well over 50,000 books, 70 periodicals, and multiple online resources that span an enormous range of fiction, nonfiction, and reference materials.
==History==
⚫
Ruamrudee International School (RIS) was founded in 1957 by a group of Redemptorist priests of [[Holy Redeemer Church, Bangkok|Holy Redeemer Church]] with help from expatriate parishioners and a handful of local Thai students. The school began as the two classrooms for children of expatriates in the Holy Redeemer School, and was given its current name when it moved into its own building in 1963. In 1966, it changed from the British to the American system. In August 1992, the school moved to a 14-acre campus in the suburban district of Minburi. <ref>{{cite web | title =Ruamrudee International School, Bangkok, Thailand | work =Thailand | publisher =EastChance | url =http://www.eastchance.com/uni.asp?id=7924 | accessdate =12 September 2012 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | title =1. Ruamrudee International School | work =List of Schools | publisher =Ministry of Education | url =http://www.moe.go.th/English/sch1-10.htm | accessdate =12 September 2012 | deadurl =yes | archiveurl =https://web.archive.org/web/20010303132730/http://www.moe.go.th/English/sch1-10.htm | archivedate =3 March 2001 | df = }}</ref>


===Performing Arts Center (PAC)===
⚫
==Curriculum==
The 300-seat, tiered Performing Arts Center (PAC) is where students present their band, choir, drama, and musical productions. The PAC is a space for showcasing student and faculty talent shows, the annual Easter and Christmas performances, and the [[TED (conference)|TEDxYouth]] talks. The theater features a [[proscenium]] stage with mirrored practice rooms and two dressing rooms. The PAC has been used for the school's adaptation of musicals such as ''[[Bye Bye Birdie]]'', ''[[Legally Blonde (musical)|Legally Blonde]]'', and ''[[Once on This Island]]''. Seasonal choirs showings are hosted throughout the year. Band performances are hosted throughout the year to present the progression band classes in school.
⚫
RIS offers a college preparatory American curriculum. It is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), the Thai Ministry of Education, and the Association of Indian Universities. RIS is also a member of the East Asia Regional Council of Overseas Schools (EARCOS) and the Council of International Schools (CIS). It is certified to award the [[International Baccalaureate]] diploma since May 1998,<ref>{{cite web | title =Ruamrudee International School | work =IB World Schools | publisher =International Baccalaureate | url =http://www.ibo.org/school/001044/ | accessdate =12 September 2012 }}</ref> and the traditional US high school diploma. It also offers advanced placement credits. Ruamrudee offers numerous service learning programs and clubs.


===Mini-Theater (Redeemer)===
==Facilities==
The Mini-Theater, located on the 6th floor of Redeemer building, is a small movie theater used for showing of movies or videos. The theater capacity of 20 people limits it for in-class use rather than school-wide use.
⚫
RIS is equipped with a FIFA-certified artificial turf football pitch, an Olympic sized swimming pool (Phoenix Pool) and a standard pool (Alpha Pool), two full tennis courts, multiple gymnasiums, two libraries, a performing arts center, multiple mini-theaters, an art gallery, Ceramic studio, Dark room for classic photos, computer, and science labs.

===School Location===
:Bangkok : Main Campus in Minburi Campus : (RIS)
:RUAMRUDEE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL EARLY YEARS CAMPUS : Ramintra-Kanchanapisek : (RISE)
:RIS Ratchapruek : (RISR)
:RIS Phuket : (RISP)

RIS has a total of four Campus during 2022


==Notable students or alumni==
==Notable students or alumni==
*[[Jensen Huang]] - Founder and CEO of NVIDIA<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vN-JDNbiXIc |title=Mr. Jensen Huang ประธานกรรมการบริหารและผู้ก่อตั้งบริษัท NVIDIA เข้าพบนายกรัฐมนตรี |date=2024-12-02 |last=ไทยคู่ฟ้า ทําเนียบรัฐบาล |access-date=2024-12-04 |via=YouTube}}</ref>
*[[Golf & Mike]] - Singer and actor
*[[Golf & Mike]] - Singer and actor
*[[Nicole Theriault]] - Singer
*[[Nicole Theriault]] - Singer
*[[Cris Horwang]] - Actress
*[[Cris Horwang]] - Actress
*[[Sutatta Udomsilp]] - Actress
*[[Vorakorn Sirisorn]] - The Winner of [[The Star (reality show)|The Star Season 10]] Singer & Actor
*[[Rirkrit Tiravanija]] - Artist
*[[Phuwin Tangsakyuen]] - Actor
*[[BabyMonster|Pharita Boonpakdeethaveeyod]] - Singer, model, and member of South Korean girl group [[BabyMonster]]


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:International Baccalaureate schools in Thailand]]
[[Category:International Baccalaureate schools in Thailand]]

Latest revision as of 06:16, 24 December 2024

Ruamrudee International School
โรงเรียนร่วมฤดีวิเทศศึกษา
Address
Map
6 Ramkhamhaeng 184

Minburi, Bangkok

Thailand
Coordinates13°46′58″N 100°43′41″E / 13.782846°N 100.72813900000006°E / 13.782846; 100.72813900000006
Information
TypeInternational school, day and boarding
Founded1957
FounderRedemptorist Fathers of Thailand
CEEB code695300
DirectorFr. Apisit Krisralam C.Ss.R[1]
GradesP-12
GenderCoeducational
Enrollmentc. 1,200
LanguageEnglish
AthleticsBasketball, soccer, volleyball, badminton, cross country, swimming, rugby sevens, touch rugby, softball, water polo
AccreditationWestern Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) (USA), Thai Ministry of Education[2]
AffiliationsIBO, CIS, ISAT, SEASAC
Websitewww.rism.ac.th

Ruamrudee International School (RIS, Thai: โรงเรียนร่วมฤดีวิเทศศึกษา, RTGS: Rong Rian Ruam Ruedi Withet Sueksa) is an international school in Min Buri District, Bangkok, Thailand.[3] It is an international school for students in pre-school - grade 12 incorporated under the laws of the Kingdom of Thailand as a non-profit organization. Founded in 1957 by the Redemptorist Fathers of Thailand, RIS serves a population of 1,400 students from around the world. Other campuses include Ruamrudee International School Early Years Campus (Phraya Suren Road, Ramintra-Kanchanapisek area) and Ruamrudee International School Ratchapruek Campus (Bang Kruai-Sai Noi Road, Bang Krang, Nonthaburi).

History

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Ruamrudee International School (RIS) was founded in 1957 by a group of Redemptorist priests of Holy Redeemer Church with help from expatriate parishioners and a handful of local Thai students after a request by the Thailand Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The school began as the two classrooms for children of expatriates in the Holy Redeemer School and was given its current name when it moved into its own building in 1963. In 1966, it changed from the British to the American system. In August 1992, the school moved to a 14-acre campus in the suburban district of Minburi. The school has been ranked among the top five international schools in Thailand.[4][5]

RIS was one of the first schools in Asia to be accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and the Thai Ministry of Education. RIS is also a member of the East Asia Regional Council of Overseas Schools (EARCOS) and the Council of International Schools (CIS).

Curriculum

[edit]

RIS offers a college preparatory American curriculum. It is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), the Thai Ministry of Education, and the Association of Indian Universities. RIS is also a member of the East Asia Regional Council of Overseas Schools (EARCOS) and the Council of International Schools (CIS). It is certified to award the International Baccalaureate diploma since May 1998,[6] and the traditional US high school diploma. It also offers advanced placement credits.[citation needed] Being a Catholic school, Ruamrudee offers monthly mass on the first Thursday of each month from 7:30 - 8:00, as well a religion course in Middle and High school.

Facilities

[edit]

RIS is equipped with a 100-meters by 50-meters FIFA-certified artificial turf football pitch, an Olympic sized swimming pool and a normal pool, multiple gymnasiums, two libraries, a performing arts center, multiple mini-theaters, an art gallery, and computer and science labs.

Libraries

[edit]

RIS features two main libraries, Elizabeth and Griffith. The two libraries contain more than 100,000 print, electronic, and audiovisual materials.

The Elizabeth library caters to PreK–grade 5 students.

The Griffith Library serves grade 6–12 students, with well over 50,000 books, 70 periodicals, and multiple online resources that span an enormous range of fiction, nonfiction, and reference materials.

Performing Arts Center (PAC)

[edit]

The 300-seat, tiered Performing Arts Center (PAC) is where students present their band, choir, drama, and musical productions. The PAC is a space for showcasing student and faculty talent shows, the annual Easter and Christmas performances, and the TEDxYouth talks. The theater features a proscenium stage with mirrored practice rooms and two dressing rooms. The PAC has been used for the school's adaptation of musicals such as Bye Bye Birdie, Legally Blonde, and Once on This Island. Seasonal choirs showings are hosted throughout the year. Band performances are hosted throughout the year to present the progression band classes in school.

Mini-Theater (Redeemer)

[edit]

The Mini-Theater, located on the 6th floor of Redeemer building, is a small movie theater used for showing of movies or videos. The theater capacity of 20 people limits it for in-class use rather than school-wide use.

School Location

[edit]
Bangkok : Main Campus in Minburi Campus : (RIS)
RUAMRUDEE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL EARLY YEARS CAMPUS : Ramintra-Kanchanapisek : (RISE)
RIS Ratchapruek : (RISR)
RIS Phuket  : (RISP)

RIS has a total of four Campus during 2022

Notable students or alumni

[edit]

References

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  1. ^ About Us: School Leadership
  2. ^ "Ruamrudee International School Thailand - A Tradition of Excellence". Rism.ac.th. Archived from the original on 2013-12-03. Retrieved 2013-11-29.
  3. ^ "Contact Us Archived 2013-03-18 at the Wayback Machine." Ruamrudee International School. Retrieved on 6 March 2013
  4. ^ "Ruamrudee International School, Bangkok, Thailand". Thailand. EastChance. Retrieved 12 September 2012.
  5. ^ "1. Ruamrudee International School". List of Schools. Ministry of Education. Archived from the original on 3 March 2001. Retrieved 12 September 2012.
  6. ^ "Ruamrudee International School". IB World Schools. International Baccalaureate. Retrieved 12 September 2012.
  7. ^ ไทยคู่ฟ้า ทําเนียบรัฐบาล (2024-12-02). Mr. Jensen Huang ประธานกรรมการบริหารและผู้ก่อตั้งบริษัท NVIDIA เข้าพบนายกรัฐมนตรี. Retrieved 2024-12-04 – via YouTube.
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