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===High school clubs=== |
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The following clubs offer students to engage in activities both during school time and after school. As of Feburary 21, there are 12 clubs offered as listed below: |
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:Student Council |
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:Eco-Merits Club |
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:Soi Dog |
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:Tech Club |
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:Operation Smile |
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:Model United Nations (MUN) |
:Model United Nations (MUN) |
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:National Honor Society |
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:Butterfly Effect |
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:History Bowl & Bee |
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:Habitat for Humanity |
:Habitat for Humanity |
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:RIS Student photographer Association (RSPA) (Soon to defunct) |
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:Red Cross |
:Red Cross |
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:Thai ROTC (boys army) |
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:Leo Club |
:Leo Club |
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Revision as of 01:31, 21 February 2018
| Ruamrudee International School | |
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| Address | |
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6 Ramkhamhaeng 184 Thailand | |
| Coordinates | 13°46′58″N 100°43′41″E / 13.782846°N 100.72813900000006°E |
| Information | |
| Type | International school |
| Founded | 1957 |
| Founder | Redemptorist Fathers of Thailand |
| CEEB code | 695300 |
| Director | Fr. Apisit Kritsaralam C.Ss.R[1] |
| Grades | P-12 |
| Gender | Coeducational |
| Enrollment | c. 1,200 |
| Language | English |
| Athletics | Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball, Badminton, Cross Country, Swimming, Tennis, Rugby, SEASAC, BISAC |
| Accreditation | Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) (USA), Thai Ministry of Education[2] |
| Affiliations | IBO, CIS, ISAT |
| Website | www |
Ruamrudee International School (RIS, Template:Lang-th) 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 1,200 students from around the world, Bhutan, Australia, Japan, and etc. (93% are Thais, 7% are internationals)
Administrators
- School director: Fr. Apisit Kritsaralam C.Ss.R
- Director of School Advancement: Fr. David Jieng Ketsurin, C.Ss.R
- School manager:
- Head of school:
High school
- HS principal: Mr Dan Smith
- HS assistant principal:
- HS Dean:
High school clubs
The following clubs offer students to engage in activities both during school time and after school. As of Feburary 21, there are 12 clubs offered as listed below:
- Student Council
- Eco-Merits Club
- Muse Club
- Soi Dog
- Tech Club
- Operation Smile
- Model United Nations (MUN)
- National Honor Society
- Butterfly Effect
- History Bowl & Bee
- Habitat for Humanity
- Red Cross
- Leo Club
Middle school
- Middle school principal: Ms Gretchen DePoint
- ES/MS assistant principal: Mr Tim Irish
Elementary school
- Elementary school principal: Dr. Julie A. Schuilwerve
- ES/MS Assistant Principal: Mr. Tim Irish
History
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. 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. [4][5]
Curriculum
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. Ruamrudee offers numerous service learning programs and clubs.
Facilities
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.
Notable students or alumni
- Golf & Mike - Singer and actor
- Nicole Theriault - Singer
- Cris Horwang - Actress
- Vorakorn Sirisorn - The Winner of The Star Season 10 Singer & Actor
References
- ^ About Us: School Leadership
- ^ "Ruamrudee International School Thailand - A Tradition of Excellence". Rism.ac.th. Archived from the original on 2013-12-03. Retrieved 2013-11-29.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Contact Us." Ruamrudee International School. Retrieved on 6 March 2013
- ^ "Ruamrudee International School, Bangkok, Thailand". Thailand. EastChance. Retrieved 12 September 2012.
- ^ "1. Ruamrudee International School". List of Schools. Ministry of Education. Archived from the original on 3 March 2001. Retrieved 12 September 2012.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Ruamrudee International School". IB World Schools. International Baccalaureate. Retrieved 12 September 2012.
