See our school presentation as pdf here.
Why RIS Swiss Section?
The only German-speaking school in Bangkok that offers a complete curriculum from preschool to general university entrance qualification.
We provide direct access
- to top universities in Germany, Switzerland and Austria (most of which charge no tuition fee for locals and foreigners alike!).
- to a unique non-academic dual education system that is admired worldwide
- to one of the most attractive labour markets in the world.
RIS Swiss Section’s multilingual curriculum provides language skills and an understanding of cultural values that prepares children for a global & local future – whether in German-speaking countries, Thailand or internationally.
Our philosophy
- Committed to the characteristic values of Switzerland, Germany and Austria
- Learning with head, hand and heart
- Education based on holistic teaching, multilingualism, diversity, individual development and integration
- In the spirit of inclusion, all participants in our learning family are equally valued, encouraged and challenged
- Students receive individual attention from outstanding teachers and are prepared for post-secondary educational institutions.
Facts und Figures
- Founded:1963
- Private, non-profit, non-denominational school, affiliated with Ruamrudee International School since 1983
- Owner & Supporting Entity:
Swiss Educational Association (SEA) - 300 students
Swiss: 17%
German: 42%
Thai: 33%
Others: 8% - 50 teachers
- 30 nationalities
Accreditations and Affiliations
Switzerland
- Eidgenössiches Departement
des Innern (EDI) - Bundesamt für Kultur (BAK)
- Educationsuisse
- Kanton Luzern
- Schweizerische Botschaft in Thailand
Germany
- Zentralagentur für Auslandsschulen (ZfA)
- Bund-Länder-Ausschuss für schulische Arbeit im Ausland(BLASchA)
- Kultusministerkonferenz (KMK)
- Deutsche Botschaft Bangkok
Thailand
- International Schools Association of Thailand (ISAT)
- Ruamrudee International School (RIS)
School Campus
- Located in Bangkok’s eastern Minburi district
- Close to the airport (30 mins)
- Convenient school route connection to inner city by
– new Skytrain/MRT (orange line, under construction)
– private school bus with premium provider
Montri
- Next to international residential area (moobaan) Perfect Place
- Boarding facilities for students aged 12+
- Large green campus on 18 football field sized area
- Excellent RIS campus and sports facilities: 4 football pitches, 2 swimming pools, 2 tennis courts, etc.
School System
Pre-School: Nursery, Kindergarten, Basisstufe
Spielgruppe “Lernzwerge”
- Joyful start of a school career
- Kids learn to socially interact with others
- German for young learners
- Native German-speaking teacher/Thai-speaking assistants
- Playful approach to German language and culture
- Small groups of about 10 children
- Family-like atmosphere
Minimum age: 1.5 years
Kindergarten
- Personal and emotional development
- Holistic education to gain self-awareness and self-confidence
- Small class sizes
- German as language of instruction
- English lessons from Kindergarten onwards
- Experienced native English and German teachers
- Knowledge and understanding of the world
- Selected, age-appropriate themes
- Creative development through arts, crafts and music
- Emphasis on playful and joyful learning
Minimum age: 3 years
Basisstufe
- Balance between artistic and intellectual abilities
- Smooth transition from Kindergarten into primary school
- 30 lessons per week
- Individual paths for each child’s development stage
- Thai language lessons for Thai students from Basis Level onwards
Minimum age: 5 years
Primary School (Grade 1-6)
- Develop individual, social, and academic skills
- Strong emphasis on language abilities
- Special support systems
- German as language of instruction
- English lessons from Kindergarten onwards
- French lessons from Grade 6 onwards
- Wide range of extracurricular activities
Minimum age Grade 1: 6 years
Secondary School (Grade 7-12)
Secondary / Middle School (Grades 7-10)
- German Hauptschulabschluss (Swiss Realschulabschluss)
- German Realschulabschluss (Swiss Sekundarschulabschluss)
- Minimum of 4 subjects in English from Grade 9 onwards
- French as additional foreign language
- Internship in Grade 9
- Wide variety of subjects
- Comprehensive support system
- Individual coaching
Secondary / High School (Grades 7-12)
- Bilingual Swiss Matura (German and English)
- Internationally recognized university entrance diploma
- Broad, balanced, and holistic curriculum
- Elective subjects based on personal interests and strengths
- Intensive Spanish as an elective subject from Grade 11
- Matura thesis in grade 12
- French as additional foreign language
- Up to 6 subjects are taught in English
- Direct access to top universities in Switzerland, Germany and Austria
- Excellent preparation for an academic career
Entry Requirements and Application Procedure
Language Requirements
| Entry Level | CEFR* or equivalent |
|---|---|
|
Grade 1 |
A1 (Novice) |
|
Grade 5 |
A2 (Beginner) |
|
Grade 7 |
B1 (Intermediate)
|
|
Grade 9 |
B2 (Independent + Fluent)
|
Application Procedure
- Fill out the online application
- Book a school tour
– Meeting with school management team
– Visiting home room teacher & classmates
- Trial session (optional)
- Provide supporting documents
- Admission approval process
- Enrollment confirmation letter
- Deposit and / or school fee invoice
- Payment & first day at school
School Extension
- Planned expansion of the school complex in 2024-2025 with numerous spacious, interactive, and multifunctional learning and activity areas
- Nursery
- Learning studio
- Auditorium and air-conditioned sports hall
- Library with open space
- Facilities for science subjects
- Music studio
- Objectives:
- Enhance and improve the learning experience of the students
- Create a modern and stimulating learning environment
- Meet the increasing demand for German language education in Bangkok
- Create a sustainable long-term perspective for the school
