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RC International School

Thailand, Bangkok

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees THB 132,000 - 244,650
Ages 2 - 12 years
Pupil numbers 150
Type Co-educational
Opened 1998
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum
Taught languages English, Thai
Typical class size 24
Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Arts and Creative, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Primary School
Introduction

RC International School (RCIS), located in central Bangkok’s Pathum Wan district near Siam Square and Ploenchit BTS station, was established in 1998 and expanded into its Primary and Secondary school by 2001, with a new building and a swimming pool added in 2004. The school follows a modified British Curriculum with international perspective. Serving children from 18 months to around 12 years, RCIS remains small—enrolling approximately 150 students from 24 nations. Class sizes are capped at 25,). Facilities include a swimming pool, rooftop gym/computer room, library, and dedicated spaces for art, music, and ballet. School bus service is available to support daily transportation. Languages taught include English and Thai language and culture, with foreign languages introduced in upper Primary. The mix of robust academic preparation alongside arts and sport offerings gives RCIS a personalized and engaging environment for international families.

25 3 Soi Ruamrudee 1, Khlong Toei Nuea, Watthana, Bangkok 10330, Thailand

The Essentials

RC International School has 150 pupils, typical class sizes of 24, instruction in English.

Location
RC International School is situated at 25/3–4 Ruamrudee Soi 1, Ploenchit Road, Bangkok, nestled in a central district near Siam Square and Wireless Road. It’s just a 3-minute walk from Ploenchit BTS station, making it easily reachable by public transit.

Stages
RCIS accepts children aged 18 months to 13 years, offering structured education across Nursery/Kindergarten, Primary Years, and Early Secondary Years. Although, much information is not known about the secondary years.

Type
The school is co-educational and operates as a day school.

Country affiliation
The school is not affiliated with any country.

Religious affiliation
The school has no religious allegations.

School day structure
For Primary Years, the day begins with assembly at 8:00 am, followed by a mid-morning snack at 9:30 am, lunch at 12:00 pm, and a second snack at 2:20 pm, at which point students go home unless they stay for after-school activities.

Bus service
Yes, RCIS does offer a van service provided by the school. Fees are calculated based on your child’s distance from school. Each van is supervised by a teacher assistant who stays on board to care for the students.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
The school uses a uniform. The uniform includes a dress shirt or blouse, pants or a skirt, a bow or neck tie, a PE shirt, and PE shorts.

Food Options
The school provides two snacks and a lunch daily. Snack options include milk with sandwiches, cake, or fruit; lunch offers Thai and Western cuisine. Meals accommodate halal, Jain, and vegetarian dietary needs, and the price of meals is included in tuition.

Governance and Ownership
The school began in 1998 with the purchase of a small kindergarten called Educare, which became Ruam Rudee Learning Centre under new ownership and later RC International School. It operates under private ownership. RC International School is licensed by the Ministry of Education to operate as an international school, is a member of the International Schools' Association of Thailand (ISAT), and is affiliated with the UK Qualifications and Curriculum Development Authority (QCDAN) and ACER; it is accredited by ONESQA.
Fees

Annual tuition at RC International School ranges from THB 132,000 to THB 244,650 for 2026/27.

Application Fees
No separate application or enrolment fee is listed in the current schedule.

Tuition Fees (Annual)

* Nursery (3 days, Half Day): THB 132,000 + THB 3,000 general fee per term.
* Nursery (3 days, Full Day): THB 147,600 + THB 3,000 general fee per term.
* Nursery (5 days, Half Day): THB 163,200 + THB 3,500 general fee per term.
* Nursery (5 days, Full Day): THB 203,850 + THB 3,500 general fee per term.
* Kindergarten 1 (5 days, Half Day): THB 172,650 + THB 3,500 general fee per term.
* Kindergarten 1 (5 days, Full Day): THB 203,850 + THB 3,500 general fee per term.
* Kindergarten 2: THB 213,300 per year + THB 4,500 general fee per term.
* Year 1: THB 213,300 per year + THB 4,500 general fee per term.
* Year 2: THB 219,300 per year + THB 8,000 general fee per term.
* Year 3: THB 225,840 per year + THB 8,000 general fee per term.
* Year 4: THB 225,840 per year + THB 8,000 general fee per term.
* Year 5: THB 235,275 per year + THB 8,500 general fee per term.
* Year 6: THB 235,275 per year + THB 8,500 general fee per term.
* Year 7: THB 244,650 per year + THB 8,500 general fee per term.

Billing & Payment
Fees are billed termly. Discounts include 2.5% for paying the full year in advance, and 5% for younger siblings. All fees are subject to change.

Other Costs

* Extra-Curricular Activities (ECAs): THB 400–700 per class (10–14 classes per term).
* Uniforms: Prices vary for each item.

Payment Options
The fee schedule does not specify accepted payment methods; parents should confirm options directly with the school.
Academics

RC International School teaches British Curriculum for students aged 2 to 12.

Curriculum
RC International School follows the British Curriculum, adapted for its international student body. In the Nursery and Kindergarten years, the programme is based on the UK Foundation Stage guidance, covering six key learning areas: Personal, Social and Emotional Development; Communication, Language and Literacy; Mathematical Development; Knowledge and Understanding of the World; Physical Development; and Creative Development. The Primary Years (Years 1–6) follow the National Curriculum of England, with core subjects including English, Mathematics, Science, Humanities, Arts, Physical Education, and Thai language and culture. A Modern Foreign Language is introduced from Year 4. Students undertake both internal assessments and external standardised tests such as the International Schools’ Assessment (ISA) and UK SATs. In Year 7, the curriculum continues with the British Key Stage 3 framework. Co-curricular activities in arts, music, sports, and academic clubs complement the classroom learning experience.

Academic calendar
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
In the Nursery and Kindergarten years, RC International School’s programme includes Personal, Social and Emotional Development as one of six core learning areas. This focuses on helping children develop confidence, relationships, and independence within a structured environment. In the Primary Years, class teachers incorporate activities and discussions that encourage teamwork, respect, and cooperation as part of daily learning. These elements are embedded within the curriculum rather than offered as a separate SEL programme.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
RC International School does not publicly disclose information regarding support for Special Educational Needs.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
RC International School offers a Saturday English programme designed to help students improve their English skills. The classes are run in small groups, with a maximum teacher–student ratio of 1:10. The programme focuses on developing reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills.

Mental Wellbeing
There is no publicly available information on programmes or staffing dedicated specifically to student mental wellbeing.

Safeguarding
RC International School does not publicly outline its child protection or safeguarding policies on its website.
Parent Experience

History
RC International School began in 1998 with the acquisition of a small kindergarten, Educare, which had around 50 students. The centre was renamed Ruam Rudee Learning Centre, and as enrollment grew, Primary and Secondary Years were added in 2001, forming what became known as RC International School. A new school building and a swimming pool were built in 2004 to support this growth, and the school now serves approximately 150 students. The school’s development reflects both physical expansion and an evolution from early childhood education into a broader international school model.

Community
RCIS organizes a variety of cultural events aligned with the school calendar, such as holiday celebrations and performances—they note, for example, a Christmas show marking the end of Term 1. The school also runs a Summer Programme that provides themed, project-based learning experiences for children during the holiday season.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
RC International School’s website does not publicly disclose any information about a Parent-Teacher Association, specific parent groups, or collaborative events involving parents.
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Facilities

Facilities Overview
RC International School is equipped with modern, state-of-the-art facilities. The newly built six-storey building provides spacious air-conditioned classrooms. It includes a computer laboratory and a science laboratory. A library/resource centre supports independent study and access to learning materials. Other spaces include a cafeteria, a music and art room, a swimming pool, a ballet and gymnastics room, a playground, and a mini gym.

Sports Facilities
The sports facilities include a swimming pool for aquatic activities. A ballet and gymnastics room supports dance and gymnastic activities. A mini gym provides fitness equipment for physical development. A playground supports outdoor play and PE activities. The Sport page emphasizes life skills such as teamwork, responsibility, and leadership developed through sports.

Academic Facilities
The school has spacious air-conditioned classrooms. It includes a computer laboratory. It includes a science laboratory. It includes a library/resource centre.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Extra-Curricular Activities accommodate sports, arts, recreational games, and academic activities. RC encourages students to explore talents and develop interests beyond the classroom. The program supports widening horizons and social connections through guided activities. Music, drama, and art classes are offered under ART.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
RC International School follows the British Curriculum modified for international students. In Primary Years, core subjects are English, Mathematics, and Science, with additional subjects including ICT, Physical Education, History, Geography, Design Technology, Art, Music, Citizenship, and Thai Language and Culture; a Modern Foreign Language is introduced in Year 4. The Foundation Stage covers Nursery (ages 1.5 to 3) and Kindergarten 1 and 2 (ages 3 to 5) with six learning areas guiding development. The school day for Primary begins with an 8:00 am assembly, with snacks at 9:30 am, lunch at noon, and a second snack at 2:20 pm, and Years 2–6 undertake NC Tests (SATs) while Years 4–6 participate in the ISA.

Arts & Creative
Art and Music are part of the core curriculum, and there is a dedicated Music/Art room. RC's facilities include a Music/Art room, a library and resource centre, and spaces to support creative work. Extra-curricular activities include arts as part of the broader programme.

Cultural & Language
Thai Language and Culture is part of the curriculum. Mandarin Chinese and Thai Language are offered as foreign languages, with a Modern Foreign Language formally introduced in Year 4. Thai is a requirement of the Thai Ministry of Education and is integrated in the curriculum from Kindergarten 2; Thai can also be studied after hours or on Saturdays. English is a core subject within the Primary Years curriculum.

Social & Hobbies
RC offers Extra-Curricular Activities across sports, arts, recreational games, and academic activities. English as a Second Language/Foreign Language classes are offered on Saturdays from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon. After-school activities include swimming, computer, piano, Thai language, ballet, gymnastics, acoustic guitar, football, and tutoring.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
RC is housed in a six-storey building with facilities including spacious air-conditioned classrooms, a computer laboratory, a science laboratory, a library/resource centre, a cafeteria, a Music/Art room, a swimming pool, a ballet and gymnastics room, a playground, and a mini gym. Meals are provided (two snacks and lunch daily; Thai and Western options; dietary accommodations available) and a school van is available under special arrangement. The campus is located at 25/3-4 Ruamrudee Soi 1, Ploenchit Road, Bangkok 10330.
Languages

Language Provision
The school follows the British Curriculum modified for international students. Core areas of study are English, Mathematics, and Science; Thai Language and Culture is included, and a Modern Foreign Language is introduced at Year 4. Saturday Class provides English as a Second Language/Foreign Language classes.

Immersion Programs
The English Immersion Programme is offered during holidays in October and March–May for students from Thai schools; they attend the same classes and activities as RC International School students and improve their English proficiency.
Reputation

Awards
No awards are listed on RCIS’s official website for the past five years.

Accreditations
* Thai Ministry of Education: This authorizes RCIS to operate as an international school in Thailand.

* ONESQA (Office for National Education Standards and Quality Assessment): A national agency responsible for assessing and ensuring the quality of education in Thailand.

* Member of the International Schools’ Association of Thailand (ISAT): ISAT serves as a representative body promoting standards and practices across member schools.

* UK Qualifications and Curriculum Development Agency (QCDA): Reflects alignment with UK curriculum standards.

* Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER): Signals connection to assessment and research practices in Australia.
Admissions

Admissions
1. – Book a campus tour
Arrange a visit to tour the school campus. This is an opportunity to view classrooms, facilities, and meet staff. The admissions team can also explain more about the school’s curriculum, activities, and community during this visit.

2. – Fill up the application form
Complete the school’s application form, ensuring all sections are filled out accurately. This form collects essential information about the student and the family to begin the enrolment process.

3. – Prepare the required documents
Gather all necessary supporting documents such as previous school reports, identification documents, and any other records requested by the school. The admissions team will provide a list of what is required.

4. – Submit and set a date for the placement test
Submit your completed application form along with the required documents. You will then schedule a placement test date, which helps the school understand the student’s current academic level.

Step 6 – Pay the registration fee
Once the placement process is complete, a registration fee is payable to confirm your child’s enrolment place.

Step 7 – Final fees and uniform
Pay the remaining applicable fees and purchase the school uniform as per the school’s uniform policy. Uniforms can be bought directly from the school.

Scholarships
The school does not publicly disclose offering scholarships.

Waitlist
The school does not publicly disclose operating a waitlist or pool system.
School Events
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