Ruamrudee International School Phuket
- American
- IB Diploma
Per yearabout USD 14.5K–22.8K
THB 486K–766K · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-28)
About
International school on Thailand's Andaman Coast offering an American curriculum with an IB Diploma pathway, from Pre-K 2 to Grade 12, using a Beach and Forest school approach.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Info checked 2026-11-06 · Fees 2026-27
Curriculum
American · IB Diploma
Ages
Ages 2–18
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Grades
- Pre-K 2 – Grade 12
- Founded
- 1957
- Accreditations
- IB
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2026-27 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| Pre-K 2–4 | THB 486,000≈ USD 14.5K |
| Kindergarten | THB 486,000≈ USD 14.5K |
| Grade 1–4 | THB 660,000≈ USD 19.7K |
| Grade 5–8 | THB 696,000≈ USD 20.7K |
| Grade 9–12 | THB 766,000≈ USD 22.8K |
Show fee charts
| per year | |
|---|---|
| Pre-K 2–4 | THB 486,000 (about USD 14.5K) |
| Kindergarten | THB 486,000 (about USD 14.5K) |
| Grade 1–4 | THB 660,000 (about USD 19.7K) |
| Grade 5–8 | THB 696,000 (about USD 20.7K) |
| Grade 9–12 | THB 766,000 (about USD 22.8K) |
Source: school website (risphuket.ac.th) · checked 2026-10-28 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Ruamrudee International School Phuket (this school) | THB 486,000 (about USD 14.5K) | THB 766,000 (about USD 22.8K) |
| British International School, Phuket | THB 489,000 (about USD 14.6K) | THB 982,700 (about USD 29.3K) |
| UWC Thailand | THB 345,000 (about USD 10.3K) | THB 933,000 (about USD 27.8K) |
| Buds International School Phuket | THB 159,000 (about USD 4.74K) | THB 189,000 (about USD 5.63K) |
| Montessori House Phuket International School | THB 241,000 (about USD 7.18K) | THB 305,700 (about USD 9.11K) |
| Lighthouse International School Phuket | THB 220,000 (about USD 6.56K) | THB 387,000 (about USD 11.5K) |
Source: school website (risphuket.ac.th) · checked 2026-10-28 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- THB 5,000
- Enrolment fee
- THB 200,000
- Capital levy
- THB 20,000
- Deposit
- THB 50,000
- Lunch
- THB 32,400
- EAL support
- THB 30,000
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Converted amounts use the reference rate of the date shown. ECB reference rate (2026-11-06). Source: school website (checked 2026-10-28)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Mid-year entry
- Possible
- Scholarships
- Yes
- Financial aid
- Yes
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedIB DP (Diploma) · American curriculum
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPNot here
Early years to primary · Ages 3–12
The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.
- IB MYPNot here
Middle years (ages 11–16) · Ages 11–16
The IB's middle-years programme: eight subject groups taught with links between them, ending with a personal project.
- IB DP (Diploma)Offered
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's university-entrance qualification — what people usually mean by "the IB". Six subjects plus the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS, scored out of 45.
- IB CP (Career-related)Not here
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's career-related route for the same ages as the DP: at least two DP courses plus a career-related study chosen by the school.
Last two years: DP or CP
American curriculum
Kindergarten to Grade 12 · Ages 5–18
Grade-by-grade like US schools; students graduate by earning course credits, often with AP courses in high school.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Outdoor education
- Academics
- STEM
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- English support (EAL)
- Yes
- Lunch included
- Yes
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Sports
- Competitive sports
Arts
- Creative arts (Extended Day Program)
After-school activities
- Competitive sports
- Academic enrichment
- Creative arts
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Listed in the Office of the Private Education Commission (OPEC) register of international schools in Thailand (checked 2026-10-29).
More details
Source: Read from the school's website
The essentials
Additional learning support
Offers English language development, learning support and counselling. Learning support students submit an Individual Educational Plan.
- English Language Development
- Learning Support
- Counseling
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
House system
A house system builds identity, community and friendly competition across year groups.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
Based on the American curriculum, linked to place-based Location Studies using the island's coast and forests. High School bridges to the IB Diploma.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic calendar
Open linkSchool website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
Special educational needs (SEN)
Learning support applicants provide an Individual Educational Plan, psychological or educational evaluations and medical certificates.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
English as an additional language (EAL)
English Language Development support helps students learning English as an additional language.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Mental wellbeing
Describes wellbeing support including counselling, aimed at students' academic, social and emotional growth.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
History
Founded in 1957, the school emphasises its legacy in Thailand.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Facilities overview
The campus uses the beach and tropical forest as a living classroom.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Academic and intellectual
The Extended Day Program offers academic enrichment activities.
- Academic enrichment
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Arts and creative
The Extended Day Program includes creative arts activities.
- Creative arts
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Social and hobbies
Runs seasonal Christmas and Summer camps open to students and the wider community.
- Christmas Camp
- Summer Camp
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Admissions
Families visit the school, submit an online application with a fee, then attend a developmental observation session. Applications are accepted through the year if places exist.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Scholarships
Merit scholarships for Middle and High School students and a legacy benefit for alumni families. Families may apply one tuition reduction programme per child.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
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