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Nationalities
Number of students |
700 |
Languages
Language support for students not fluent in English |
English as Foreign Language department is considered a very important academic support program at RAIS. This department’s program is designed to serve the needs of students from non-English speaking background. The main objective of this program is to help students become competent enough in English to become successfully integrated into the mainstream channel of education. |
Additional language classes offered by the school |
Thai |
Academics
External examinations or assessments available |
Advanced Placement (AP), International Schools Assessment (ISA), Online Science Asssessment |
Admissions
Entry evaluation for students |
Placement test of English and Math skills. |
Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Grade placement for any student entering RAIS is based on the school’s evaluation of the student’s educational background and competency in English.
Both written and oral tests are conducted only in English. Determining the applicant’s proficiency in the English language is based on: English Language Skills
Mathematics Skills
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Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
The school is open for enrollment from January onwards. |
School day
School start time |
Nursery and Kindergarten: 8:30 am
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School finish time |
Monday to Wednesday: 2:40 pm
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School bus service available |
Yes |
School provided lunches |
Yes |
Uniform required |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities
Sports activities included |
Every quarter of the school year brings new learning activities and enjoyment to every student. Various sports activities are introduced such as basketball, volleyball, football, futsal, handball, badminton, table tennis, track and field, and parlor games for younger students in order to cater to the individual needs and differences of each student. These activities give students the opportunity not just to compete with the other students and to prove their worth, but to mingle, socialize and establish friendship with other students. |
Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
About the school
Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Ramkhamhaeng Advent International School (RAIS) is a privately-owned Christian school serving students from Daycare to Grade 12 in the greater Bangkok area. It is operated by the G.J. Education Company Ltd. RAIS is founded on the premise that God is the Creator of all life and the Source of all knowledge. For that reason, academics at RAIS place a large emphasis on the centrality of the Christian Scriptures and the wisdom that comes from God so the school’s motto states, “They shall all be taught of God.”
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Teaching approach of the school |
Ramkhamhaeng Advent International School seeks to provide a well-rounded Christian education that focuses on academic excellence and the development of strong moral values. The philosophy of education is firmly grounded on the Seventh-day Adventist system of education, the largest Protestant school system in the world. Viewing each child as a unique creation of God, teachers recognize that students at all levels of schooling possess individuality, encourage development and use specific talents to become individuals of principle qualified for any position in life. Through positive reinforcement, the faculty seeks to assist each student in achieving his/her academic and other potentials. |