RIS Swiss Section – Deutschsprachige Schule Bangkok
Established in 1963 as Bangkok's only German-Swiss school, it operates as a section within the Ruamrudee International School campus in Min Buri, teaching kindergarten through upper secondary toward a bilingual German-English Swiss Matura, with roughly 300 students from over 27 nationalities.
Cost per year
360,000 THB – 370,000 THBFollowing years
First year: 725,000 THB – 735,000 THB
Ages 6–7
Ages 8–11
Ages 12–15
Ages 16–18
| Ages | First year | Following years |
|---|---|---|
| 725,000 THB – 735,000 THB | 360,000 THB – 370,000 THB | |
| Ages 6–7 | 845,000 THB | 480,000 THB |
| Ages 8–11 | 905,000 THB | 540,000 THB |
| Ages 12–15 | 1,045,000 THB | 680,000 THB |
| Ages 16–18 | 1,085,000 THB | 720,000 THB |
First year includes one-time fees such as registration and deposit
Additional fees that may apply
These are not included in the figures above. They are charged only in certain cases — not to every family — so read the note on each line to see when it applies.
- Nursery, Kindergarten, Grade 1 · Ages 2–68,000–10,000 THB per term
- Preschool · Ages 4–540,000 THB per term
Sprachnest (German booster program for Preschool)
- Grade 1-3 · Ages 6–960,000 THB per term
Sprachland (German booster program for Grade 1-3); first term 60,000 baht, subsequent months 12,000 baht/month
- School bus42,000 THB per term
Starting price, varies by distance (from THB 42,000/term).
Location
Basic information
| Curriculum | German, Swiss |
|---|---|
| Language of instruction | German |
| Class size | 14 |
| Native-speaking teachers | 80% |
| Nationalities | 27 |
| Founded | 1963 |
| Accreditation | German Auslandsschule, Swiss School Abroad |
| Student count | 300 |
| Organisation type | Not-for-profit |
| Website | https://ris-swiss-section.org |
Admissions
| Intake | Applications open | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| August | — | Rolling | Unknown — Term 1: August-December. |
| January | — | Rolling | Unknown — Term 2: January-June; the school states year-round entry, subject to seat availability. |
Daily life
| Uniform | Yes |
|---|---|
| School lunch | Yes |
| After-school care | Yes |
| School bus | Yes |
| Boarding | Yes |
Academics
Leaving qualifications: German school-leaving qualification, Swiss Matura
Facilities
Art studio · Boarding house · Fitness centre · Football field · Gymnasium · Health clinic · Library · Playground · Squash court · Swimming pool · Tennis court
Support services
Additional-language support (non-English) · Learning support
Source: ris-swiss-section.org
Last updated: 2026-07-07
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