Beyond the Classroom
Learning Beyond the Classroom
At RBIS, education extends beyond academic knowledge alone. A holistic education includes enrichment opportunities that help students develop essential life skills, leadership, confidence, resilience, communication and teamwork, preparing them not only for examinations and university, but for the responsibilities and challenges of adult life.
Extracurricular Activities
Academic clubs, sports, performing arts, creative writing, cultural clubs, life skills and leadership, including Model United Nations.
Read more →Educational & Residential Trips
From museums and nature reserves to residential outdoor education, bringing learning to life through real-world experiences.
Read more →Competitions & Achievement
Academic, sporting, creative and performing-arts competitions, including UKMT, Olympiads, debating and FOBISIA events.
Read more →Leadership
Character, responsibility and service. Every senior student is given opportunities to lead at different stages of their journey.
Read more →Community Service
Service projects across Bangkok and beyond, teaching empathy, humility and responsible global citizenship through Round Square.
Read more →Student Council & Houses
Elected student leaders represent their peers, and our four Houses build belonging, friendship and school spirit.
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The Enhancement
Programme
Some of the most valuable learning takes place beyond the classroom. Our Enhancement Programme extends learning through extracurricular activities, educational visits, leadership opportunities, competitions, conferences, community service, workshops and partnerships such as FOBISIA and Round Square. Together, these help students develop confidence, character, leadership, global awareness and the life skills that prepare them for success in and beyond school.
Educational &
Residential Trips
Some of the most meaningful learning happens when students engage directly with the world. Carefully planned visits bring subjects to life, exploring historical sites, museums, scientific investigations in natural environments and different cultures. Residential trips, in particular, help students become more self-reliant, build lasting friendships and grow in maturity, combining learning with enjoyment and memories that last a lifetime.
Competitions &
Student Achievement
Healthy competition encourages students to challenge themselves and develop resilience, determination and discipline. Students take part in academic, sporting, creative and performing-arts competitions, within school and through partnerships such as FOBISIA, including the UK Mathematics Trust (UKMT), subject Olympiads, debating and science challenges. We believe participation, personal growth and the learning experience matter just as much as the outcome.
Leadership &
Community Service
True leadership is about character, responsibility and service to others. A distinctive feature of RBIS is that leadership is not reserved for a select few. All of our senior students are given opportunities to lead. Through Student Council, Model United Nations, community service and Round Square initiatives, students learn empathy, teamwork and problem-solving, discovering that leadership is often demonstrated through kindness, initiative and a commitment to improving the lives of others.
One RBIS Family, Four Houses
From the moment students join RBIS, they become part of one of our four Houses, creating connections that span year groups and building a sense of belonging, friendship and school spirit. Each House is represented by elected House Captains and Vice-Captains from both Primary and Secondary, who coordinate activities, organise events and represent students' views throughout the year.
Unicorn House
Courage, virtue and strength. White symbolises peace and sincerity.
Dragon House
Courage, determination and the pursuit of excellence. Red symbolises strength and fairness.
Lion House
Loyalty, integrity and trust. Blue symbolises truth and loyalty.
Phoenix House
Renewal, resilience and personal growth. Gold symbolises generosity and elevation of the mind.
How House Points Are Earned
- Academic effort and achievement
- Participation in House events and school activities
- Sporting accomplishments
- Perseverance and resilience
- Leadership and initiative
- Kindness, courtesy and service to others
- Positive behaviour and attendance
Throughout the year students are recognised with Bronze, Silver and Gold awards, while the Houses compete for the prestigious House Champions Shield.
