Roong Aroon International School (Roong Aroon IS)
Key Stats
Annual Fees: US$13K
Curriculum: IB
Age Range: 11–18
Students: 65
Location: Bangkok
Updated February 2026
In Brief
Roong Aroon International School is a smaller IB World School in Bangkok offering IBMYP and IBDP programs, though it maintains extremely limited visibility in Thailand's competitive international education market. While it participates in regional activities like THAIMUN and actively hires IB-qualified teachers, the school operates well below the radar of established institutions that dominate expatriate discussions.
Located in Bangkok as an IB World School, RAIS offers the Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme with specialized focus on arts and music education, as evidenced by recent recruitment for IBMYP/DP Music and Arts teachers. The school participates in regional academic activities including the Thai Model United Nations conference, though with a modest delegation of just 5 students compared to larger Bangkok institutions that send 10-15 delegates.
Despite operating in Bangkok's highly competitive international education market alongside tier-one schools like ISB, NIST, and Bangkok Patana, RAIS maintains minimal presence in parent forum discussions and teacher recruitment conversations. Unlike established institutions that generate extensive online discussion among expatriate families researching school options, RAIS appears to serve a specialized demographic seeking IB education without competing broadly for international families in Thailand's education market.
What parents value
- –IB World School status with IBMYP and IBDP programs
- –Active participation in regional academic activities like THAIMUN
- –Specialized focus on arts and music education within IB framework
- –Ongoing recruitment suggests stable operations and program expansion
Points of consideration
- –Extremely limited public visibility and information availability
- –Small scale compared to Bangkok's established international schools
- –Minimal presence in expatriate community discussions about school choices
- –No available data on academic results, university placements, or student outcomes
- –Appears to operate outside mainstream international education network in Bangkok
Annual Fees
| Year Group | Age | USDTotal Annual Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Grades 6-12 | 11 | 14,040 |
Fees converted from THB. For the most up to date and accurate figures please double check with the school.
Additional Fees
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Application Fee | 94 |
| Enrollment Fee | 3,744 |
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Academic Results
Academic results have not been made publicly available by this school.
Extra Curriculars
Contact the school for details on co-curricular activities and facilities. Ask what a normal week looks like outside lessons for your child's interests.
Inspections & Accreditations
Inspection
No published inspection details are currently available.
Accreditations
Accreditation details are not publicly listed.
Memberships
Membership details are not publicly listed.
Student Body
Bangkok's international schools serve a diverse community of expat and local families. Contact the school for current enrolment details.
Leadership
James Edward Ford - Head of School
James Edward Ford serves as Head of School at Roong Aroon International School in Bangkok, with over 20 years of experience in international education including roles as Secondary School Principal and Head of English/Humanities at NIVA American International School.
