Vision & Mission
Portrait of a Phoenix
At RIS Phuket, the school's sports mascot, the Phoenix, symbolises strength, excellence, and renewal. The Portrait of a Phoenix unites head, hands, and heart to define the qualities we strive to cultivate in every student.
Vision
A global hallmark of international education
Ruamrudee International School will be known globally as a hallmark of international education, nurturing intellectual development, moral character, and physical well-being, while fostering compassion through action and shaping the lives of tomorrow's leaders.
Mission
Interfaith, inclusive, academically rigorous
Ruamrudee International School is a Catholic school that provides an interfaith, inclusive, and academically rigorous education for students to be balanced, successful, and compassionate individuals.
Ad Astra
To the Stars
At RIS, the motto Ad Astra, “to the stars,” inspires young learners to reach their fullest potential. Guided by Ad Astra, our students strive for academic success, personal growth, and compassion, preparing to shine as balanced and resilient individuals.
The school's Phoenix mascot embodies this spirit: in Egyptian mythology, the phoenix rises anew from its ashes every 500 years, a symbol of strength, renewal, and excellence. As a Catholic school, RIS integrates its values through the Portrait of a Phoenix, uniting head, hands, and heart.
Six School-Wide Learner Outcomes
Each profile is grounded in head, hands, and heart, reflecting the qualities RIS Phuket strives to cultivate in every student.
Intellectual Curiosity and Academic Excellence
A Curious Scholar
Thinks critically, explores creatively, and applies knowledge for meaningful impact.
Ethical Character and Integrity
A Principled Learner
Acts with integrity, fairness, and courage guided by a strong moral compass.
Global Citizenship and Inclusion
A Globally-Minded Leader
Leads with empathy, embraces diversity, and takes responsible action.
Effective Communication and Creative Expression
A Versatile Communicator
Expresses ideas with clarity, creativity, and purpose across contexts.
Visionary Thinking and Responsible Innovation
An Innovative Thinker
Designs bold, ethical solutions grounded in values and insight.
Balanced Well-Being and Personal Resilience
A Reflective, Balanced Individual
Cultivates well-being through self-awareness, boundaries, and intention.
Belonging at RIS
Our Belonging at RIS framework is designed to build and sustain an open and equitable school culture where every member of the RIS community feels they belong.
Diversity of Learning
All children learn differently. Our Student Support Services are intentionally designed to ensure every child is optimally supported and challenged, valuing neurodiversity so every learner can succeed in their own way.
Cultural & Ethnic Diversity
Being part of an international school community allows us to benefit from various ethnic, cultural, and racial identities. We are committed to celebrating and learning from one another and challenging implicit and explicit biases.
Inclusive Recruitment
We are committed to an intentional and consistent system for hiring faculty that does not make an unjust or prejudicial distinction based on identity markers. Our first criterion is the quality of teaching and learning.
Socio-Economic Diversity & Service
We offer a fair, managed scholarship program and engage in service learning to provide authentic experiences for students to reflect on economic privilege and responsibilities as global citizens.