It is recognized by Germany and Switzerland as an official School Abroad, and it is subsidized by both countries’ governments.

However, the Thai authorities considered the lessons private, and so allowed the school to operate.

[7] In 1972, the school's growth required it to relocate to a larger building at Sukumvit Soi 19/21, funded by grant money from Switzerland.

In 1991, the RIS (and with it the Swiss Section – Deutschsprachige Schule Bangkok) relocated to its current location.

[10] RIS includes a boarding facility, "The Residence" or "Seelos Hall" for students in grades 7–12, catering to people living outside of the Bangkok area.