InterCultural and Language
RPG 37 Krabi school

Rajaprajanugroh 37 Krabi School (RPG 37) is a welfare boarding school located in Khao Phanom District, Krabi Province, Southern Thailand. Established under the Royal Patronage of the Rajaprajanugroh Foundation, the school was founded to ensure that underprivileged, vulnerable, and at-risk children receive free, high-quality public education, housing, and life skills development from primary through secondary levels.

Many students at RPG 37 school come from low-income agricultural families, broken homes, remote rural villages, or socio-economically marginalized backgrounds in Southern Thailand. By providing a safe, supportive boarding environment, the school equips students with essential academic knowledge, vocational training, and social values necessary to build sustainable futures and break the cycle of poverty.

In collaboration with local and international partner organizations like VSA Thailand, RPG 37 integrates intercultural learning, language education, and youth empowerment initiatives into its campus community. International volunteers work directly alongside Thai educators to conduct interactive English classes, lead creative workshops, and foster global citizenship among resident students, enriching their educational journey in a immersive boarding school setting.

Learn more about the school environment and student activities through this Rajaprajanugroh 37 School Intro Video. This video highlights the campus grounds, student facilities, and educational environment at RPG 37 in Krabi.

Aims of the Project

• Enhance English Language Proficiency: To provide resident students with interactive, non-formal English learning opportunities to improve their practical communication skills and confidence.

• Promote Cross-Cultural Exchange: To foster global citizenship, cultural understanding, and open-mindedness among local students and international volunteers through shared daily living and learning activities.

• Support Student Holistic Development: To assist school staff in organizing creative workshops, sports, artistic projects, and extracurricular activities that build self-esteem and essential life skills for underprivileged youth.

• Empower Underserved Youth: To motivate and inspire boarding school students from disadvantaged background-giving them broader perspectives and encouragement for their future education and career paths.

• Strengthen Community & Institutional Cooperation: To build sustainable international partnerships between local welfare schools and global volunteer networks like VSA Thailand, enriching the local educational environment.

The school serves a specific demographic of children, including:

• Disadvantaged Youth: Students from low-income families, broken homes, or remote rural areas in Krabi and nearby southern provinces.

• Orphans or "At-Risk" Children: Children who have lost their parents, are under poor parental care, or are at high risk of falling into social issues (such as child neglect, poverty, or labor exploitation).

• Enrollment Size: Like other Rajaprajanugroh schools, Rajaprajanugroh 37 Krabi School typically hosts several hundred welfare students (ranging from primary to secondary levels) who live on campus as full boarders.

Volunteer's Role and tasks 

Volunteers will serve as intercultural facilitators and language supporters in the school community. Their main role is to help students practice English in a practical, enjoyable way while sharing their own cultures. Volunteers are not expected to replace professional teachers but to complement classroom learning through creative and interactive approaches.

Planned Tasks

• English Language Support: Assist teachers in English lessons by focusing on communication and conversational practice.

• Intercultural Activities: Organize games, storytelling, songs, and cultural workshops to broaden students’ global perspectives.

• Extracurricular Engagement: Support activities such as sports, arts, music, and school events where English can be naturally practiced

• Learning Materials: Help create simple teaching aids, worksheets, or digital content to support lessons.

• Vocational & Life Skills: For students in the vocational program, volunteers may contribute by sharing practical skills or simple professional communication in English.

Work Schedule

• Monday–Friday, 08:30–15:30 (school hours).

  • Morning: Assist in classroom English activities and intercultural learning sessions.

  • Afternoon: Support extracurricular programs, group activities, and tutoring sessions.

• Weekends are free for volunteers to rest, explore local culture, or join community activities

Accommodation & Food 

Volunteers will stay at the school accommodation provided on campus. Rooms are simple but comfortable, equipped with basic furniture and shared facilities. Staying directly within the school grounds allows volunteers to remain close to the students and easily integrate into daily school and boarding life.

Meals are provided at the school canteen, offering local Thai food three times a day. This arrangement ensures convenience while giving volunteers the opportunity to experience authentic southern Thai cuisine as part of their cultural immersion.

Wi-Fi internet access is available within the school grounds, allowing volunteers to easily stay connected with family, friends, and project coordinators.