Assumption College (Thailand)
Assumption College (Thai: โรงเรียนอัสสัมชัญ) is a Roman Catholic all-boys private school in Bangkok, Thailand. The school was founded by Father Emile-August Colombet on 16 February 1885, and is the first school founded by the Order of Brothers of Christian Instruction of St Gabriel. Assumption College is the third-oldest boys school in the country.
| Assumption College โรงเรียนอัสสัมชัญ | |
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| Location | |
26 Soi Charoenkrung 40, Bang Rak District, Bangkok, Thailand | |
| Coordinates | 13°43′23″N 100°30′58″E |
| Information | |
| Former names | Collège de l'Assomption (1885-1910) |
| Type | Private Roman Catholic Non-profit All-boys Basic (Primary and Secondary) education institution |
| Motto | Labor omnia vincit (Latin) Work conquers all |
| Religious affiliation(s) |
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| Patron saint(s) | Blessed Virgin Mary “Our Lady of Assumption” |
| Established | 16 February 1885 |
| Founder | Father Emile-August Colombet |
| Head Master | Brother Arwut Silaket (2022–present) |
| Language | Thai |
| Color(s) | Red and white |
| Song | Sadudee Assumption (สดุดีอัสสัมชัญ) |
| Fight song | Boom Assump (บูมอัสสัม) |
| Mascot | Red Eagle |
| Website | www |
The institution is named in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary under the title “Our Lady of the Assumption”. The school provides education for students from years 2nd through 13th Grade. The matriculation, especially in the first grade is highly competitive. Assumption College has a long list of distinguished former pupils including four Prime Ministers of Thailand, fifteen privy counselors, and three pupils among Thailand's top ten wealthiest.
Accordingly, it is one of four schools which participates in Jaturamitr Samakkee, a traditional football match by the four oldest boys' schools in Thailand: Suankularb Wittayalai School, Debsirin School, Bangkok Christian College and Assumption College.