Students from MYIS, Ruamrudee International School (RIS), and Bangkok Prep recently came together for an exciting Battle of the Books scrimmage in Bangkok, hosted on the MYIS campus.
The Battle of the Books (BOB) is a collaborative reading competition that encourages students to develop a love of literature while strengthening reading comprehension, critical thinking, and teamwork skills. In preparation for the event, students spent several months reading and sharing insights from a curated list of 16 books, working together to deepen their understanding of each text.
This preparation process plays a key role in helping students build recall ability, analytical thinking, and communication skills, all essential components of a strong international school education.
During the scrimmage, teams competed across six rounds, with each school participating in four matches. Students were challenged to quickly identify book titles and authors, demonstrating both individual knowledge and effective team collaboration under time pressure.
Despite competing with a reduced team due to illness, MYIS students showed resilience and determination, securing 2nd place overall. Their ability to collaborate, discuss answers, and apply their knowledge of the reading list highlighted the strength of MYIS’s academic and literacy programs.
Final results:
- Bangkok Prep – 83 points
- MYIS – 67 points
- RIS – 53 points
All three international schools demonstrated outstanding sportsmanship, focus, and engagement, making this scrimmage a successful and memorable literacy event in Bangkok.
The competition continues in April, when students will participate in the final Battle of the Books Thailand round, connecting online with additional schools from across Thailand and Myanmar.
Events like this showcase how international schools in Bangkok foster global-minded learners, strong readers, and confident collaborators, preparing students for success both inside and outside the classroom.