PYPMYPDPCP★ 6.1/10
Ascot International School
80/82 Ramkhamhaeng Soi 118,, Saparnsung, Bangkok, Bangkok, 10240, THAILAND
4
IB Programmes
6.1/10
Rating
8
Reviews
$20K - $40K
Salary Range
At a Glance
TypePrivate
BoardingBoarding available
LanguagesEnglish, Thai, Other
IB RegionIB Asia Pacific
GenderCo-educational
LanguageENGLISH
IB Authorized17 March 2016
University CounsellorYes
IB Programmes
PYP
Primary Years ProgrammeAuthorized 08 February 2019Language: ENGLISH
MYP
Middle Years ProgrammeAuthorized 10 February 2025Language: ENGLISH, THAI
DP
Diploma ProgrammeCP
Career-related ProgrammeAccreditations
International BaccalaureateCambridgeCognia
Teacher Reviews
Ascot International School presents a starkly divided picture depending on when teachers worked there. Recent feedback describes a supportive, well-led environment with approachable leadership, manageable workloads, and genuine attention to staff wellbeing. However, multiple earlier accounts paint a very different picture of autocratic management, high staff turnover, and a toxic atmosphere. The students are consistently praised as wonderful to teach, and Bangkok itself offers an excellent quality of life.
Pros
- +Students are consistently described as an absolute joy to teach, with supportive parents and a genuinely pleasant learning community.
- +Recent feedback highlights strong, approachable leadership in both secondary and primary sections who value teacher input and create a collaborative atmosphere.
- +The workload is manageable with genuine attention to work-life balance, making teaching enjoyable rather than overwhelming.
- +Thailand and Bangkok offer an outstanding living environment with great food, nature, travel opportunities, and a comfortable lifestyle on the salary provided.
- +Teaching staff are described as dedicated, talented professionals who support one another and genuinely care about students.
Cons
- –Salaries are lower than top-tier Bangkok international schools with no clear or transparent pay scale, making it difficult to save significant amounts.
- –Multiple historical accounts describe an authoritarian management style with bullying tactics, lack of transparency, and staff being ostracized for questioning decisions.
- –The school has experienced very high staff turnover in past years, with teachers leaving mid-contract and positions sometimes going unfilled or filled by unqualified replacements.
- –Professional development opportunities have been described as minimal or non-existent, with training requests frequently denied.
- –Heavy teaching loads with frequent cover duties and teachers sometimes assigned subjects outside their expertise due to staffing shortages.
Contact
80/82 Ramkhamhaeng Soi 118,, Saparnsung, Bangkok, Bangkok, 10240, THAILAND