PYPMYP★ 4.2/10
Canadian International School of Thailand
1001 Charan Sanitwong 46, Bangyeekhan, Bang Phlat, Bangkok, 10700, THAILAND
2
IB Programmes
4.2/10
Rating
6
Reviews
$20K - $35K
Salary Range
At a Glance
TypePrivate
BoardingBoarding available
LanguagesEnglish, Thai, Other
IB RegionIB Asia Pacific
GenderCo-educational
LanguageENGLISH, THAI
IB Authorized14 June 2021
University CounsellorNo
IB Programmes
PYP
Primary Years ProgrammeAuthorized 14 June 2021Language: ENGLISH, THAI
MYP
Middle Years ProgrammeAuthorized 27 June 2021Language: ENGLISH, THAI1 subjects offered
Accreditations
International Baccalaureate
Teacher Reviews
This is a small IB school in Bangkok that serves as an entry point for teachers seeking international or IB experience, though it faces significant operational and leadership challenges. The work environment appears divided, with some teachers finding support from certain coordinators and reasonable workloads, while others describe a toxic atmosphere marked by management instability and poor working conditions. The student body is small and reportedly kind, but the school struggles with enrollment, resources, and teacher retention.
Pros
- +The PYP coordinator is consistently described as wonderful, supportive, fair, and passionate about her work.
- +Students across both programs are frequently mentioned as kind, lovely, and pleasant to work with.
- +The workload is generally reasonable, allowing teachers to maintain work-life balance.
- +Some line managers provide genuine support, and certain teachers find colleagues to be hardworking and conscientious.
Cons
- –Teacher turnover is extremely high, with multiple references to staff leaving frequently and a revolving door of unqualified or uncertified teachers filling positions.
- –The school offers minimal benefits with no housing allowance, no flight provision, below-average salaries, and poor insurance coverage compared to other Bangkok international schools.
- –Leadership and management practices create significant anxiety, with contracts arriving only weeks before school ends, inconsistent communication, and reports of a toxic work environment under certain administrators.
- –Resources are severely lacking despite student fees, with no textbooks, frequently changing curriculum, and minimal professional development or evaluation systems in place.
- –The school struggles with legitimacy concerns, functioning more as a remodeled Thai school with very low secondary enrollment and challenges recruiting through reputable international teaching platforms.
Contact
1001 Charan Sanitwong 46, Bangyeekhan, Bang Phlat, Bangkok, 10700, THAILAND