PYPMYP★ 7.6/10
Magic Years International School
22/122, Moo 3, Soi Prasoet Islam, Bang Talat, Pakkret, Nonthaburi, 11120, THAILAND
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IB Programmes
7.6/10
Rating
6
Reviews
$25K - $31K
Salary Range
At a Glance
TypePrivate
BoardingBoarding available
LanguagesEnglish
IB RegionIB Asia Pacific
GenderCo-educational
LanguageENGLISH
IB Authorized26 November 2012
University CounsellorNo
IB Programmes
PYP
Primary Years ProgrammeAuthorized 26 November 2012Language: ENGLISH
MYP
Middle Years ProgrammeAuthorized 14 July 2025Language: ENGLISH1 subjects offered
Accreditations
International Baccalaureate
Teacher Reviews
Magic Years is a small PYP school with a strong Reggio Emilia-inspired, child-centered philosophy set on a beautiful, purpose-built campus with excellent resources and learning environments. Teachers consistently report significant professional growth and meaningful work with students, but the workplace atmosphere is described as challenging due to inconsistent leadership approaches and administrative practices. The educational program itself is widely praised, though the working environment has left many teachers feeling stressed and demoralized.
Pros
- +Exceptional professional development opportunities including official IB training and certificates that significantly enhance teaching practice.
- +Beautiful, modern campus with outstanding resources including green spaces, farm areas, gardens, makerspaces, and woodshops that support holistic, hands-on learning.
- +Strong educational philosophy combining PYP and Reggio Emilia approaches that creates meaningful learning experiences for students.
- +Reasonable workload with adequate planning time, especially for early years teachers who work in teaching teams.
- +Supportive teacher community with genuine collegiality and opportunities to develop innovative, non-traditional teaching methods.
Cons
- –Leadership style creates an atmosphere of fear and unpredictability, with teachers reporting favoritism, inconsistent treatment, and feeling belittled or controlled.
- –Contract terms and compensation vary widely between teachers without clear rationale, including inconsistent raises, benefits, and working conditions.
- –Parents appear to have excessive influence over staffing decisions, with multiple accounts of teachers being dismissed or not rehired based on parent complaints.
- –Visa and work permit management is consistently problematic, causing ongoing crises that waste teachers' time and money.
- –Pervasive gossip culture encouraged by administration accepting complaints about teachers from parents and staff rather than directing concerns through proper channels.
Contact
22/122, Moo 3, Soi Prasoet Islam, Bang Talat, Pakkret, Nonthaburi, 11120, THAILAND