DP★ 5.5/10
Norwich International School
233/133 Nusasiri Villages Rama 2 Road, Moo 1 Bang Nam Chuet, Muang, Samut Sakhon, 74000, THAILAND
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IB Programme
5.5/10
Rating
4
Reviews
$27K - $45K
Salary Range
At a Glance
TypePrivate
BoardingBoarding available
LanguagesEnglish
IB RegionIB Asia Pacific
GenderCo-educational
LanguageENGLISH
IB Authorized15 May 2024
University CounsellorYes
IB Programmes
DP
Diploma ProgrammeTeacher Reviews
Norwich International School is a young institution that has experienced significant instability in its brief history, cycling through multiple heads and management structures. Teachers report working in a challenging environment marked by leadership inconsistencies, unclear direction, and morale issues, though some acknowledge the school has honored contracts and provided fair compensation. The location in Samut Sakhon rather than Bangkok proper, combined with ongoing operational difficulties, creates additional stress for staff.
Pros
- +Salary and benefits are considered generous for a school of this size, allowing staff to travel and take regular holidays.
- +The school has honored salary payments and corrected errors promptly, and has provided necessary paperwork and references for departing staff.
- +Workload expectations are generally fair despite some weekend requirements.
Cons
- –Leadership instability is severe, with five heads in four years and constant management restructuring creating uncertainty and broken promises to staff.
- –The commute from Bangkok can take up to four hours, and the school's actual location in Samut Sakhon was misrepresented during interviews as being in Bangkok's suburbs.
- –Building maintenance issues are pervasive despite the school being relatively new, including leaking roofs causing mold, flooding, deteriorating playground surfaces, and wildlife intrusions.
- –Management communication and integrity are consistently questioned, with staff learning about contract non-renewals through public notices and experiencing unfulfilled promises about allowances and curriculum plans.
- –The student body is predominantly local Thai students with varying English levels, which differs from what was advertised and creates significant classroom challenges, particularly in upper primary.
Contact
233/133 Nusasiri Villages Rama 2 Road, Moo 1 Bang Nam Chuet, Muang, Samut Sakhon, 74000, THAILAND