DP★ 5.8/10
Regent's International School - Rama 9
601/99 Pracha-Uthit Road, Wangtonglang, Bangkok, Bangkok, 10310, THAILAND
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IB Programme
5.8/10
Rating
17
Reviews
$20K - $45K
Salary Range
At a Glance
TypePrivate
BoardingBoarding available
LanguagesEnglish
IB RegionIB Asia Pacific
GenderCo-educational
LanguageENGLISH
IB Authorized25 March 2008
University CounsellorYes
IB Programmes
DP
Diploma ProgrammeTeacher Reviews
Regent's International School Bangkok offers teachers a chance to work in Thailand with generally pleasant students and a supportive staff community, though the experience is heavily shaped by the school's for-profit orientation. The location provides excellent travel opportunities and a good quality of life, making it particularly appealing for younger teachers seeking adventure, though the school faces challenges with resources, facilities, and increasingly large class sizes with students who have limited English.
Pros
- +Thailand offers fantastic travel opportunities, excellent quality of life, and teachers can save money, especially teaching couples.
- +Students are generally described as lovely, pleasant to work with, and the staff community is friendly with a good sense of camaraderie.
- +The campus environment is appealing with green spaces, and the location provides easy access to explore Southeast Asia.
- +Administrative support in some areas is strong, with staff noting helpful assistance particularly with visa processing and day-to-day operations.
Cons
- –Resources are extremely poor with widespread reports of outdated or non-existent technology, photocopied materials, and teachers needing to purchase their own supplies.
- –The school operates with a strong profit-driven focus, with decisions prioritizing business over educational considerations and limited reinvestment into facilities or professional development.
- –Student admissions increasingly include Thai nationals with minimal English skills who struggle to access the curriculum, creating challenges in delivering IGCSE and IB programs effectively.
- –Facilities are deteriorating with reports of maintenance issues, aging buildings, and health insurance coverage is inadequate, leaving teachers potentially exposed to significant medical expenses.
- –Leadership and management receive mixed to negative feedback, with concerns about interfering ownership, weak planning, and staff who question policies sometimes finding their contracts not renewed.
Contact
601/99 Pracha-Uthit Road, Wangtonglang, Bangkok, Bangkok, 10310, THAILAND