DPCP★ 6.2/10
St Andrews International School, Bangkok
1020 Sukhumvit Road, Phrakanong, Klongtoey, Bangkok, 10110, THAILAND
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IB Programmes
6.2/10
Rating
11
Reviews
$20K - $50K
Salary Range
At a Glance
TypePrivate
BoardingBoarding available
LanguagesEnglish
IB RegionIB Asia Pacific
GenderCo-educational
LanguageENGLISH
IB Authorized28 March 2008
University CounsellorYes
IB Programmes
DP
Diploma ProgrammeCP
Career-related ProgrammeAccreditations
CogniaBritish Schools Overseas
Teacher Reviews
St. Andrews International School Sukhumvit 71 presents a mixed picture for teachers. While the students are consistently described as lovely and many staff appreciate the Bangkok lifestyle, significant concerns emerge around leadership, workplace culture, compensation stagnation, and increasing workload pressures. The school has grown rapidly from a small community-oriented institution into a large Nord Anglia operation, and multiple teachers report that this transition has eroded the family atmosphere and staff morale.
Pros
- +Students are consistently described as lovely, hardworking, kind, and genuinely enjoyable to teach across all year levels.
- +Bangkok offers an excellent lifestyle with diverse housing options, great food, travel opportunities, and quality healthcare, with the school centrally located in the heart of the city.
- +Health insurance coverage is reported as very good compared to other Bangkok schools, and the facilities are relatively new and well-maintained.
- +Many colleagues are supportive and helpful, with some departments functioning as strong collaborative teams.
- +The compensation package, while not the highest, is competitive with other Bangkok schools and includes flight allowances and end-of-contract bonuses.
Cons
- –Salaries have stagnated with reported pay freezes lasting multiple years and increment raises withheld, while housing costs have increased significantly without corresponding salary adjustments.
- –Senior leadership is frequently described as unapproachable, dismissive of feedback, lacking educational vision, and creating a culture where staff feel unable to voice concerns.
- –Workload has increased dramatically due to staff reductions and increased student enrollment, with excessive cover responsibilities falling on existing teachers and middle leaders without adequate support.
- –A toxic workplace culture has developed with reports of favoritism, cliquish behavior among certain staff groups, and an atmosphere where teachers feel undervalued and dismissed.
- –The school's behavior policy is described as weak with insufficient consequences for student disruptions, while learning support and counseling services are reportedly overstretched despite claims of inclusivity.
Contact
1020 Sukhumvit Road, Phrakanong, Klongtoey, Bangkok, 10110, THAILAND