DP★ 4.9/10
The American School of Bangkok Green Valley Campus
900 Moo 3 Bangna-Trad Road Km. 15 Bangplee, Bangkok, Samutprakarn, 10540, THAILAND
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IB Programme
4.9/10
Rating
36
Reviews
$20K - $110K
Salary Range
At a Glance
TypePrivate
BoardingBoarding available
LanguagesEnglish
IB RegionIB Asia Pacific
GenderCo-educational
LanguageENGLISH
IB Authorized01 March 2022
University CounsellorYes
IB Programmes
DP
Diploma ProgrammeAccreditations
Western Assoc. of Schools & CollegesInternational BaccalaureateCogniaEast Asia Regional Council of Schools
Teacher Reviews
American School of Bangkok presents a stark contrast between its two campuses and eras. The Green Valley campus has faced significant turbulence, with teachers describing an exodus of experienced staff, leadership focused heavily on mindfulness over academics, and recent accreditation concerns. The Sukhumvit campus under new XCL ownership shows more promise, with teachers reporting improved professional support and investment in facilities. Overall, the school's history is marked by ownership transitions, inconsistent leadership, and varying teaching experiences depending on campus and era.
Pros
- +The student and parent communities are described as genuinely kind and welcoming, with well-behaved and cooperative students.
- +Bangkok offers an excellent quality of life with great travel opportunities, diverse culture, and plenty of activities outside of school.
- +Under new XCL ownership at the Sukhumvit campus, teachers report increased salaries and benefits, improved professional development opportunities, and significant investment in facilities and resources.
- +Teachers appreciate the generally positive and friendly staff culture, particularly those who value a more relaxed work environment with teaching autonomy.
Cons
- –Extremely high staff turnover across both campuses, with reports of close to 100% academic staff departing over a three-year period at Green Valley, creating instability and loss of institutional knowledge.
- –Compensation packages are inconsistent and often inadequate, with housing stipends covering only basic accommodations and salaries that make saving difficult, particularly for families.
- –The Green Valley campus location requires exhausting 50-65 minute commutes each way for teachers living in central Bangkok, with transportation logistics causing significant daily stress.
- –Academic resources and facilities are frequently outdated, with old textbooks, insufficient technology infrastructure, and maintenance issues across buildings despite marketing as a modern international school.
- –Leadership and management have been described as inconsistent and sometimes unprofessional, with past concerns about labor law compliance, unclear decision-making processes, and prioritization of non-academic initiatives over core educational standards.
Contact
900 Moo 3 Bangna-Trad Road Km. 15 Bangplee, Bangkok, Samutprakarn, 10540, THAILAND