Hello,Not really a journal.  More like Yahoo Questions in multiple parts.  An essay question?  Was hoping some would give me some info on Intl Schools in Thailand, if possible?   I was wondering, of course, about the salaries that they offer for science teachers. Are they really near the 100K per month?  Why are they much higher than the Thai Govt Schools?  Also, do they look for more on CVs than just teaching experience and a Master's in Education? Do they want you to have leadership roles in schools such as being an AP or advisors to school clubs or teams? Do they allow your kids to study there for free if you work there? Thinking on a Sunday morning... Have a good week, y'all. Sincerely,

The Tree Man from NYC

They really like work experience here...especially if that experience was in England or the USA. If you have a fair amount of experience, you can look at starting at 80k in one of the bigger schools. You will need a BA in education or a related field...Masters would really help.

Salaries can and do go well over the 100k mark, but that is really considered the upper echelons of teaching salaries in Thailand. Salaries are higher because the parents pay a higher tuition.

I'm not sure, but I believe the first kid can study for free, then all kids after that can study for a huge discount (50% or so). Obviously this depends on the school.

I'm definitely not an expert in this area, so don't base too much off of what I say here.

i just inquired about enrolling a 14 y/o girl and they wanted 10,000 THB just to apply.....i didn't inquire further...

All reputable international school require experience in teaching the level for which you are applying. Many international schools follow a curriculum for a particular country e.g. UK, US, Japan, Germany and require teaching certification from one of those countries, mine is a UK PGCE. Some follow an international bacalarate system.

Salaries do reach 100k for the better schools but many are much lower, especially outside Bangkok e.g. Chiangmai, Udon Thani and depending on your experience. All teachers are on the same pay scale regardless of what subject they teach, much like in UK or US.

Yes most require that you show some commitment to extra-curricular activities and leadership skills but if you/ve been a teacher in your home country for some time you are bound to have that...unless you're a lazy git.

They do offer education for your children and give you a housing allowance which is higher if you are married with children, but this is limited usually to 2 children and 1 wife, i if you're from Utah and have 3 wifes and 10 children don't expect them to pay for them!!

They pay more than government schools because of the fees demostrated by Mr Wayne...

Check out this link and register your CV...

http://www.isat.or.th/employment.asp

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I am a teacher ... but in university ... I have some friends teach in school (best one here)

1. "the salaries that they offer for science teachers" =10000-50000 bahts if you have a degree in sci. never heard that will be 100000 bahts ...

2."Why are they much higher than the Thai Govt Schools" = you will work hard on lesson plan and you can not say no when students say yes they are the boss.

3."do they look for more on CVs than just teaching experience and a Master's in Education" =no just teaching experi. no need master but if you get B.sci. should help

4. "being an AP or advisors to school clubs or teams" = some schools want that + more money

5."Do they allow your kids to study there for free if you work there?"= not really , ask them maybe some school will give you for free but some school offer 50% off

Really not sure what faycyber is on about... Best to disregard most of that...

1. Salary: Top inter schools DO go over 100K, but they're the exception, not the standard... Expect 50K to be the lowest salary at an inter school. Anything lower and you should look elsewhere.

2. More than Govt School: Because the fees are FAR higher than gov't or bilingual schools. You're a shitty teacher if you let "the kids be the boss", but I guess some people do it. Best of luck to them... Yes, the class prep is FAR in excess of an ESL program or bilingual school. Seems standard... More money = more work.

3. More than just exp. and Master's: Of course they do. The more education related experience you can put on your CV, the better. Obviously... Bare minimum qual. would be a B.Ed. or PGCE for a high-end school (but I've seen lots of people with less and fake credentials pulling it off.) Master's isn't likely to help in practical teaching, but won't hurt at all as Thai administrators seem DAZZLED with a person having as many letters next to their name as possible...

4. Extra-curricular experience: The more better. Can't hurt at all. Obviously.

5. Children study free: Some do... Some don't... You can expect a heavy discount at the least. The worst compensation for teacher's children studying at the same school usually come from Thai private schools. Really varies by school.

There are two types of international schools. Those with North American curriculum and the more common by tenfold British curriculum schools. There is also one hybrid school which is tied for second or third in rankings.

There is ONE real international school with a North American curriculum and very competitive pay. It is ISB in Nontaburi. They do almost all of their hiring at recruiting fairs around the world in the months of December through March. Contracts generally start in August for those hired at the fairs. I got my international jobs in Colombia and Taipei at the UNI recruiting fair and got my Bangkok job at a random ISS early recruiting fair around Christmas in KL.

I worked in the 4th ranked international school in Thailand here in Bangkok as recently as 2001. My salary was 120K Baht per month when I quit. About 20,000 a month went for Thai taxes, so I was clearing 100K with my doctoral equivalency in credits. (Less than half of what Taipei paid.)

More important than experience and CV are personal references.

At a good school the kids are free.

The three reasons I quit teaching are:

1) I can't stand being forced to get up early in the morning.

2) The state of education here is pathetic in all but the aforementioned one international school.

... and even there it is all politics and political correctness.

3) I was sometimes mistaken for an "English Teacher".... (Nothing personal against all the TF "teachers")

never had any job in high school ... have no idea... just knew here that they pay very well...

....but i can say in private school students always be the boss.... SH*T as many ppl say but TRUE ...

I found this today if you are interested....

http://www.tes.co.uk/JobDetailsbronze.aspx?ac=2764314&qry=parametrics%3dJOBCATEGORYCODE|10871%26PageNo%3d1&cur=6&rslt=7&UK=false&"/>

I have worked in international schools for 10 years

The schools which pay your asking price in Bangkok are - in order of best salary I THINK - assuming you have 5 years experience and are fully qualified)

International School of Bangkok (ISB - US Curiculum)

Pattana (UK Curriculum)

New International School Bangkok (IB Curriculum)

Concordian International School (IB Curriculum)

KIS International School (IB Curriculum)

see

www.search-associates.com

www.tieonline.com

www.tesjobs.co.uk

www.cois.org

www.internationalschoolsreview.com

www.gabbitas.co.uk

If you are from the US there is a reciprocal agreement which basically makes your salary tax free for two years and thus more than your 100 000 asking price.

I don't agree with Condotown the above schools are also good ones though granted ISB is the best

Good luck (you are late in applying though)

Everyone, Thanks so much for your advice. I have learned a lot from this journal. I really appreciate it.

Andrew

Couple of more sites thanks to Nathann and Robert:

Three more sites worth a look at are:

www.teachanywhere.com

www.tieonline.com

www.iss.edu