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Teaching in Bangkok (International Schools)
Bangkok has one of the largest clusters of international schools in Southeast Asia. Teachers compare pay, workload, and housing support school by school. This page points you to official sources on visas and the school sector, then to reviews and salary reports on our site.
Why teach in Bangkok
- Large choice of schools and curricula in one metro area
- Strong expat networks and international health care options
- Lower day to day costs than many Western cities, though traffic and heat take getting used to
- Easy regional travel when breaks allow
- Clear demand for qualified classroom teachers at established schools
Salary and benefits
Typical salary range
Often similar to Thailand-wide ranges; offers vary by school tier and role
Contract length
Two years is common; some schools offer one year for a first contract
Savings potential
Depends on rent support and lifestyle; many teachers save if housing is covered
Cost of living
Moderate for Asia megacities. Rent is a big line item if housing is not in your package. Local food and transport stay relatively affordable.
Typical benefits
- Housing or allowance at many schools
- Visa and work permit support from the employer when you are hired
- Health insurance at many international schools
- Flights or flight allowance on a two year contract at some schools
- Professional development budgets at stronger employers
Cost of living (approximate)
- Mid range one bedroom rent (varies by area)
- Roughly 18,000 to 35,000 baht per month
- BTS or MRT commute
- Often a few thousand baht per month with regular use
- Local meal
- Often under ฿120 at simple sit down spots
Requirements
- Teaching license from your home country for most classroom roles
- Bachelor's degree at minimum
- Prior international or IB experience helps at competitive schools
- Clean criminal background checks for work permit paperwork
- Your employer explains exact visa and license steps for your role
Common curricula
IB, British (IGCSE, A-Levels), American, AP, Cambridge. Schools specify their curriculum in job postings.
Main cities for teaching
Bangkok (Greater Bangkok). Hiring season: January-April for an August start at many schools.
Featured schools in Bangkok
Schools with the most salary data from teachers
Harrow Bangkok
Bangkok
2 salary reports
View schoolAmnuay Silpa School
Bangkok
2 salary reports
View schoolSatit Prasarnmit International Programme
Bangkok
2 salary reports
View schoolInternational School Bangkok
Bangkok
2 salary reports
View schoolConcordian International School
Bangkok
2 salary reports
View schoolAstra Academy International School
Bangkok
1 salary report
View schoolThings to know
- Rush hour traffic is heavy; choose housing with your commute in mind
- Air quality varies; check PM2.5 on high risk days
- Contract terms differ a lot; read leave, probation, and renewal clauses
- Do not work on a tourist visa; follow a legal route your school sponsors
Useful resources
- ISAT (International Schools Association of Thailand) represents many international schools in Thailand and publishes sector information. Open the ISAT website
- For visa and work permit steps, Thailand's Ministry of Foreign Affairs posts guidance through embassies. The Royal Thai Embassy in Pretoria describes the non-immigrant B process and employer responsibilities for teacher licenses and work permits. Confirm details with your nearest Thai embassy or consulate
Frequently asked questions
- How do I find international schools in Bangkok?
- Use our school list filtered for Bangkok and Thailand. ISAT also lists member schools on its website. Always verify the latest details on each school's own site.
- Do Bangkok schools pay more than schools elsewhere in Thailand?
- Bangkok packages are often competitive because living costs in the capital can be higher, but pay varies by school. Compare salary reports and benefits on each school page.
- Where should I read about visas and work permits?
- Use official Thai government and embassy pages. Your employer normally leads the work permit and teacher license process once you have a signed offer.
- Is this site affiliated with a school or ISAT?
- No. Reviews For Teachers is independent. We link to official sources so you can double check rules and school facts yourself.
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