Wellington College Bangkok

Bangkok, Thailand

Wellington College Bangkok (Thailand) has an ‘Identity’ for its students: Inspired, Intellectual, Independent, Individual, Inclusive

Wellington College Bangkok forms part of the Wellington College International group. There are currently has eight schools globally. In addition to Bangkok, there are five international schools situated in, China and one in India.  Plus three bilingual schools located in China. 

Visit the Wellington College Bangkok website for more details and information.

Family Reviewed – overall rating for teaching families

Would you recommend this school to other teaching families?

Highly recommend – excellent experience

Overall compensation package rating

Good, but with room for improvement

Tuition benefits

Full coverage capped at 2 children

Housing

Good (covers most family housing needs)

Flights

Annual round-trip flights for entire family

Healthcare

Comprehensive international coverage for entire family with minimal out-of-pocket

Excellent – high quality and readily accessible

Adjustment for kids

Easily – adjusted well with minimal issues (teen)

Support for partners

None – it’s not possible for my partner to work due to visa restrictions

Overall school community support for families

Adequate – basic support available

Extracurricular opportunities for kids

Good – a decent range of activities with some high-quality options

Some activities included, specialty activities have fees

Retirement/pension benefits

Good (5-10% contribution)

School leadership rating & stability

Poor to Fair – minimal engagement or understanding

Very unstable (high turnover)

Wellington College Bangkok – Additional Benefits

  • Transportation allowance (to/from school)
  • Technology allowance/equipment
  • Professional development budget
  • Relocation allowance
  • No sick child days (separate from personal sick days)
  • No family events

The school days are long – 7 am to 4.30 pm. You also work four Saturdays a year for visa updates and open days.

Current Teacher with one child

The best aspects of this school include the great facilities, and the friendly and welcoming local students.

Current Teaching Family

This school is great for kids – there’s so much going on. It’s also a non-selective school.

Current Teacher
Sunset view of Wat Arun Temple by the river in Bangkok, Thailand
Traditional floating markets in Bangkok featuring vendors selling hats and food - a sight you can enjoy if you get a job at Wellington College Bangkok.
Tuk tuks parked on a bustling street in Bangkok, Thailand

Safety, Adaptability & Cost of Living

  • Safety: Good – generally safe with occasional minor concerns
  • Adaptability:  Difficult – frequent barriers to integration
  • Cost of Living: Affordable – comfortable lifestyle

General Overview for Teaching Families

10-25%

Adequate – manageable but busy.

51-55 hours

Generally flexible

Good – adequate support for most needs

None

The pollution and the traffic.

Minimal support – Limited help, such as a brief intro session or informal guidance from HR/colleagues.

Flexible, international. Perhaps not first-time international teachers.

The school is moving from being small to large very quickly. That comes with opportunities and pitfalls.

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