Advanced Placement (AP), Office for National Education Standards and Quality Assessment (ONESQA - Thailand), Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)
Welcome to Raffles American School Bangkok, where we are dedicated to providing our PreK-12 students with a top-quality education that prepares them for a successful future in our globalized world.
Our school is located in a vibrant community of Samut Prakan, 100 meters from the Bangkok city border and boasts beautiful Preschool & Elementary (Nursery to G4) and Middle & High School (G5-12) campuses designed to support a dynamic and engaging learning experience. We offer an exceptional American curriculum that is designed to challenge and inspire students at every level, from Nursery through to High School.
At Raffles, we understand that education goes beyond academics. That's why we provide a wide range of extracurricular activities, including athletics, performing arts, community service, and more. We encourage our students to explore their passions and develop new skills, both inside and outside the classroom.
Our faculty is comprised of highly qualified and experienced educators from around the world, who are dedicated to helping our students achieve their full potential and who bring with them a wealth of knowledge and experience that informs our programs and procedures. We cultivate a culture of excellence focused on progress and growth, where students are encouraged to think critically, communicate effectively, and work collaboratively.
We take pride in our strong sense of community, which is built on mutual respect and understanding. We celebrate diversity and welcome students and teachers of all nationalities and backgrounds, creating a truly multicultural learning environment.
At Raffles, we are committed to providing our students with a well-rounded education that equips them with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in the 21st century. We invite you to explore our website and learn more about what makes Raffles American School Bangkok such an exceptional place to learn and grow.
Mission:
Raffles American School Bangkok is a learning community that empowers students to achieve their academic and life potential. Our rigorous and rich academic and co-curricular programs encourage student growth through a learning outcome approach, acknowledging multiple types of intelligence and paths to learning. We facilitate student success through collaboration with parents, a balanced focus on intellectual, emotional, physical, and social progress, and a profound belief that all students can learn.
1. Create and develop quality education based on the American Common Core Standards Curriculum.
2. Encourage students to create a positive attitude to international, including
in learning history, language, and tradition of Thai and international.
3. Encourage students to apply the learner outcomes in their daily life.
4. Provide activities that motivate students to yearn for knowledge.
5. Create student motivation to be responsible and good citizens.
6. Encourage teacher self-development in both teaching and progress according
to professional standards.
Raffles teaches an American curriculum that promotes innovation and creativity above simple memorization of facts. Our goal in education is to prepare students for the future.
Schoolwide Learner Outcomes:
It is our expectation that all students, in all classes, at all grade levels will actively demonstrate the RAS Learner Outcomes. Each RAS Learner Outcome is described according to the age appropriateness of the students in each level, and they were developed with input from students, teachers, and parents.
1. Problem Solving/Thinking Skills:
2. Organization/Research Skills:
3. Communication Skills:
4. Character/Interpersonal Skills:
Benefits
Number of Contract Days
Teacher contracts specify a maximum of 195 work days in a year, but teachers have always worked less days than this. The actual number of school days in a year is 179, including half day events. Teachers should expect approximately 9 days of professional development and training in addition to those 179 teaching days. Teachers are paid in full every month and new contracts pick up immediately after the old ones finish.
Starting Salary Range
we offer competitive salaries in the area dependent on qualifications, experience, and role.
Taxes
Your personal income taxes in Thailand are very straightforward and can be calculated using online calculators such as https://www.uobam.co.th/en/tax-calculation
Accommodation
No accommodation allowance is provided in addition to your salary. It should be noted that non-taxed perks like a housing allowance are illegal in Thailand and put teachers at risk.
Flights/Transport
If an employee is recruited from abroad, the School will reimburse employees for one (1) reasonably priced economy class ticket, from Home Country to Country of Work and back per contract of continuous employment of two academic years. The first trip to place of employment will be considered as part of the round trip.
Medical
The School will enroll employees for general and basic hospitalization insurance coverage under the Group Hospitalization & Surgical, Group Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Group Term Life insurance coverage by the School’s appointed insurer.
Other
Professional Development support fund of up to $500 USD per year
Bonus
In addition, to relocation flights, teachers who complete their contracts and give proper resignation notice will be paid for the summer following their resignation and be reimbursed for a flight home. Teachers that choose to renew their contracts will be given a renewal bonus in addition to a round-trip ticket to their home country.
Full access
To career opportunities across the globe
$50
USD
per year
Paid membership
Ability to create a unique educator profile that holds your references and important documents, such as teaching qualifications, all in one location.
Access to our entire database of 400+ international schools representing 100+ countries.
5,000+ teaching vacancies every recruitment season.
Unlimited number of job applications.
Custom alerts so you’re the first to hear when your preferred roles are posted.
Access to virtual and in-person recruitment events with school leaders and recruiters.
The majority of our new international faculty now come to us through Schrole. In fact, our school exclusively uses Schrole as our global recruitment tool, having tried and stopped using other sites. This is how much faith we have in Schrole as a valuable resource with good customer service.
Donald Holder
Foreign Principal
Tsinghua International School, Daoxiang Lake
Your browser is outdated. For the full experience please update.
