More international schools open while others expand as sector keeps on growing
The international school sector in Thailand is growing as more and more schools open. This should be a welcoming development for families as it gives them more options. Thailand continues to develop as a prime destination for international education. There are already hundreds of international schools in the country, in various price ranges, and more […]
Regulatory body admits to lax view on high profits at international schools
Despite being empowered to curb high profits at international schools in Thailand, the regulatory body admits to relying on ”market mechanisms” instead. The liberalization of regulation of international schools in Thailand over the last 15 years has seen net profit margins soar at some schools. An investigation published in May 2021 by TIS Monitor showed […]
Private schools at risk of mass closures – but international schools still endure
Many Thai private schools are at risk of shutting down permanently in wake of the ongoing Covid-crisis. To date no international school covered by TIS Monitor is among them. Official Thai government sources report that about 70 private schools of any kind in Thailand have closed down during the past nine months, and another 1,000 are […]
More signs international schools in Bangkok preparing for extended closure, with opening in August in doubt
Some international schools in Bangkok are quietly preparing for an extended period of online learning even after the start of the next school year in August. As Thailand opens up later this year, the COVID-19 virus could start spreading again, putting non-vaccinated, including children, at risk of falling ill. This could set off new […]
Covid-closures: Frustration grows among parents as school officials avoid tough questions over fees
International schools in Thailand have returned to online teaching, but most of them continue to charge full fees for a service some parents regard as inferior. Meanwhile, head of schools and other senior school officials of some of Thailand’s largest international schools have been avoiding answering questions from TIS Monitor. As Thailand keeps battling […]
When small classes become a big deal
International schools in Thailand may have much lower student-teacher ratios than public schools, but the ratio can still vary widely between schools. Avoiding public schools with large classes, and instead enrolling children in schools where teachers have enough time to pay attention to the needs of every student is one of the major reasons for […]