The International Schools Review Forum

Hi Dd,

at the moment, the salary is quoted in GBP, and you are paid in THB (at 60THB/1GBP). At the moment, for a 10-year person, you would get about 24,000GBP (before tax). Tax is 30%. There will probably be a 1.5% increase for next year...maybe even more, but it's been 1.5% for the past 3 years. Hope that helps.

[quote="dpurple"]Interesting comments re various BKK schools. Having worked at a few of them, the most enjoyable ie students, work load is Ruamrudee; And after being there a few years, the salary is pretty good (over B100,000 plus provident fund). Interestingly, the IB results are "usually" the best around.[/quote]

They do not mention a housing allowance on their website; is there one?

Ruamrudee does have a housing allowance - B20,000, but its misleading. Being part of the actual salary, its taxed at 30%. So, effectively, the allowance is B14,000 - enough for a small local house/apartment if your lucky and not too fussy.

[quote="Jody"]I have friends in Brunei- They say the school excellent but very British- only hire people from UK or OZ or NZ. Has good reputation in Brunei Ok salery and benifits but best in Brunei. Stay away from the other school- International school of Brunei heard some really bad things and it has negative reviews. Brunei is surronded by Malaysia and Malaysia is great. Go for it![/quote]

How does this stand today? Does anyone recommend the International School of Brunei? Can I save a lot of money?
Thanks

Does anyone have any information on the schools tuition fee remission for dependants? Thankyou.

I had friends who worked there a few years back and from what they said they pay 20% of the full fee for each child, looking a the package, facilities and cost of living it was a good deal, but you have to live in Brunei a cultural backwater.

Thanks for your reply. Do you have any other information on the package offered? Thanks