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A Week in the Life of an International School Job Seeker
A middle school principal shares the tiring process of an international school job search and offers strategies for schools and leaders in the recruitment process…
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Teaching Overseas: Are you Qualified?
Teachers who are looking for a change of pace, or just feel like they are getting into a dull routine, might want to consider teaching overseas. Many teachers wonder if they are qualified because they may never have worked, taught, or even traveled abroad, and concerns about language requirements consistently surface.
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Teaching Overseas – Does Age Matter?
According to a recent survey released by The International Educator (TIE), which asked about hiring restrictions at international schools, over 65% of the 176 school heads interviewed reported that their school’s host country does not have age restrictions for issuing a work visa. Of the 28% of respondents who did report restrictions by their host country, the mandatory cut-off was almost equally split between ages 60 and 65.
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Preparing to Move Abroad For The First Time
Making the decision to live abroad, whether for work or for study, is a huge and life changing decision and one that certainly shouldn’t be taken lightly. If you’ve made the decision that moving abroad is the perfect choice for you though then it’s time to get prepared! To help you, Gemma Hunt has sketched a list of things to consider before jumping on that plane.
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Six Questions You Never Knew to Ask in a Teach Abroad Job Interview
Too often when shifting into the international circuit, teachers don’t know how to advocate for their professional and personal needs. Moving abroad is a major lifestyle change; potential hires should approach the experience with a view of the whole picture.
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Top Ten Tips for Landing an International School Position
With international school hiring season just around the corner, many teachers are dusting off their resumes and shining their webcams to prepare for securing their next adventure. There are some things that you can do to stand out among other candidates (and, maybe more importantly, some things you should NOT do in order to avoid disappointment).
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Period Poverty Part Two: Uganda on 28-Sep-22
A student’s perspective on issues and actions related to the wellbeing of girls…Uganda
Pearls of Wisdom: Positive Intent on 27-Apr-22
Stefanie reminds us that the idea of presuming positive intent, although we have been talking about in for years, is STILL an essential ingredient for effective, productive teamwork.Egypt
Collaboration and Action: Tactics for Tackling the Climate Crisis on 30-Mar-22
Students for the Environment (SFE) gained board approval to make the International School of Kenya (ISK) carbon neutral by 2030. Students helped rewrite and strengthen the school environmental policy.Kenya
Dear Teacher: From A Student Who Cares on 16-Feb-22
In the spirit of listening and elevating student voices, Anna asks to be heard, to highlight the importance of a positive mindset, and to understand that teachers play an important role in a student’s adolescence.Senegal