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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International Schools - Understanding the Differences
Not all international schools follow the same curriculum. With thousands of international schools located around the world, there are a variety of systems designed to service the various expatriate constituencies.
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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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Enrollment Trends in International Schools on 11-May-22
Enrollment data was collected and analyzed from 59 international schools in April of 2022...Netherlands
Is Your School’s Mindfulness Initiative Working? on 27-Apr-22
A genuine sense of care for your students’ wellbeing, as an educator, and for the members of your community, as a leader, is needed for mindfulness initiatives in schools to work.Greece
What Happens to the Experience of School When the Masks Come Off? on 27-Apr-22
What was the experience of school now that faces were back on show? And what were some of the most important lessons that our students had learned throughout the pandemic?Belgium
Advice to My Younger Self: A Letter to Keryn on 13-Apr-22
Keep learning, keep being open to opportunities, and keep supporting others. Although I still have so much more to learn and grow from within leadership - there are a few things I wish I could tell my younger self.Luxembourg