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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Keys to Supporting Teacher Growth and Development on 23-Nov-22
The difference between stagnant, complacent teachers and transformative, rapidly growing teachers comes down to promoting a positive growth environment…Rwanda
DEIJ Work in International Schools: Maintaining or Defying the System? on 23-Nov-22
True diversity must embrace all forms of identity and real equity must include attempts to address economic imbalance...Senegal
The Future of Reading in the Digital Age: The Shift to “Bi-Literate” Brain on 23-Nov-22
For young readers, the future is to cultivate a new kind of brain that is able to both “deep” and “shallow” read…Germany
Allow Them To Try, Fail, and Bounce Back Using Regular Formative Assessments on 23-Nov-22
Schools must create a safe environment where teachers’ evaluations are individualized, differentiated, and human...China