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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A Recruiter's Interview Toolbox
During the interview process, there are some approaches we may want to hold on to, some we need to avoid doing, and others we may want to move towards…
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Out With the Old Medical Models, In With a New Ecological Response on 18-Jan-23
A call to replace historically-steeped “fix the English learner” medical models with linguistically-just ecosystems for multilingual learners…Mexico
ChatGPT: A Partner in the Future of Learning in Schools on 18-Jan-23
School leaders are compelled to reflect on future-facing strategies to embrace AI in their schools and provide a sustainable platform to reap the benefits…United Kingdom
Black Skin, White Language: An Open Response to My Dear Friends on 18-Jan-23
A response to white linguistic supremacy both in the language of instruction and in the offerings of languages taught…USA
College Counseling Countdown: Part Three on 18-Jan-23
For college counselors, it is the time of the year to reflect on the successes and channel students to overcome challenges…China