It provides less information than the original, so my initial impression is that it’s a bit disappointing. What do you think?
I’d give the previous website a 7, whereas this one feels more like a 3 or 4.
Do balanced, 'nice to work' international schools exist in Shenzhen? I'm looking for a new change and like the city, but suspect all the schools are painful?
I’m currently on my 3rd year of teaching in a small district in the US in a rural town. It’s always been my dream to work in a K-12 International School and teach abroad. I’m thinking about applying this fall or winter for the next school year. I really want to teach in an Asian country especially South Korea, Taiwan, China, or Singapore. Is it hard to transition to the teaching style/curriculum abroad? I’ve heard that schools don’t focus on 504s or IEPs like they do in the US. I’m also wondering what it is like moving abroad and being a foreigner there. I would be moving there by myself. I also have a cat that I want to bring and if that would be allowed. I’m curious about healthcare, living, services, and whether they have foreign friendly places. I’d like to hear everyone’s experiences.
How is the situation there at the moment after the recent airport bombing? Wishing safety for all in the region.
Hi Reddit,
We are moving to Singapore soon. I’m overwhelmed by the school options (I’m also a teacher so hence why asking here). We will also be arriving mid year so I think that means a few schools are automatically out as they don’t have mid year intakes. For the sake of information gathering, budget is not a concern but ease of transportation is.
I’d like my kids to attend a school that’s not too competitive with marks and extra curriculars - is that possible in Singapore? I’m more about the happiness of the kids and teachers than pushing them to be the best test scorers. I’ve worked at a top tier schools in Europe so I know that this exists elsewhere.
I also am keen to get my foot in the door as a relief/supply teacher so I have two reasons for looking for nice vibes. One of my previous schools had a tyrant principal and bullied staff so not keen on getting on that train again.
Thanks for any insight
Putting so-called Tier 1 schools aside, it appears that there are two choices available to international teachers in China today.
One is stability but overwork through year-on-year workload increases at one of the usual suspects, e.g. Nord Anglia. This is worrying as the trend points to working more and more for the same or less as the years go by.
The second is to take a gamble by going with a smaller school, where you either luck out with decent pay and work-life balance or are cast into the Wild West, where you’ll have to brave and overcome all sorts of mental, unpleasant, and sometimes even unhinged events that make overwork at a branch of one of the corporate schools look very appealing by comparison.
Am I missing something here? What do teacher options in the international (and bilingual) school landscape of China today look like to you?
I’m a U.S. international teacher trying to figure out which overseas schools still withhold and match U.S. Social Security/Medicare (FICA) for American hires.
A few I’ve been able to confirm are TAS, AES Delhi, ACS Amman, Schutz Alexandria, and CAG Guatemala. I’ve also found older mentions of a handful of other schools, but it’s hard to tell what’s still current.
I’m especially curious about QSI schools, ISS-owned/managed schools, and schools that employ teachers through a U.S. foundation or U.S. employer.
If you know of one, even just naming the school or saying something vague like “a QSI school in Europe” would help. No need to say when you worked there or give any details that might identify you. DMs are totally fine too.
I’m specifically asking about U.S. Social Security/FICA, not local pensions or school retirement plans.
Mostly just trying to crowdsource an updated list because the ones online seem pretty old.
Hi everyone, I put together Elsewhere, a free site with international school job listings organized by country, subject, and curriculum. You can narrow it down to things like math positions or IB schools, then apply directly on the school’s website. It’s still early, but I figured I’d share it in case it’s useful for anyone currently looking. Would be interested to hear what features or filters you’d want added. I can try and work on them when I have the time. - https://elsewhere.careers/
Every day at student pick-up, what in theory should be a organized system, always ends up a semi-chaotic mess with all parents wanting to grab their kid(s) a.s.a.p. and then make their way through the crowd of parents who are still waiting.
Whenever I see it I always wonder if there isn't a better way. I understand space is limited, but perhaps a staggered system could work, with 10 minutes between each year group? Having the entrance not being the exit would be a no-brainer for me, but parents want the shortest way back to their car/bike.
How does your school do it? And does it work well?
(For context I am a certified native English speaking teacher with 8 years IB experience and all the relevant PD to match)
I have recently signed up again for search associates to find a position for the coming academic year, having used it before a few years ago.
My problem is I never get any response or interest shown when applying through their platform. Whenever I send applications independently or through sites like TES I often get interviews, but I have never had an interaction with a school from search.
Am I doing something wrong in my applications or is search associates just not the place to send applications?
Just wondering if there are any teachers who went overseas as an expat and went back home country and receive better offers compared to local teachers with no expat experience? Especially teachers from ASEAN countries who went within the ASEAN region.
Thinking if I still have a chance of earning more than 50k USD annually home haha
HI! I have been out of the classroom for almost a decade. I am teaching Middle School English now. What have I missed in Ed Tech? I remember using Newsela, Google Slides, and Jam Board haha....I just found out Padlet had a massive overhaul and is now owned by Microsoft...and Flip Grid is gone! What do I need to learn now? IXL is still rolling thank goodness.