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New to Teaching Abroad

by Justin

Apr 26, 2015

Hello everyone,

I am interested in moving forward and teaching abroad. I am an experienced English teacher in the US. I have 18 years experience and my wife has 3 years experience in math/science. I am an educator at heart but would love the opportunity to travel. We have 2 kids ages 9 & 7. I have read through some posts and am trying ...See More

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Al Forsan International Riyadh As Superintendent of Al Forsan International School in Riyadh - We are looking for 40 teachers both male and female.

Your CV should be a maximum of two pages and be a snapshot of your career. Stick to the major points of contention.

Education and Experience

We don't want to see detailed lists as this can be discussed at i...See More

Apr 26, 2015

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Wanted: Maths teachers already working in Poland

by M

Mar 25, 2015

Hi,

We are looking for Maths teachers who are already working in Poland. We have an interesting Maths project, but we can pay in PLN only.

Please let me know if you know anyone who is a Maths teacher working in Poland. We need someone with good English. ideally sb from US.

Best, M.

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Germany?

by Anyone teach there?

Feb 21, 2015

Want to know about the international schools in Germany. Mainly about the experience. Went to an ISS fair recently and now looking to know what current teachers think of the experience.

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Erlangen? Munich? Gruess Gott! Are you in Erlangen or Munich? Bavaria would be wonderful. Definitely preferable to Frankurt or Berlin.

On 2/22/15, Gross Gott wrote: > Germany can be quite a wonderful place to live and work. We > are currently in Bavaria which is a clean, rural type area > with many cute villages and a few decent size cities in an &...See More

Feb 22, 2015

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Genau! Germany is amazing, I moved here for a teaching position. The school I work at is incredible. What kind of teaching experience do you have?

Bavaria is definitely preferable over Frankfurt or Berlin! The smaller villages are very quaint and there is always something to do.

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Mar 13, 2015

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Teaching in Seville, Spain

by Britney

Mar 1, 2015

Hello everyone!

My name is Britney Butler, and I am a student at the University of North Texas in English/Education. After a thorough application and interview process, I was accepted to be one of five participants to experience a new program at the University of North Texas for international student teaching.

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by internationally

Feb 21, 2015

A friend taught in Ethiopia for the international schools. Loved the experience.

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When does most hiring for overseas schools take place?

by Bill T (retired)T (or not?)

Jan 11, 2015

I am working with the international School services. I did not attend their conference in Atlanta but did participate in the virtual, on line job conference - a total waste of time I might add.

My main question remains - when does most of the hiring take place for overseas schools???

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Haha It starts as early as November for the following fall and goes on right through the summer.

I would say that January through April would be where the lions's share of hiring is done.

On 1/11/15, Bill T (retired)T (or not?) wrote: > > I am working with the international School services. I did > not attend their conference ...See More

Feb 1, 2015

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Dee I signed up with ISS last year in September. Hiring starts in November and cools down in March. So, right now. While ISS is great for listings, it's best to send your own cover letter and CV to schools. That's how I got my job. I was hired in the second week of January last year. No need to panic yet. There will always be jobs up until the last min...See More

Feb 2, 2015

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question regarding a job in china

by flyingdove

Feb 1, 2015

Recently I been getting a lot of interviews for teaching English in a foriegn country. Most of them are China. The recent one wants me for a University and I had THOUGHTI was being offered the job till she lowered the boom. Mind you NOTHING was said about this during the interview- she just sent me a email telling me "she hopes I can get Tefl ...See More

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Haha There are all different types of TEFL certifications and schools. Some are just diploma mills while others offer meaningful learning and student teaching opportunities.

If you are looking to work overseas than you should definitely look into some type of TEFL certification (presuming you are not a certified K-12 teacher). Many countries do...See More

Feb 1, 2015

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Dee Are you a certified teacher? If so, then you can do much better than this job. These jobs, teaching English, are a dime a dozen. Many of them have a high turnover rate. Some of them hire teachers who really want to teach others hire anyone and many of those are just people who want to travel and have a good time. You can sometimes find discounts on...See MoreAre you a certified teacher? If so, then you can do much better than this job. These jobs, teaching English, are a dime a dozen. Many of them have a high turnover rate. Some of them hire teachers who really want to teach others hire anyone and many of those are just people who want to travel and have a good time. You can sometimes find discounts on these Celta and TEOFL on groupon. I am currently teaching at an international school in Shanghai. Yes, you must have some sort of certification before you can get a visa. Before you agree to the job make sure you get an explicit contract, in English, of what you will be paid, your housing, flight ect. And what will happen if you quit? Many places will tell the teachers they owe $$ or in China if you quit before your contract you have to get a letter from your boss otherwise you can not work in China again. Some contracts will say they will give you the letter even if you quit. Some won't get it if you quit. Make sure you get all the details. Then, google the school for reviews. There are also fb groups that can give you detailed information. DO NOT accept a job if something doesn't seem right. I would hate for you to be thousands of miles away stranded. And as the other person said check Daves Cafe. But again, if the person is pressuring you- pass. There are tons of these jobs available, especially in China.

On 2/01/15, flyingdove wrote: > Recently I been getting a lot of interviews for teaching > English in a foriegn country. Most of them are China. > The recent one wants me for a University and I had THOUGHTI > was being offered the job till she lowered the boom. Mind > you NOTHING was said about this during the interview- she > just sent me a email telling me "she hopes I can get Tefl > certified as the school cannot issue a work visa" > Now again nothing was mentioned about this during the > interview. My question is, IF I decide to get this cert, > will it be worth my while? Will other doors open for other > jobs in other schools/countries. The other question is: how > long does it take to get this cert, and what is the cost to > do so? > I have to decide SOOn as this job is supposed to start in > Sept this year! > Thanks all

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Teaching in an international school

by Bill T (now retired) (with a question )

Nov 10, 2014

I am thinking about resuming my career in an international school, either overseas or somewhere within the United States.

Over the course of the last year or so, I've come to really miss working with students and staff. I "punched out" due to health concerns. I had bariatric surgery a year ago september and have since lost 80 pounds. Knew ...See More

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Bill T (retired) I've send out innumerable letters of into and resumes too, Dee, and YES, I know that age will be a stumbling block for me, most likely the biggest stumbling block. That will especially be true due to my not having any international school experience, but it is what it is. I can do nothing about either situation so I must go with the flow.

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Nov 18, 2014

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FL Teacher Have you thought about teaching in rural Alaska? I read a blog, [link removed].

On 11/10/14, Bill T (now retired) (with a question ) wrote: > > I am thinking about resuming my career in an international > school, either overseas or somewhere within the United > States. > > Over the course of the last year or so, I've come...See More

Dec 31, 2014

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have decided to continue my pursuit

by Bill T (retired)

Nov 22, 2014

I've sent out nearly 35 resumes to schools all over the world. I know my chances are slim, due to my age and lack of international experience, but if one does not ask, the answer is always NO

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Kathleen On 11/22/14, Bill T (retired) wrote: > I've sent out nearly 35 resumes to schools all over the > world. I know my chances are slim, due to my age and lack > of international experience, but if one does not ask, the > answer is always NO

THAT's the attitude, Bill! Good luck. Did you see the post about an international teaching j...See More

Nov 22, 2014

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13 years experience, Do I have a shot

by greg

Nov 16, 2014

Certifications- K-12 Administration, 6-12 Social Studies, K-12 Special Education, I also design and implement tutoring programs to help kids.

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Lily On 11/19/14, greg wrote: > What is the tax rate..in Germany and > italy > > On 11/19/14, HaHa wrote: >> It depends what you are looking for. > None of the schools in >> Germany or Italy will offer much in the > way of housing or >> benefits so don't look there unless you > have virtually no >> debt, stud...See MoreOn 11/19/14, greg wrote: > What is the tax rate..in Germany and > italy > > On 11/19/14, HaHa wrote: >> It depends what you are looking for. > None of the schools in >> Germany or Italy will offer much in the > way of housing or >> benefits so don't look there unless you > have virtually no >> debt, student loans, bills back in the > US. >> >> There are decent to very good schools > in Munich (MIS), >> Frankfurt (FIS) and Dusseldorf (and > probably a few others). >> Living is good but expensive and taxes > are higher than you >> are likely used to. >> >> In Italy there a few schools worth > pursuing (Rome- AOS, >> Florence and Milan) but most have a > mixed reputation. Worth >> it for a few years if you are desperate > to live in Italy >> but also realize that you won't have > much discretionary >> income. >> >> When we interviewed with the top school > in Munich a few >> years back they basically told us we > would be breaking even >> (at best) with the taxes on tuition > credits for our >> children. >> >> We passed. >> >> On 11/17/14, greg wrote: >>> I have past experience teaching ese > and esol social >>> studies, i am the mainstreamed teacher > with the social >>> studies cert and ese cert. i am > currently teaching ESE >>> Inclusion Civics. Does anyone have any > advice on some >>> specific schools in Germany and Italy > to go for? >>> >>> On 11/17/14, Haha wrote: >>>> Actually that is not the case if you > include learning >>>> support positions. Many/most decent > to great schools >> will >>>> have some form of learning support > department, even if >> it >>>> is only one teacher or one per level > (ES,MS,HS). >>>> >>>> While most int'l schools do not > knowingly take SPED >>>> students as we would think of them, > they take many >>>> students with some type of mild > learning disability, >> ADHD >>>> etc. There are many, many of these LS > or Resource >> teacher >>>> positions that are advertised every > year all around the >>>> world (and a good things as they have > helped me work in >> 5 >>>> different countries). >>>> >>>> Ideally you would stress any > experience you have with >>>> learning support and/or inclusion > models and downplay >> any >>>> experience such as self-contained > and/or more moderate >> to >>>> sever students. It won't hurt you but > it won't help much >>>> as only a handful of schools around > the world really >>>> offer comprehensive services for > student beyond the mild >>>> category (whatever that is). >>>> >>>> Dee wrote: >>>>> Yes, there is a good chance that you > could get a job. >>>>> But not with the special ed. Most > international schools >>>>> do not accept special ed. students > b/c they don't have >>>>> the resources to >>>> deal >>>>> with them. Social Studies/history is > sort of a dime a >>>>> dozen. However, if you have IB > training that will work >>>>> in your >>>> favor. But >>>>> short answer- yes you can probably > find a job. Will it >>>>> be a >>>> top >>>>> tier school? Probably not since you > don't have >>>>> international experience. But as > anywhere in the world- >>>>> it all depends on your being in the > right place at the >>>>> right time and what sort >>>> of >>>>> applicants are looking. If you are > single, your chances >>>>> will greatly improve. >>>>> >>>>> On 11/17/14, Haha wrote: >>>>>> Sure. What area is the majority of > your/most recent >>>>>> experience in? Any of your areas > could be potentially >>>>>> useful and SPED is always a good > way to open doors. >>>>>> >>>>>> On 11/16/14, greg wrote: >>>>>>> Certifications- K-12 > Administration, 6-12 Social >>>>>>> Studies, K-12 Special Education, I > also design and >>>>>>> implement tutoring programs to > help kids.

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Ha HA I haven't looked at it lately but over 40% last time we looked at Germany. Maybe lower in Italy but then again the salary will also be lower.

If you are serious about it, invest in Search Associates and get access to their database where 1000's of schools register and have savings potential, benefits, size and make up of school/students/s...See MoreI haven't looked at it lately but over 40% last time we looked at Germany. Maybe lower in Italy but then again the salary will also be lower.

If you are serious about it, invest in Search Associates and get access to their database where 1000's of schools register and have savings potential, benefits, size and make up of school/students/staff etc as part of their school's information folder.

On 11/19/14, greg wrote: > What is the tax rate..in Germany and > italy > > On 11/19/14, HaHa wrote: >> It depends what you are looking for. > None of the schools in >> Germany or Italy will offer much in the > way of housing or >> benefits so don't look there unless you > have virtually no >> debt, student loans, bills back in the > US. >> >> There are decent to very good schools > in Munich (MIS), >> Frankfurt (FIS) and Dusseldorf (and > probably a few others). >> Living is good but expensive and taxes > are higher than you >> are likely used to. >> >> In Italy there a few schools worth > pursuing (Rome- AOS, >> Florence and Milan) but most have a > mixed reputation. Worth >> it for a few years if you are desperate > to live in Italy >> but also realize that you won't have > much discretionary >> income. >> >> When we interviewed with the top school > in Munich a few >> years back they basically told us we > would be breaking even >> (at best) with the taxes on tuition > credits for our >> children. >> >> We passed. >> >> On 11/17/14, greg wrote: >>> I have past experience teaching ese > and esol social >>> studies, i am the mainstreamed teacher > with the social >>> studies cert and ese cert. i am > currently teaching ESE >>> Inclusion Civics. Does anyone have any > advice on some >>> specific schools in Germany and Italy > to go for? >>> >>> On 11/17/14, Haha wrote: >>>> Actually that is not the case if you > include learning >>>> support positions. Many/most decent > to great schools >> will >>>> have some form of learning support > department, even if >> it >>>> is only one teacher or one per level > (ES,MS,HS). >>>> >>>> While most int'l schools do not > knowingly take SPED >>>> students as we would think of them, > they take many >>>> students with some type of mild > learning disability, >> ADHD >>>> etc. There are many, many of these LS > or Resource >> teacher >>>> positions that are advertised every > year all around the >>>> world (and a good things as they have > helped me work in >> 5 >>>> different countries). >>>> >>>> Ideally you would stress any > experience you have with >>>> learning support and/or inclusion > models and downplay >> any >>>> experience such as self-contained > and/or more moderate >> to >>>> sever students. It won't hurt you but > it won't help much >>>> as only a handful of schools around > the world really >>>> offer comprehensive services for > student beyond the mild >>>> category (whatever that is). >>>> >>>> Dee wrote: >>>>> Yes, there is a good chance that you > could get a job. >>>>> But not with the special ed. Most > international schools >>>>> do not accept special ed. students > b/c they don't have >>>>> the resources to >>>> deal >>>>> with them. Social Studies/history is > sort of a dime a >>>>> dozen. However, if you have IB > training that will work >>>>> in your >>>> favor. But >>>>> short answer- yes you can probably > find a job. Will it >>>>> be a >>>> top >>>>> tier school? Probably not since you > don't have >>>>> international experience. But as > anywhere in the world- >>>>> it all depends on your being in the > right place at the >>>>> right time and what sort >>>> of >>>>> applicants are looking. If you are > single, your chances >>>>> will greatly improve. >>>>> >>>>> On 11/17/14, Haha wrote: >>>>>> Sure. What area is the majority of > your/most recent >>>>>> experience in? Any of your areas > could be potentially >>>>>> useful and SPED is always a good > way to open doors. >>>>>> >>>>>> On 11/16/14, greg wrote: >>>>>>> Certifications- K-12 > Administration, 6-12 Social >>>>>>> Studies, K-12 Special Education, I > also design and >>>>>>> implement tutoring programs to > help kids.

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