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International Schools
Updated 28 November 2009
If you've got a valid teaching license and at least two years teaching experience, preferably in a school, then teaching at an international school might be for you. You generally get paid summers, longer holidays, and better hours than working at language institutes. Working at an international school is usually a bit more stressful though as you have more lesson planning, meetings, and grading to do. But it might be worth it. You can find lots of info on the International School Review Forum. They also have an Article section for free. There are also reviews of schools, but you have to join, about 30usd a year, to read them.There are two ways to get jobs at international schools: recruitment fairs or applying directly. If you're looking for jobs, find links in the Job Sites article.
Always ask for a written reference when you leave a job, no matter if it's paid or a volunteer position. Have your employer write when you work, job title, levels worked with, and what your responsibilities were. It should be printed on school letterhead and carry your employer's stamp (if they have one), their signature, their name, job title, school address, phone, and email. Try to get two copies of this.
International Recruitment Fairs
Many positions are filled at recruitment fairs. Keep in mind that you will have to pay a small fee in order to register with an agency. Below is a calendar to keep in mind when looking for international school positions.
Job Fairs and Recruitment Agencies
CIS (Council of International Schools)
Education Canada
European Council of International Schools
Global Links Tutors
Institute of International Education
ISS (International Schools Services)
Search Associates
Teach Anywhere
Teach Away
Teach Overseas
Teachers International Consultancy
University of Northern Iowa University
Recruitment Calendar
September: Register with a recruitment agency.
October/November: Submit references and dossier.
December: You will be notified if you are accepted.
February: Interview at the recruitment fairs.
March/April: Contracts are made.
May/June: a few more recruiting fairs open for schools to fill last minute vacancies.
July/August: recruitment agencies fill final vacancies
Applying Directly
You can apply directly to a school either by answering adverts or simply sending a letter of introduction to the schools of your choice.
Lists of Schools
American International schools
American Overseas Schools
Association of Christian Schools International
Association of American Schools in South American
British International Schools Worldwide
Council of British Independent Schools in the EC
English Schools.org
Independent Schools of the British Isle
List of Universities
Institute of International Education
International Baccalaureate Organisation
Network of Christian Schools
Move and Stay
Round Square International
Schools.ac
Shell Schools
Worldwide Education
Advertised Jobs
Chronicle
Department of Defense
Higher Ed Jobs
Joy Jobs (fee involved)
TES
TESOL
The Guardian
TIE Online (fee involved)
After Accepting a Job
Once you get a job, you'll have to be prepared to move to another country. Try looking at the articles below to help your move go smoothly.
Moving to Another Country
Dealing with Culture Shock
Living in a Foreign Country
Learning the Local Lingo
If you're not sure whether the job is good for you or not, try looking at How to Accept/Reject a Job Offer.
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