International Education – Your Place to Getting Started!

Welcome to our International Education Page

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Designed to help you begin your journey as an overseas educator in the world of international education – All About International Education

Who Are We?

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We are Cam and Ana, and we have been in the world of international education for 15 years. We have lived and taught in various places, including China, Korea, the Dominican Republic, and Saudi Arabia.

We have experience in both elementary/primary and secondary settings. We are both trained in IB (PYP & DP) and are very knowledgeable regarding AERO Standards, the C3 Framework for Social Studies, and more.

We have extensive international education experience, from trailing spouses to internships to attending job fairs around the world.

We are here to help YOU start your journey to new cultures, places, and schools as an international teacher!

What IS teaching abroad?

Working at an international school in another country as a K-12 teacher is the focus of this section. It is designed for educators licensed in their home countries with aspirations of continuing this practice in a new country (i.e., not teaching English, TEFL, ESL, etc.). International education means working at a school accredited by different accrediting bodies from around the world (such as WASC, IB, CIS, etc.). It also means working with educators and students from around the world who live and work in country.

• Work Environment – International schools usually have smaller class sizes, better resources, and offer more paid professional development.
• Travel – Perhaps the number one reason to live and teach internationally is the opportunity to travel more around the world than you would if you were in your home country.

Why would you want to teach abroad?

We’ve all been there at some point, teaching at home, wondering if we made the right career choice. We are educators, and while we know teaching is a rewarding career, we also know the heavy toll it can take on us. There’s nothing wrong with teaching in your home country, but if you yearn for more, then teaching internationally might be a better option. Let’s take a look at some of the perks of working in an international school:

• Pay – Depending on the state and/or country of origin, you might have a higher base salary in the international education world.
• Benefits – International schools offer some wonderful benefits, such as worldwide healthcare, rent coverage, and little or no taxes. All of this, even with a lower salary, can lead to HUGE savings!

Getting Started Teaching Abroad

This course is designed for those interested in starting a career in international education. This course will provide you with timelines, resources, and a community as you prepare for your journey into the world of international education.

Start Your Journey Today!

Education Blogs

• What to Expect When You…Teach At An International School
  What to Expect When You…Teach At An International School In our podcast and other pages, we’ve discussed why someone might want to teach at an international school. However, we often read others’ ideas about teaching internationally or are asked if we travel all the time or relax (such as going to the beach when we… Read more: What to Expect When You…Teach At An International School
• Learn The Most Common Terms: Our Glossary of International Teaching
  Learn The Most Common Terms: Our Glossary of International Teaching The international school space is a world of its own. And like other career spaces, it has its own language. We often see questions online about common terms frequently used in recruitment informational packages, applications, the moving process, etc. Our glossary of international teaching is… Read more: Learn The Most Common Terms: Our Glossary of International Teaching