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
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.
Services & Info
Here you can find all of our information related to international teaching
Podcast
Our podcast provides a glimpse into what it’s like to be an international educator and live as an expatriate. Many expats have similar experiences, and we share our tips, advice, and some of the negative aspects of living in another country.
Helpful Links
We have composed a list of helpful links to get you going in your plan of moving abroad and teaching at an international school. We are continually adding and updating this list.
Getting Started
Our Getting Started page is designed to help you see what you’ll need to become an international educator, from experience to background checks. Use our guide as your starting point!
Free Resources
These free resources are designed to help you start your journey to teaching at an international school worldwide. There are free PDFs available to help get you started and plan as you embark on this incredible new journey.
Consultations & Strategy
With 15 years of international experience between us, we can provide feedback on resumes and cover letters, discuss job options, schools and/or locations, or any other matter related to international education.
Education Blogs
- International School Salaries & Packages – What Will They Offer Me?Moving abroad to teach at an international school means leaving some security behind, including family and friends. But what about pay? Do international schools pay well? Are the packages worth my time and effort? Will I be able to make ends meet or go beyond that? When we talk about international school salaries and packages,… Read more: International School Salaries & Packages – What Will They Offer Me?
- An ‘Unofficial’ Guide to International School Tiers – What Makes A ‘Great’ School?The international school space is no longer the “hidden gem” it was 40 years ago. Even then, there was a differentiation between international schools that, while informal and unofficial, continues to be widely accepted as a way to compare, evaluate, or “rank” international schools worldwide. The concept of International School Tiers is something you’ll hear… Read more: An ‘Unofficial’ Guide to International School Tiers – What Makes A ‘Great’ School?