Educators across the globe have shared concern over how their students are progressing during this online learning period. But the shift to remote learning had a disparate effect on students. Some of my secondary students thrived in an organized and task-based environment of online classes. Others struggled tremendously with the lack of social connections that… Read more »

Reflecting on the digital classroom Whether we liked it or not, in 2020 we were all forced online. We’ve become experts in Zoom etiquette, fluent in the language of Seesaw, and confident Google Classroom users. For many of us this transition to online learning was unpleasant. Although it provided a good opportunity to empathize with… Read more »

Educators come from different corners of the world and begin their careers at various points in their lives. But we all share the same mission. We are united in our efforts to support the next generation of citizens as we each bring our own experiences to our schools and classrooms.

As I wrap up a two-year journey as Blog Manager for Teacher Horizons, I am left reflecting on what I have learned about international education. I came to this role with experience living around the world, a background in international development and a little teaching experience. I also came with some assumptions around international education…. Read more »

As schools prepare for the festive season and 2020 draws to a close, we reflect on the year where the globe has never felt so small, yet still our daily lives across neighbouring countries seem worlds apart.  Throughout the lockdowns and meltdowns of the last 10 months, 2020 has been far from the booming start… Read more »

This article has been partly informed by an intern at one of our partner International Schools, Chadwick International School in Seoul, South Korea.  Thanks Andrew for your insights on life in South Korea and supporting us with the FAQ section of the article.  How to find an international school job in South Korea.  There is… Read more »

Our partnered schools around the globe are actively contributing to the future of global education and strive towards building environments that support innovation and allow creativity to flourish. Take The Green School, Bali and The British School, Muscat for example, both recently included in the World Education’s report on Schools of the Future and recognised… Read more »

This week we have a special guest conversation from one of our teachers who shares his experiences of becoming an international school teacher for the first time and relocating from Jamaica to Muscat, Oman. Marlon, who had been teaching for 8 years in Jamaica took his first job in an international school in 2016. He… Read more »

Young people are not pursuing careers in STEM. According to Pew Research, only 13% of the workforce (in the U.S) were employed in STEM jobs. The UK also reports a STEM skills shortage, stating: “the shortage of STEM skills in the UK is a reflection of a much wider problem facing developed nations: enticing students… Read more »

Some argue that CPD opportunities in schools are not all they’re cracked up to be, but are these unprecedented times changing how we view professional development for international teachers? As online courses allow new opportunities for professional & personal growth, are schools supporting teachers as they navigate this new virtual landscape? What is Continual Professional… Read more »