If you’ve had a hectic teaching year, you deserve a well-earned rest. Here are some of our favourite ways to unwind and get out of ‘school mode’. 1. Zen out Try out some yoga or meditation classes, or go the whole hog and take a retreat where you’re not allowed to speak for a week…. Read more »

We recently featured a post on things to pack when you move abroad, and it made me think about things I miss from home. I’ve been teaching in Siem Reap, Cambodia for 18 months, and there are some things I’m extremely glad I brought, some things I needn’t have, and some things that are physically impossible… Read more »

At Teacher Horizons we take pride in our personalised and supportive approach. We’re always delighted to receive feedback from happy teachers. As we reach the end of an academic year we wanted to spotlight some of the teachers who we’ve helped on their way to a new adventure. Kelly Wilson – Myanmar “My husband and I… Read more »

When teaching abroad, ideally you have a great salary and can save a good chunk every month. But it’s always nice to make a little extra money in your free time, during holidays or between jobs. So, how can teachers earn extra income using their existing skills? 1. Private tuition The most obvious option is using… Read more »

The Teacher Meet-Up is a chance to get together with other teachers in your city to share ideas, experiences and make some new connections. We were happy to host our first Teacher Meet-Up in Siem Reap, Cambodia. A good number of teachers from various international schools around Siem Reap were able to join in and enjoy… Read more »

Your CV is a great place to showcase your skills. In creative industries there’s a lot of buzz about making your CV ultra-eyecatching by designing it in the form of a webgame, menu, or printing it on a milk carton. So how better to show off your lesson-planning and activity-designing flair than by making your… Read more »

We visited three of the best international schools in Phnom Penh, and was happy to give them the seal of approval. Here’s a bit about the schools and what makes them great.

What makes a great teacher? “Soft skills” are as important as qualifications or training. I believe that the greatest quality of all is empathy.

Impressed the interviewer with skills and experience? Check. Accepted the job? Check. Booked the plane ticket? Hang on… check. It’s easy to get excited about jetting off somewhere new. But don’t forget to take your health into consideration! You don’t want to come down with a miserable cold in your first week of teaching, or catch something nastier that could have been prevented. Here are some ways to stay healthy when you move abroad.

The Giant Puppet Project is a children’s community arts project that was established in Siem Reap, Cambodia, in 2007. The project culminates in a yearly parade, where elaborate puppets representing educational themes are paraded through the streets. Because our Asian office is based in Siem Reap, Teacher Horizons took the opportunity to get involved with the 2015… Read more »