The end of October is a spooky time of year the world over! The Mexican festival of “Día de Muertos”, or Day of the Dead, is celebrated annually on 31st October to 2nd November in order to remember lost friends or family and help their souls’ spiritual journeys. Here are a few ideas for a… Read more »

If you’re already a qualified teacher in your home country and want to take your career to an international school abroad, adding ESL to your skill set can be a great way to open up new opportunities. There’s a huge demand for ESL teachers, so gaining an appropriate qualification and relevant experience can allow even relatively… Read more »

When sizing up your potential international school salary, one factor to consider is tax. In most countries, you can expect a fair chunk of your salary to go to the tax man before you see it. Of course, the tax rate shouldn’t be the only factor you take into account when assessing your potential salary…. Read more »

Movies. We all love them and most of us spend hours each week watching at least one great film. Films can make us laugh like a hyena or cry like a baby, and then there are the films that leave us feeling mellow, calm and at peace. Films are wonderful for a variety of reasons… 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.

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.

If you currently teach in an international school there is a good chance you’ll love your life. International school teaching offers unparalleled opportunities for professional and personal development in a supportive environment and new culture. However, there may be something missing: the feeling that you are making a difference. There is a reasonable probability that… Read more »

So many schools call themselves “international” – it’s hard to know which ones are reputable. Here is how we identify a good international school.

Why should we encourage bilingualism in the English-language classroom? When emergent bilingual students use their mother tongues meaningfully in classroom activity, they continue to value their home languages and cultures.

No matter if you are teaching in Timbuktu or Chicago, you will have to deal with students that are attentive, disruptive, well behaved, and some that might be better described as a bunch of monkeys. Is there a clear cut solution across the board that will work for every student? No! The solution that is available for all teachers everywhere is their ability to innovate and think creatively to help everyone learn.