We talk to hundreds of teachers each week who are thinking of teaching abroad. One of the main barriers which puts people off is the unknown. What is the school like? What will happen when I arrive? Will I have to find my own accommodation? What if I don’t speak the language? These are some… Read more »
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Seven secrets to social success in your new location.
You have made it! We hope you have arrived safe and well to your new school. Congratulations! Now comes the next step: Finding your place in this new (and frankly, terrifying) world. Being an international jet-setter myself, I moved my life to Cambodia last year, to begin working at Teacherhorizons. So having been in a… Read more »
Read more »What to expect when you’re moving to a new country to teach or study abroad
Moving to a new country for an extended period of time can be difficult. They call it ‘culture shock’ for a reason! There are a lot of things we take for granted in our native countries, such as eating customs, colloquial language and social norms. Knowing what to expect when making the move to teach… Read more »
Read more »Teaching Abroad
Expanding opportunities to work at international schools: prepare yourself to teach abroad! Who wouldn’t like a life of world travel, acquiring new languages and learning firsthand about new cultures? Many teachers find the opportunity of working at an international school too hard to pass up! Over the past 14 years, there has been a 35%… Read more »
Read more »From a student’s perspective
During our school year we encounter all sorts of inspiring people, teachers and students alike. Some we get to know better than others. Veasna is one such lady. Not only is she a 2015 JPA graduate, she’s also Teacherhorizons’ very own Data Entry Administrator and a dynamic, fun part of the team. Living and working in… Read more »
Read more »Relocating back home
You may be away on your exotic teaching stint abroad for “only” a year or perhaps your adventures take you away from your home country for longer. Some of you may even stay on and let the roots take a deep hold in the foreign soil which you now call home anyway….For some of you… Read more »
Read more »Why Join Teacherhorizons?
Are you looking for a great international teaching position? The number of overseas teaching opportunities grows year-on-year but schools can vary enormously. So how do you find the right position for you? Here are ten ways Teacherhorizons will help… 1/ Access the best opportunities worldwide Every year we list thousands of teaching opportunities all over… Read more »
Read more »Tips for moving abroad
Got a new teaching job and moving abroad? Here at Teacherhorizons we’ve chatted to our friends at Self Move Hire who have helped us compile a list of important things to consider when making the big move. Moving abroad is a life changing decision for both you and your family. When moving abroad, there’s a lot… Read more »
Read more »The German side of Brazil
With teachers placed all over the world we love to hear interesting stories and accounts of daily lives in far flung places. The excitement of the Olympic Games will soon fade away but we’ll keep Brazil in the spotlight for a little longer through the eyes of our friend and teacher Rodolfo, who shares with… Read more »
Read more »Women’s Safety Abroad
“Is it safe there?” This must be one of the most frequently asked questions when it comes to discussing travelling or moving abroad. It is something we get asked fairly frequently when dealing with newly signed up teachers who are taking off to live in new exciting locations. We’ve connected with several teachers who live… Read more »
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