Your journey has just begun! You’ve decided to start teaching overseas, and although you may have left the US mainland, your US tax obligations still remain. This post by Ines Zemelman from Taxes For Expats will go over the basic tax information you need to know as an American educator abroad. WHAT DO I NEED… Read more »

Vicky Harris has been teaching Business Studies in Istanbul for almost a whole school year now. She has answered some of the important questions about what the area and the school is like. Have a read if you are considering taking up a position in Turkey and want to know more! Where are you teaching… Read more »

Interested in heading to the Americas as part of your next adventure? One of our very own Biology teachers, Paul Arnold, can give you the low down on life in Mexico City. He was actually looking to head to Asia but fate (and a great interview with Churchill College) brought him to Mexico. It’s a… Read more »

Here comes the nitty gritty… In part 1 of this blog, I explained the basics of document legalisation, introduced you to some key terms and explained how Vital Legalisation can help you. In this part I’m going to try and cover the requirements for some of the more popular destinations for overseas teachers. There’s no real… Read more »

So you’ve taken the giant leap of accepting a teaching position overseas. Congratulations! It’s a very brave and exciting move, but one that can be fraught with pitfalls for the un-initiated. Our purpose is to relieve you of one of the major headaches you’ll encounter when preparing for your move – document legalisation. I know,… Read more »

Beijing is a smoggy and chaotic city. You either love it or you hate it. For brave and curious souls, Beijing presents a magnificent adventure, an opportunity to experience all the good things that China has to offer. We work with many schools in Beijing, and recently helped Scott Hannan on his way to one… Read more »

After completing a whirlwind first semester as Assistant Principal at a busy International school in Hong Kong, Ryan Peet gives us his top tips for settling in as quickly as possible to your new job and surroundings. Particularly useful if you are moving abroad for the first time! 1) Do your research In terms of your… Read more »

Istanbul is a vibrant and energetic city famous for bridging the East and West. One of Europe’s most cosmopolitan and culturally rich cities, it’s a wonderful place to live and offers an excellent quality of life for teachers. Especially when you work at one of the top schools in the country! Daniel Blanco has just spent… Read more »

Moving is one of the most stressful events in life, right up there with the death of a loved one and divorce. For children ages 2 to 6, it’s as if their entire world is being disrupted. The good news is that this age group is very resilient and adapts quickly. Here are five strategies… Read more »

Calling all teachers in London! Cairo English School is on the lookout for adventurous and experienced teachers to join their dedicated and diverse team in Egypt. Interviews are being held in London from the 19th – 24th November or over Skype. If you are interested in this amazing opportunity, read on to hear some testimonials from… Read more »