I moved out to Siem Reap, Cambodia to join the Teacher Horizons team in September 2016. I have fallen deeply in love with the city, its bustling centre with busy markets and street vendors, the incredible ruins of Angkor Wat, the breath-taking countryside, so vast, flat and green, and of course the locals; never have… Read more »

Looking for a new start this new year? Wondering whether teaching abroad is your next step? Hear from Chris Lyons, an adventurous geography teacher who moved to South Korea back in August. He tells us why he is pleased to have taken the leap and explains how moving to one country opens doors to so many more.

Kathleen Cordeiro and her family have been dreaming of living abroad for many years, and are now living in Quito, Ecuador, where they have enjoyed the past five months. Kathleen writes to share her experiences of this incredible opportunity so far.   A quick process  I was applying for English positions in South America through… Read more »

Are you thinking of moving to China but have questions about the life there? Phil Rishton recently moved to Yantai to begin teaching at Yew Wah International Education School. Here are his first thoughts on the school and on China. Arrival and apartment My wife and I were collected from the airport by the school driver and… Read more »

Are you looking for a great international teaching job? The number of overseas teaching vacancies is still growing each year but international schools can vary enormously.  So how do you find the right position for you? Here are ten ways Teacher Horizons will help… 1. Access the best international teaching jobs worldwide Every year we… Read more »

Got a new teaching job and moving abroad? Here at Teacher Horizons 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… Read more »

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 »

“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 »

The new school year is around the corner. Whether it’s only fairly recently that you’ve begun to think about a career change or it’s been on the cards for ages, there’s still time to find some amazing teaching opportunities abroad – starting now! With these last minute placements it’s essential that you get in touch… Read more »

I was having my morning coffee at one of my favourite caffeinating joints in town (it’s called Sister Srey and you definitely should visit if you’re ever in Siem Reap) and it was almost time for me to wrap up my life in the country. Siem Reap’s coffee places are great meeting spots and if… Read more »