Before signing an international teaching contract, make sure you understand your role, salary, benefits, housing and relocation support. Asking the right questions and checking the contract carefully will help you start your overseas teaching adventure with confidence.

It’s an exciting time for teachers considering an international experience. With a global shortage of educators and schools actively recruiting, now is the perfect moment to explore opportunities abroad. Learn how to research schools, plan effectively, and craft a tailored cover letter that highlights your experience, aligns with school values, and helps you stand out in a competitive international teaching market.

Teaching careers are no longer defined by geography alone. As global school groups reshape international education, teachers can now build long term, high impact careers with world class professional development, international mobility, and clear leadership pathways without sacrificing stability. Discover why choosing the right education network matters more than choosing the right country and how global schools are redefining career growth for teachers at every stage.

Email etiquette plays a bigger role in international education than most people realise. Whether you are applying for a new role, contacting a headteacher overseas or following up with a colleague, your emails often create the first impression others have of you. Even with modern tools to help us write, clear and professional communication is still essential, especially when working across different cultures and time zones.

Walk into any primary classroom and you will see the signs. A child sits frozen over a blank page. Another rushes through answers simply to finish as quickly as possible. Someone calls out, “Miss, can I go and sharpen my pencil?” On the surface it looks like avoidance, but it often points to something deeper. It is maths anxiety. It affects confident learners as much as those who struggle and it quietly shapes how children see themselves as mathematicians. The impact is significant. Anxiety interrupts working memory, increases fear and reduces curiosity. Awesomenicity was created to change this. It brings confidence, joy and calm back into primary maths through playful inquiry, visual learning and strong teacher support. Every child deserves to feel good about maths and every teacher deserves the tools to help make that happen.

International schools face unique challenges when it comes to fostering belonging and inclusion. From political and funding pressures to cultural differences and stakeholder pushback, schools must navigate a complex landscape to ensure every student, staff member, and family feels seen and valued. Discover practical strategies for creating inclusive communities, building accountability, and sustaining long-term initiatives that strengthen engagement and promote a culture of belonging.

Across classrooms from Nairobi to New Delhi, students are quietly navigating the world with dyslexia, a learning difference that transcends geography, language and culture. Research shows that dyslexia affects up to 10% of the global population and appears across all writing systems, from alphabetic to logographic.

Each October, Dyslexia Awareness Month reminds educators of the importance of early screening, evidence-based teaching and celebrating neurodiversity. With the right support, dyslexic learners can thrive, and every teacher has a role to play in making that possible.

Anyone who has moved overseas knows that arriving in a new country can bring on a wave of different emotions. Starting a completely new chapter in a different place can be incredibly exciting, but it can also feel overwhelming, especially if it’s your first time. You’re leaving behind loved ones, your favourite spots and daily… Read more »

Teaching has evolved dramatically since the first schools in Mesopotamia, where students spent hours carving cuneiform into clay tablets. Today, technology offers educators powerful new tools to make classrooms more inclusive. For international teachers working with diverse student populations, artificial intelligence (AI) can be a game changer, from creating personalised learning plans to detecting early signs of disengagement. This blog explores six practical ways AI can help teachers build classrooms where every student can thrive.

Connection is the Curriculum: An Interview with Philip Bowman
Discover how Philip Bowman, 2024 School Leader of the Year and co-founder of MARIO Education, is revolutionising classrooms worldwide through one-to-one learning conversations. From his journey as an international-school educator to building an ed-tech platform, Bowman shares insights on fostering pupil well-being, inclusion, and academic growth. Learn about MARIO’s impact, such as a 65% reduction in urgent well-being concerns at Dwight School Seoul, and what’s next for 2025-2026, including a new teacher well-being programme.