Teaching abroad may be commonly seen as something that young people do, but there are many reasons why teachers in the later stages of their career might want to head overseas. However, the options for finding an international school job start to narrow once you’re approaching your 60s. The good news is, getting the job is certainly… Read more »

Have you ever raced in a half marathon? How about in a half marathon inside one of the largest ancient monuments in the world? Part of the Teacher Horizons team is based in the Cambodian city of Siem Reap, right next to the spectacular temples of Angkor Wat (named the best sight in the world by… Read more »

Did you know that 100% of the teachers we placed last year had at least one reference completed by a Headteacher or Deputy Head? That’s why completing your references properly is imperative! Here’s what you need to know to get those references completed. Using Teacher Horizons’ streamlined system, it’s quick and easy for everyone. Here’s… Read more »

At Teacher Horizons we love to know what our teachers are getting up to! Blog editor Sammy asked a few questions to Lua Yaganagi who is living and teaching in Yantai, China. 1. Where are you teaching? What made you choose that location? I teach in Yantai, China at an International school called the Yew… Read more »

In summer 2015 we launched Teacher Horizons’ first blog post competition. The mission: to write a blog post that enlightens and inspires. International teacher James Canvin won the prize of $100 in Amazon vouchers with this fantastic account of his experience in Nepal. Read on to find out more about his time teaching at the edge… Read more »

If you’re a TEFL teacher for any length of time, it’s likely you’ll become aware of the lucrative world of international school teaching. However, the requirements to teach at a good international school are higher, in terms of qualifications and experience, than most TEFL positions around the world. If you’re thinking of taking your career… 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 »

Being able to inspire students on a daily level and motivate them to do all the things required by the schooling system might just be the hardest thing for a teacher today. It is not a secret that most students’ attention span is generally quite small and that they are not ready to join class… 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 »

I was chatting to a good friend the other day – we both returned from teaching in Nigeria a couple of years ago and as we were talking about our experiences since returning home, we realised that we we were both suffering from feeling out of place in our own home country as well as… Read more »