In this post, we speak with Teacher Horizons member and international school teacher, Daniel Akintoye. We discuss his background and his experience with international teaching.

This article has been partly informed by an intern at one of our partner International Schools, Chadwick International School in Seoul, South Korea.  Thanks Andrew for your insights on life in South Korea and supporting us with the FAQ section of the article.  How to find an international school job in South Korea.  There is… Read more »

China is a large and diverse place so asking the question “what is it like to live & teach in Beijing, China?” isn’t so simple to answer! That’s why we called on our teacher, Oscar to share his experiences first hand. Oscar, from Portugal, happily agreed to share his experience of Beijing with us. Read… Read more »

Are you asking yourself what it is like to teach in Hong Kong right now? The recent political protests in the headlines may have raised some concerns for those interested in teaching in Hong Kong. Louise Cosgrove is here to reasure us through an account of her experience working with English Schools Foundation (ESF) and… Read more »

Building strong partnerships and trusting relations is integral to Teacher Horizons. We have been lucky enough to work with the Yew Chung Education Foundation (YCEF)  for six years and placed over 150 teachers. We are hosting a recruitment event in London on the 7th & 8th of December, so now is a perfect time to… Read more »

We continue to share our valuable school visits in this week’s blog. Our team at Teacher Horizons have a thorough understanding of what makes a school desirable from a teacher’s perspective. We travel to our schools and check in with the quality and environment of the place often so that we can share this wealth… Read more »

South Korea is a popular destination with international teachers. It has a vibrant expatriate community and relatively high potential for saving. Weather wise, you get distinct seasons with cold winters and hot humid summers. The food is eclectic and flavorful and staples like Kimchi have become internationally renowned. Despite where Kimchi is situated on your… Read more »

Ever wondered what it would be like to live and teach in China? When we asked one of our current teachers, Petros, about his experience he was enthusiastic and eager to give us the low down. Drawing on his short and concise insights, this blog is full of reasons why teaching in China is a… Read more »

So, you have heard the rumours of the magical place with tax-free salaries, lucrative saving potential and a convenient hub to explore the rest of the world—now how do you filter out the rumours from the facts?  It can often be confusing to know what you need in order to move to the United Arab… Read more »

Starting a career teaching internationally can feel like a daunting task. This week, fellow teacher Dean gives us a short but sweet account of his transition to living and teaching in China. Dean embarked on his first international teaching gig with Maple Leaf schools. Based in China, they offer a great opportunity to gain experience internationally as they… Read more »