{"id":16662,"date":"2025-08-26T03:28:05","date_gmt":"2025-08-26T02:28:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.teacherhorizons.com\/advice\/?page_id=16662"},"modified":"2026-02-26T07:58:24","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T07:58:24","slug":"data-insights-for-international-schools","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.teacherhorizons.com\/advice\/data-insights-for-international-schools","title":{"rendered":"Data insights for international schools"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-16750 is-style-default\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"3000\" height=\"2000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teacherhorizons.com\/advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/Data-insights-website-page-main-infographic.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16903\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teacherhorizons.com\/advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/Data-insights-website-page-main-infographic.png 3000w, https:\/\/www.teacherhorizons.com\/advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/Data-insights-website-page-main-infographic-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.teacherhorizons.com\/advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/Data-insights-website-page-main-infographic-640x427.png 640w, https:\/\/www.teacherhorizons.com\/advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/Data-insights-website-page-main-infographic-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.teacherhorizons.com\/advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/Data-insights-website-page-main-infographic-1536x1024.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.teacherhorizons.com\/advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/Data-insights-website-page-main-infographic-2048x1365.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 3000px) 100vw, 3000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"mt-8\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"-mt-2 inline mr-4 special-case\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teacherhorizons.com\/advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/image2-6.png\" width=\"43\" height=\"45\" alt=\"Why data matters\">Why data matters<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>How can your school stay competitive in a rapidly evolving recruitment market?<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>How do you know if your salary and benefits package is attractive?<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>At what stage are candidates dropping out of your pipeline, and why?<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Are you reaching the right teachers for your subject, location, or ethos?<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>How can you forecast recruitment needs and costs when opening a new school?<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"flex justify-center\">\n  <a class=\"btn btn-coral\" href=\"mailto:shaun@teacherhorizons.com?subject=Discuss%20Teacher%20Horizons%20data%20insights&amp;body=Hi%20Shaun%2C%0A%0AI%E2%80%99m%20interested%20in%20learning%20more%20about%20your%20data%20insight%20reports.%20Please%20could%20we%20arrange%20a%20time%20to%20discuss%20how%20Teacher%20Horizons%20might%20support%20us%20with%20market%20intelligence%20and%20benchmarking%3F%0A%0ALooking%20forward%20to%20hearing%20from%20you.%0A%0ABest%20wishes%2C\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\n    And more \u2013 let\u2019s discuss\n  <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"mt-8\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"-mt-2 inline mr-4 special-case\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teacherhorizons.com\/advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/image3-11.png\" width=\"43\" height=\"45\" alt=\"How we help\">How we help<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>At Teacher Horizons, we\u2019ve supported over 1,000 international schools across 130 countries in recruiting teachers more effectively. Our data insights enable schools to understand their recruitment performance, set competitive compensation packages, and make informed, evidence-based decisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We gather data from three primary sources:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Monitoring of every recruitment step on our platform \u2013 from vacancy to application, interview, and hire<\/li><li>Information provided directly by teachers, leaders and on their profile pages<\/li><li>Proactive research through surveys and interviews with teachers and leaders, on topics such as retention, remote and hybrid learning, and benefits preferences.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<style>\n  @media (max-width: 600px) {\n    .stats-container {\n      flex-direction: column;\n      transform: none !important;\n    }\n  }\n\n  .stats-container img {\n    border-radius: 0 !important; \/* Overrides WordPress image rounding *\/\n    border: 2px solid #d8eeef;\n    width: 90px;\n    height: 90px;\n  }\n<\/style>\n\n<div class=\"stats-container\" style=\"display: flex; 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flex: 1 1 calc(50% - 20px); padding: 30px; border-radius: 16px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 20px;\">\n    <img src=\"https:\/\/www.teacherhorizons.com\/advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/jobs.png\" alt=\"Vacancies icon\">\n    <div style=\"text-align: right; flex-grow: 1;\">\n      <div style=\"font-size: 30px; font-weight: bold;\">11,000+<\/div>\n      <div style=\"font-size: 30px;\">vacancies<br><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">2023\u201324<\/span><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"background-color: #d8eeef; flex: 1 1 calc(50% - 20px); padding: 30px; border-radius: 16px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 20px;\">\n    <img src=\"https:\/\/www.teacherhorizons.com\/advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/applications.png\" alt=\"Applications icon\">\n    <div style=\"text-align: right; flex-grow: 1;\">\n      <div style=\"font-size: 30px; font-weight: bold;\">120,000+<\/div>\n      <div style=\"font-size: 30px;\">applications<br><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">2023\u201324<\/span><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>With over 4,000 school profiles and 128,000+ approved teachers, we offer schools access to a growing dataset to inform strategic planning, reduce hiring times and recruitment costs<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"flex justify-center\">\n  <a class=\"btn btn-coral\" href=\"mailto:shaun@teacherhorizons.com?subject=Discuss%20Teacher%20Horizons%20data%20insights&amp;body=Hi%20Shaun%2C%0A%0AI%E2%80%99m%20interested%20in%20learning%20more%20about%20your%20data%20insight%20reports.%20Please%20could%20we%20arrange%20a%20time%20to%20discuss%20how%20Teacher%20Horizons%20might%20support%20us%20with%20market%20intelligence%20and%20benchmarking%3F%0A%0ALooking%20forward%20to%20hearing%20from%20you.%0A%0ABest%20wishes%2C\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\n    And more \u2013 let\u2019s discuss\n  <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"mt-8\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"-mt-2 inline mr-4 special-case\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teacherhorizons.com\/advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/image12.png\" width=\"43\" height=\"45\" alt=\"What we offer\">What we offer<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-regular\">\n  <table>\n    <tbody>\n      <tr>\n        <td style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><strong>Level<\/strong><\/td>\n        <td style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><strong>Typical use case<\/strong><\/td>\n        <td style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><strong>What you receive<\/strong><\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n\n      <tr>\n        <td><strong>Standard insight report<\/strong><\/td>\n        <td>Annual recruitment or remuneration strategy, market insights and board presentations<\/td>\n        <td>PDF with data tables, charts, and commentary (salary, benefits, applicant pool, recruitment pipeline)<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr style=\"background-color: white;\">\n        <td><strong>Tailored insight report<\/strong><\/td>\n        <td>Salary\/package redesign, new campus planning, or board strategy review<\/td>\n        <td>PDF with bespoke analysis answering your specific questions, plus a follow-up call to discuss findings<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <td><strong>Consultancy<\/strong><\/td>\n        <td>Ideal for new school openings or for overhauling recruitment approach at group or school level<\/td>\n        <td>Comprehensive support with recruitment strategy and costing analysis, fully aligned to your school or group\u2019s goals. Delivered by our data team and experienced international school leaders.<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n    <\/tbody>\n  <\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<style>\n  @media (max-width: 600px) {\n    .responsive-grid {\n      grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;\n    }\n  }\n<\/style>\n\n<div class=\"responsive-grid\" style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 4px; max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto;\">\n  <div style=\"margin: 0; padding: 0;\">\n    <img src=\"https:\/\/www.teacherhorizons.com\/advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/image13.png\" alt=\"Image 1\" style=\"width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; margin: 0; padding: 0; border: 1px solid black; border-radius: 0;\">\n  <\/div>\n  <div style=\"margin: 0; padding: 0;\">\n    <img src=\"https:\/\/www.teacherhorizons.com\/advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/image18.png\" alt=\"Image 2\" style=\"width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; margin: 0; padding: 0; border: 1px solid black; border-radius: 0;\">\n  <\/div>\n  <div style=\"margin: 0; padding: 0;\">\n    <img src=\"https:\/\/www.teacherhorizons.com\/advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/image17.png\" alt=\"Image 3\" style=\"width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; margin: 0; padding: 0; border: 1px solid black; border-radius: 0;\">\n  <\/div>\n  <div style=\"margin: 0; padding: 0;\">\n    <img src=\"https:\/\/www.teacherhorizons.com\/advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/image8-2.png\" alt=\"Image 4\" style=\"width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; margin: 0; padding: 0; border: 1px solid black; border-radius: 0;\">\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"mt-8\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"-mt-2 inline mr-4 special-case\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teacherhorizons.com\/advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/image14.png\" width=\"43\" height=\"45\" alt=\"Subjects we can report on\">Questions our reports answer<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Our tailored reports and targeted surveys help schools answer questions such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Are our salaries and benefits competitive?<\/strong> We benchmark packages for teachers, leaders, and support staff against schools in your city, region, and across the globe so you can set budgets with confidence.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Where do candidates drop out of the hiring process, and how can we shorten time-to-hire?<\/strong> We map every stage from application to acceptance and highlight pinch points that slow recruitment.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Who is applying to our roles, and are we reaching the right people?<\/strong> We analyse applicant demographics, qualification routes, and subject expertise to refine your outreach.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>What do teachers think about our culture, well-being provision, and contract offer?<\/strong> Pulse surveys capture the perceptions that influence acceptance, performance, and retention.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Is our recruitment strategy aligned with the school\u2019s long-term goals?<\/strong> Evidence-based recommendations and optional consultancy support ensure your approach remains mission-aligned.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>How much does a competitive international teacher package actually cost per year?<\/strong> We translate salary and benefits into an estimated annual cost-to-company model so you can plan budgets for current schools and future school openings.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>We also run themed studies on retention, hybrid learning, and other emerging issues, giving you timely insight ahead of sector trends. 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