Saving more money while teaching overseas
It goes without saying that the benefits of teaching overseas are far more numerous than simply salary, but we can appreciate that everyone wants to be able to pay their bills and save a bit of money. Depending on where in the world teachers choose to teach, the amount of take-home pay can vary greatly, […]
How to know when it’s time to move onto a new teaching job
Before you considered teaching overseas, you had very specific reasons for deciding. But as with any job, as you gain experience, your priorities and career objectives change, and you might now be considering whether or not you should renew your teaching contract for another year or move on to a new challenge. But how do […]
Do you have a question about teaching overseas?
We’re very excited to announce that on Thursday, November 13, from 8 – 9 pm GMT, we’ll be holding a live Q&A on Twitter with our Placement Coordinator, Alexandra Capistrano. She’ll be taking over the @teachaway Twitter account for 1 hour. Alexandra has been working as a Placement Coordinator with Teach Away for just over […]
Meet the teacher: Certified teacher, Bill, in Delhi, India
Bill, a certified teacher from Bellingham, Washington, began his Teach Away placement at iDiscoveri Education in Gurgaon, South Delhi, India, about 3 weeks ago. Instead of teaching, he is developing a Science Curriculum for the institute. We caught up with him to learn how he’s enjoying his Teach Away experience so far, and to see […]
Teach Away Telegram – November 2014
Join us for a Twitter chat with one of our Placement Coordinators We’re very excited to announce that on Thursday, November 13 from 8 – 9 pm GMT, we’ll be holding a live Q&A on Twitter with our Placement Coordinator, Alexandra Capistrano. She’ll be taking over the @teachaway Twitter account for 1 hour. Alexandra has […]
Don’t stop the party: celebrating the holidays while teaching overseas
Don’t stop the party: celebrating the holidays while teaching overseas With Halloween creeping up, Thanksgiving right around the corner, and Christmas and Hanukkah just about a month away, we’re sure all you teaching overseas are feeling a little nostalgic for your traditions back home. The holidays can be a tough time to be away from home. […]
Winning friends: how to meet new people while teaching overseas
We know from speaking with teachers who have been placed through Teach Away to teach overseas that many of them have been worried about being able to settle in and make friends while abroad. This is a completely normal concern: everyone wants to connect with others on some level. Having friends is an important part […]
5 things you’ll learn from teaching in China
Hello prospective traveler! So you’re thinking about teaching in China. Naturally, you’re looking for insights and information that will help you anticipate, navigate, and hopefully celebrate this unique country. The funny thing is, even after living in China for years, you can still wake up not knowing what to expect. That was the case for […]
Time to update your availability date!
With school hiring season starting to take off, you can help us to help you find your ideal teaching job abroad by making sure your profile and availability dates are up-to-date. You can do this by logging in to your Teach Away account and going to your profile section. There, you can update your availability […]
Google Street View maps the Arabian Desert using a camel
You can now take a virtual tour of the United Arab Emirates’ Liwa Desert, one of the most breathtaking landscapes in the world, courtesy of a camel hired by Google Maps. The footage shares views of the 25 – 40 meter sand dunes that were once home to early settlers in the Late Stone Age […]