Follow Angela’s teaching in Kazakhstan blog
One of our talented candidates, Angela, from Kentucky, was recently placed with the NIS program in Kazakstan, and will be heading out to the country later this month to start her new role teaching high school English, arts and humanities. Congratulations! Angela initially approached us with an interest to teach in Abu Dhabi, but after […]
Best free apps for learning a new language
When teaching abroad, although it’s not usually necessary to speak or understand the language, having a basic grasp of key phrases will certainly make your day-to-day life much easier, more enjoyable and will definitely win you friends! For teachers interested in picking up the local language, there are some great free apps available for tablets […]
5 things teachers must do this summer
Just in case you hadn’t noticed – it’s summer time! Whether you’ve been teaching abroad or at home, the coming weeks of freedom are the perfect opportunity to reflect on the past year’s successes and challenges, while applying what you’ve learned to your plans for the year ahead. We highly recommend indulging in the following: […]
New Jobs Hotlist – July 18, 2014
Summer vacation may be here, but are you still looking for a new teaching job for the fall? These are a few of our favorite new job postings this week. Team Leaders, Nazarbayev Intellectual Schools, Kazakhstan The NIS initiative is looking for educational leaders to support the continued development of its gifted and talented student […]
New Jobs Hotlist – July 10, 2014
Here is our pick of our newest international teaching jobs around the word this week. Elementary Teacher, Jakarta, Indonesia A private international school in the bustling city of Jakarta is looking for an enthusiastic elementary teacher, with experience teaching the Cambridge or IB curriculum, and shares the school’s strong community values. Certified teachers can apply […]
The Teach Abroad Experience: Kazakhstan
Canadian teachers, David and Zora, began their Teach Away placement with Nazarbayev Intellectual Schools in Kazakhstan in January 2015. We caught up with them to learn how they’re enjoying her teaching abroad experience in Pavlodar so far. What initially interested you in teaching abroad? My wife and I are both long-time teachers, and we both […]
10 things you didn’t know about Kazakhstan
So what do you know about Kazakhstan? It’s quite likely that the answer is ‘not very much!’ Here are a few fun facts about this beautiful and little-traveled country to get you started. 1. Kazakhstan is located in both Europe and Asia and can be classified as part of either region or both. The Ural […]
7 reasons to teach in Mexico
Teach Away recently made a visit to Mexico City for the annual ASOMEX conference, where we met with international school directors from across Mexico. It was the ideal chance to discuss the challenges and opportunities faced by international education institutions in the country and was a great reminder of why Mexico is such a fantastic […]
Our top must-have Dubai experiences
We’ve been making lots of offers recently for UAE teaching jobs, which has been making us excited for all our lucky teachers who will be making the move to the region very soon! We’ve decided to put together a list of our favorite popular Dubai sights and experiences, as well as a few lesser known […]
Tips for last minute Teach Away applications
If you’re submitting an application for a teaching job abroad that begins in just a couple of months, or even sooner, you can increase your chances of a successful placement by taking into account the following. 1. Make yourself available Before you can be considered for any one of our teaching roles overseas, all candidates […]