8 ways to make new connections while teaching abroad

Friends teaching abroad

One of the most intimidating parts of teaching abroad is the thought of going it alone. Even if you’re an extrovert, striking out on your own is scary and the thought that you don’t know who’ll you’ll be celebrating your next birthday with or even simply hanging out with on the weekends can feel downright […]

Going global with International House Berkeley’s new TEFL certificate

Looking for a TEFL course to take this summer? International House Berkeley has just the program for you! Created in a proud partnership between Teach Away and Berkeley’s Robertson Centre for Intercultural Leadership (CIL), this newly minted course only launched a few months back, but it’s already turning heads. Are you interested in hearing more? […]

Salaries, bonuses and negotiations: getting paid to teach overseas

Money might not be the main motivator that inspires people to teach abroad, but one thing’s for sure⁠—if you’re setting off on the adventure of a lifetime you’ll want to make sure you’ve got enough yen, euros or dirhams in your pocket to enjoy it. But at the same time, you’ve probably heard stories of […]

The truth about finding a teach abroad job in Europe

Who wouldn’t want to teach in Europe? It’s a continent of dazzling culture, fascinating history, beautiful landscapes, and some of the world’s most delicious food (Bonjour to pizza, tapas, and croissants ) Often you’ll find a captivating mix of all these elements in one country, before you even begin thinking about the multitude of travel […]

What you need to know about in-person interview sessions

It may come as a surprise, but not all international schools hire off of a Skype interview. Some schools are very particular about meeting teachers in-person before making a job offer. Throughout the year, our partners will hold interview sessions in major cities across the world to find the top talent for their schools. Teach […]