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 […]
How to stay connected with family and friends while teaching in China
If you’ve taken a glance at our job board lately you’ll have noticed there are a ton of teach abroad jobs in China. This country has so much to offer teachers at any stage of their career including fascinating culture and language, competitive pay, great benefits, and a huge range of teaching positions. However, if […]
How to craft a strong resume and cover letter to teach abroad
As you already know, creating a positive first impression is key to landing any job, and nabbing a coveted position to teach abroad is no different. However, if you’ve never applied to an international school before, you may have no clue how to impress a potential employer and increase your chances of nabbing a job […]
What’s it like to teach special education abroad?
On any day of the week teaching special education requires a good dose of adaptability, creative thinking and intuition. So, what’s it like when you do it in a different country? What similarities can you expect when you teach special education abroad? The fundamentals of the job will be the same wherever you go. Special […]
How to increase your chances of landing your English teach abroad job
Around the world, there’s a sky-high and ever-growing demand for English teachers to work at local schools. After all, English is seen as the global language of business, with one in four people able to speak or understand it worldwide. The usefulness of knowing English is pushing more people to learn—from young professionals to parents […]
Teaching English to Young Learners in Japan
Ah, Japan. From carving up fresh-fallen powder in Honshu to dining on mind-blowing Nigiri, Sashimi, and Maki (I mean, it’s a sushi lover’s Mecca), Japan is a country rich in incredibly beautiful cultural anomalies and unique opportunities. Perhaps, what’s most exciting to the Teach Away team are the opportunities to teach English abroad in Japan […]
How to get a TEFL certification while still in school
A TEFL certificate is increasingly becoming a must-have for anyone who wants to teach abroad. Country regulations are changing and schools are upping their requirements as the applications continue to flood in. But here’s the good news: earning a TEFL certificate can be completed over your summer break! You may not have realized but you […]
How to handle stress while teaching abroad
Teaching abroad is probably one of the most intense things you’ll ever do. It involves moving countries, moving houses, and starting a new job, any of which is already stressful but now, you’re doing it all at once. And all while having to communicate in a foreign language you might not speak a word of. […]
Everything you need to know about teaching at private schools vs. public
There are teaching fundamentals that are relevant in every classroom, from lesson planning, knowledge sharing, and homework marking. But the kind of school you teach in can make a big difference to your work life. There are many types of schools out there but all of them fall into one of two categories: public or private. Choosing where […]
Teach in paradise! What to expect when moving to Hawaii to teach
Thinking about moving to Hawaii to teach? The islands of Hawaii are a place of dreams for many. With their combination of awe-inspiring scenery, great weather, and a laid-back lifestyle, plus the ease of traveling there for U.S. citizens, it’s not hard to see why. But what if your dream vacation destination could become your actual […]