Teaching abroad: choose the best school for you
There’s no doubt about it: there are hundreds of great international schools with opportunities for teachers, but we know many of you have heard the odd horror story about teaching abroad. Though these stories are few and far between, we know it’s important to learn how to recognize which schools are reputable in order to […]
Tapping into language learning while you sleep
The idea of using the 7+ hours a night of sleep time to subliminally study isn’t new, but recent research shows that there may be more value in our down time after all, specifically when it comes to learning a new language. A team of Swiss psychologists from the Swiss National Science Foundation performed a […]
Set yourself apart by looking the part for a teacher interview
According to a survey of HR Managers, most interviewers form their opinion about a specific candidate within the first 10 minutes of an interview. And no matter how prepared you are to answer some hard-hitting questions when you sit down, that’s only half the battle. A good part of that impression is formed by more […]
Meet the teacher: ESL Instructor, Mark, in Gwangju, South Korea
We caught up with Mark, an ESL teacher from Illinois, who has been teaching abroad on a Teach Away placement for three months at a school in Gwangju, South Korea. We asked him some questions about his experience so far, so he could share an insight and his perspective with others interested in teaching in […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Why teaching abroad is so popular
Teach Away recently made the headlines with rising application figures showing that more and more teachers are looking to swap their classroom for one abroad. So why are increasing numbers of teachers heading overseas to work? Well, where shall we start? 1. Teaching overseas provides new perspectives on education Attitudes towards education and teaching methods vary […]