Tax timeout: tax responsibilities for teachers heading overseas to teach

It’s tax time, and for many people, this isn’t their favorite time of the year. We understand that it can be especially challenging for American teachers who have been teaching overseas to navigate their income taxes for the year. Understanding Expat Tax isn’t an easy feat. And as one of the few countries in the […]

The difference between traveling and living abroad

As an international teacher recruitment agency, we receive many questions about moving overseas – what will it be like to move overseas to teach, what new customs will I have to get used to, what about my day-to-day life will change? These are all very valid questions. One thing – the main thing – we […]

Rethinking education: common misconceptions about learning

Our new blog series, ‘rethinking education’, explores common misconceptions about learning and new ways that international teachers can imagine their classrooms while teaching overseas in order to make the most enriching educational experience for students. Many assumptions that teachers make about their students and the way that they learn have no real merit. Read below […]

Teach Away’s favorite beaches worldwide

Sure, winter can be a novelty for some teachers who have never lived in a cooler climate, but it can get old fast. But don’t fear, because a great beach is never that far away. If you’re on a teach away adventure and you’re looking to escape mid-winter to a nearby beach with crystalline waters […]

ADEC, ADVETI, IAT – What’s the difference?

Abu Dhabi – and the UAE in general – is one of the most popular destinations for Teach Away educators, and the ADEC, ADVETI, and IAT programs hire hundreds of educators each year to teach in the UAE. It can be tough to keep these programs straight, so keep this quick guide handy! ADEC ADEC […]

5 best things about teaching in Saudi Arabia

We’ve currently got some really exciting positions open in Saudi Arabia on the Teach Away job board, but you might need a bit more convincing. Read below for our top 5 reasons why Saudi Arabia is a great place to teach overseas! Great travel opportunities around the Arabian Gulf Because of its location, it’s very […]

Teaching in Saudi Arabia: Life for Women

Saudi Arabia has a lot to offer its teachers, including very competitive salaries and benefits packages, a very intimate look at rich Arabic culture, and a homebase amidst vast coastlines and the storied Arabian desert. But we understand that female teachers may have questions about what they can expect if they head to teach abroad […]

Diversity in the classroom: A checklist for culturally responsive teachers

Whether this is your first teach abroad stint or you’re currently on your fifth contract renewal, it’s always worth evaluating your teaching style and pedagogy to look for areas to improve. In both private international schools as well as public schools, you will encounter a great variety of cultural backgrounds and it’s important as a […]

Live Twitter chat with Teach Away, November 27

If you’d like to participate in our growing Twitter chat, we’re back this week on Thursday, November 27, from 8 – 9 pm GMT, with Elaine as our host. As one of our superstar Placement Coordinators, Elaine will take the reigns this week over at the @teachaway Twitter account. If you’d like to ask her […]