Jimmy’s teach abroad story: From ESL instructor to experienced web developer
Packing up and moving across the world to live and teach is a major commitment. When a teach abroad candidate makes the choice to sign their contract and solidify their plan, they take a lot into consideration. One of the key pieces in this decision-making process is whether or not they think their experience abroad […]
How to avoid cold feet: The teach abroad edition
Feeling anxious about teaching abroad for the first time? I know the feeling, trust me. When I first made the decision to move to Australia to teach and throughout the entire application, interview and offer process, it never occurred to me to feel afraid or nervous. It wasn’t until I broke the news to friends […]
Why you should teach abroad as a college grad
Graduation is a time for university students that is full of mixed emotions – relief, sadness, pride, and definitely some level of uncertainty about what comes next. Even after four years of studying and probably some personal growth, you may not feel ready to settle down into your full-time career. You would rather travel but […]
5 teacher blogs to get you excited about teaching abroad
Leaving to teach abroad soon and looking for first-hand stories from other teachers who’ve been there, done that? Or, are you thinking of dipping your toes into the world of blogging? You’re not alone! Blogs can be a great resource for new teachers abroad looking for help and honest advice on what teaching abroad is […]
How to transition back into teaching at home after teaching abroad
Back in 2012, I had the life-changing opportunity to teach Tibetan refugees living in India. Before leaving Canada, I knew very little about Tibet or Tibetan culture. Teaching in a Tibetan school definitely took a little while to get used to! For example, the classroom didn’t have desks – instead, the students sat […]
4 tips on how to blog while teaching abroad
For many new teachers abroad, traveling and living overseas is a life-changing experience that they’re excited to share with family, friends and the world. If frequent posting on your personal social media channels and Skype sessions with those back home just aren’t cutting it, blogging can be the perfect platform for teachers working abroad to […]
5 things you need to know when submitting your references for teaching jobs abroad
At Teach Away, all teacher candidates applying for teaching jobs abroad (or domestically) need to submit references as part of the application process. As part of the International Task Force for Child Protection, the format and process for handling references has changed. Schools are now asking for confidential reference checks. It is now a requirement […]
Teach in Cairo, Egypt in 2017!
Just in – we’re now hiring for various different subjects of all grade levels to teach in Cairo City, Egypt with American International School. About American International School in Egypt (AISE) Serving a predominantly Egyptian community, the school currently has 1380 students enrolled, from Pre-K to Grade 12. AISE West is fully accredited […]
Which teach abroad job is right for you? [Quiz]
Teach Away receives applications from heaps of candidates with a vast array of skills and qualifications from countries all over the globe. On a very basic level, your core qualifications may point to what type of position you’re qualified for. Take the quiz below to answer a very short series of questions about your qualifications […]
English First is seeking over 150 new grads for teaching jobs in China
It’s not everyday that we have over 150 openings for recent university or college grads seeking an exciting opportunity to teach English abroad. If you’ve recently completed your post-secondary schooling and would love to travel overseas, you could be in luck because English First is looking for candidates just like you for English teaching opportunities […]