Top 6 jobs that allow you to travel the world in 2023
While the global pandemic has grounded any plans for international travel, things have begun to shift. Staying healthy and cautious remains a top priority, but there are signs of hope that 2023 might be the year for exploring the world again. This means that your dreams of living and working overseas are looking more and […]
How to teach in a different country when the time is right
Wondering if you should keep your plans for teaching overseas? You’re not alone. The pandemic has brought all of us face-to-face with different challenges. One that many people are facing is a sadness that feels like grief over the loss of future plans. Exciting plans for traveling the world have been replaced with serious doubts […]
Crowded job market reveals new career opportunities for Canadian teachers
Getting accepted into a teacher training program in the first place used to be the hardest part for aspiring teachers in Canada. Nowadays, though, the hardest part is actually finding a job after you graduate. The upside is that, following several years of some truly grim job prospects for Canadian educators, teacher unemployment rates across […]
The perfect teach abroad candidate: 5 qualities schools look for
Hiring schools abroad often receive hundreds of applications for each vacancy they’ve posted. And because great schools are built on great teachers, they’re very committed to making the right hire and usually have a pretty good idea of what they want more of at their school. So, what are these highly coveted qualities that make […]
The ultimate packing checklist for teaching abroad
Teaching abroad is an exciting experience: beautiful destinations to explore, interesting people to meet and a brand-new community to become a part of! But getting ready to move abroad and packing everything you need to live in a different country in one suitcase can be a stressful and daunting process. Whether you’re teaching English abroad […]
Why international schools are demanding digitally literate teachers
The role of the international teacher in the 21st-century classroom is quickly evolving. If you’re an international teacher looking to stay ahead of the curve, you need to have a game plan up your sleeve. And there’s no better time than this summer to seek out professional development options to help you brush up on […]
Teaching across cultures: Being mindful of cultural differences in the international classroom
As a teacher abroad, being able to recognize cultural differences will not only help you form a safe and comfortable environment for open communication between you and, your students and their families. It will also help you implement culturally responsive teaching practices in your classroom to ensure every student learns to their full potential. When […]
Why culturally responsive teaching matters now more than ever
Culturally responsive teaching goes beyond having an understanding of classroom composition. A high level of cultural competence in the classroom involves the ability to read and react to challenging scenarios that stem from cultural variety and differences among students and staff in the learning environment. While virtues of tolerance and respect are paramount in […]
Why teachers abroad need to make cultural competence a priority
With demand for teachers internationally at an all-time high, there’s never been a more exciting time to explore teaching abroad. However, for many teachers abroad, finding their feet in a culturally diverse classroom is one of the biggest obstacles they’ll face in their teaching career. Teachers abroad need to be mindful of cultural differences in […]
How to celebrate the holidays while living and teaching abroad
For teachers abroad, homesickness often strikes hardest during the holiday season. It’s easy to wallow in those feelings of loneliness when you’re away from all things familiar – and your Facebook feed is full of friends and family enjoying the usual festive traditions back home. Don’t stress – you can still have a good time […]