Are you tempted by teaching abroad? Should you stay or should you go? This may be exactly the question you are asking yourself right now as you are entering the world of teaching or even if you are a seasoned professional. We’ve connected with Mikey who is based in exotic Cambodia to find out about… Read more »

We’ve connected with Zoe Anderson at Study Select to get her views and tips on teacher-parent communication from the teachers’ perspective. If you’re a teacher, you love your students. You might not always like them, but you honestly care about the kids who come into your classroom every day. Those students look up to you and… Read more »

Here at Teacher Horizons we were approached by PEAS in a POD to share their vision and it’s our pleasure to spread the word. Meet PEAS in a POD – a unique scheme giving children all over the world the opportunity to look through the window of a Ugandan classroom by linking schools. What is PEAS… Read more »

Tax free salary, healthy work-life balance, stunning mosques, excellent food markets and beautiful nature – see why international teacher Alan chose to live and work in Brunei. We’ve asked Alan a few questions about how his old life in Dublin compares to his latest teaching choice. “If you’re looking for a relaxed location where you… Read more »

The end of October is a spooky time of year the world over! The Mexican festival of “Día de Muertos”, or Day of the Dead, is celebrated annually on 31st October to 2nd November in order to remember lost friends or family and help their souls’ spiritual journeys. Here are a few ideas for a… Read more »

If you’re already a qualified teacher in your home country and want to take your career to an international school abroad, adding ESL to your skill set can be a great way to open up new opportunities. There’s a huge demand for ESL teachers, so gaining an appropriate qualification and relevant experience can allow even relatively… Read more »

When sizing up your potential international school salary, one factor to consider is tax. In most countries, you can expect a fair chunk of your salary to go to the tax man before you see it. Of course, the tax rate shouldn’t be the only factor you take into account when assessing your potential salary…. Read more »

Movies. We all love them and most of us spend hours each week watching at least one great film. Films can make us laugh like a hyena or cry like a baby, and then there are the films that leave us feeling mellow, calm and at peace. Films are wonderful for a variety of reasons… Read more »

We visited three of the best international schools in Phnom Penh, and was happy to give them the seal of approval. Here’s a bit about the schools and what makes them great.

Impressed the interviewer with skills and experience? Check. Accepted the job? Check. Booked the plane ticket? Hang on… check. It’s easy to get excited about jetting off somewhere new. But don’t forget to take your health into consideration! You don’t want to come down with a miserable cold in your first week of teaching, or catch something nastier that could have been prevented. Here are some ways to stay healthy when you move abroad.