As I wrap up a two-year journey as Blog Manager for Teacher Horizons, I am left reflecting on what I have learned about international education. I came to this role with experience living around the world, a background in international development and a little teaching experience. I also came with some assumptions around international education…. Read more »
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As schools prepare for the festive season and 2020 draws to a close, we reflect on the year where the globe has never felt so small, yet still our daily lives across neighbouring countries seem worlds apart. Throughout the lockdowns and meltdowns of the last 10 months, 2020 has been far from the booming start… Read more »
Our partnered schools around the globe are actively contributing to the future of global education and strive towards building environments that support innovation and allow creativity to flourish. Take The Green School, Bali and The British School, Muscat for example, both recently included in the World Education’s report on Schools of the Future and recognised… Read more »
Change begins with education– a phrase coined by our current partner charity, SeeBeyondBorders, resonates deeply with us at Teacher Horizons. We care about shaping the world through education, which is why Teacher Horizons is so much more than just matching teachers with international teaching jobs. Our dedication towards enhancing quality education around the world means… Read more »
As some of the world is on the move again & international school teachers are settling into their teaching jobs overseas, we have been thinking about ways to combat the inevitable homesickness. As you know, the Teacher Horizons community is focused on creating a home for international teachers around the globe. Let our community support… Read more »
World Teachers’ Day on the 5th October celebrated teachers across the globe. In face of a global pandemic, it feels more crucial than ever to reach out and thank our teachers. 2020 has been a challenge for all, with teachers our unsung heroes. Having shown bounds of resilience and strength in supporting children, students, parents… Read more »
Podcasts have become a major new way that we consume audio. As they continue to gain popularity, an entire day dedicated to them has arrived. International Podcast Day, marked on September 30th is a day to celebrate the power of podcasts! At Teacher Horizons we are asking, ‘How can they support teachers overseas?’ Educational podcasts… Read more »
At Teacher Horizons, our community is at the center of everything we do. During these tough times, we have been re-enforcing our online platform, to make it a true virtual home for both teachers and schools. We are incredibly proud to introduce you to your new home from home, in the hope that it makes… Read more »
Is your partner joining you on your next international teaching job? Will your benefits package be affected? How different is the hiring process? Our Advisers get many questions like this. It is hard to have a one size fits all response as it is highly reliant on both the country and the individual school, so… Read more »
We are very excited that Teacher Horizons and Teach First are collaborating and have developed a network of Teach First ambassadors who are interested or involved in education overseas. Join our network if you are a Teach First ambassador Why join this community? We believe that joining this network will benefit Teach First ambassadors… Read more »