You may have noticed the trend of mindfulness and self-care finding its way into classrooms, or at least into your social media feed! This trending article was circling for a while, and back in the summer, we gave our own tips on adding mindfulness activities into the classroom, which you can read again, here.  What about… Read more »

South Korea is a popular destination with international teachers. It has a vibrant expatriate community and relatively high potential for saving. Weather wise, you get distinct seasons with cold winters and hot humid summers. The food is eclectic and flavorful and staples like Kimchi have become internationally renowned. Despite where Kimchi is situated on your… Read more »

Ever wondered what it would be like to live and teach in paradise? Grand Cayman, the largest island of the Cayman’s, is vacation paradise—think beautiful beaches and lush waters for snorkelling, but what about living and working there? Sarah dives into more about that, below. 1. Where are you teaching and what’s your school like? What… Read more »

One of the perks of the international teaching profession is undoubtedly the ability to travel to great places and the time granted to do so. However, there is a flip side.  Appealing destinations become popular in the holidays, and you will most likely be surrounded by those you are trying to have a break from-… Read more »

It is a fascinating time for international education, as we engage more diversity and build truly global citizens in an increasingly connected and moving world. International teaching is an exciting prospect for blending a respected career alongside a global lifestyle. Is it really a great time to take to international teaching? We think so, and… Read more »

We are in the midst of a “stuff” revolution—the likes of Marie Kondo “Sparking Joy”, the rise of minimalism and fashionable tiny houses, as well as an increased awareness around environmental sustainability, means many of us are decluttering and rethinking what matters to us in terms of what we consume. Moving abroad is the ultimate… Read more »

Ever wondered what it would be like to live and teach in China? When we asked one of our current teachers, Petros, about his experience he was enthusiastic and eager to give us the low down. Drawing on his short and concise insights, this blog is full of reasons why teaching in China is a… Read more »

So, you have heard the rumours of the magical place with tax-free salaries, lucrative saving potential and a convenient hub to explore the rest of the world—now how do you filter out the rumours from the facts?  It can often be confusing to know what you need in order to move to the United Arab… Read more »

You are all set for embarking upon pastures new—you are picturing the new lifestyle, maybe you even have an international teaching position in the pipeline, but there is a vital consideration that leaves you feeling uncertain. What happens to little Muggins, your cat? Or Dodger, your dog? Travelling with pets as an international teacher is… Read more »

Starting a career teaching internationally can feel like a daunting task. This week, fellow teacher Dean gives us a short but sweet account of his transition to living and teaching in China. Dean embarked on his first international teaching gig with Maple Leaf schools. Based in China, they offer a great opportunity to gain experience internationally as they… Read more »