Coronavirus ( COVID-19) and the subsequent media frenzy continues to spread around the globe. International schools have been closed in Hong Kong and mainland China for sometime now, while Italy, Iran and other countries have joined in on the closures. While international schools either begin to close or remain so, international teachers and students are… Read more »

Ditching homework, Random Acts of Kindness and lively Facebook debates. Welcome to the new decade of being an International school teacher! Gone are the days of assigning homework just for the sake of it. A compelling number of debates around assigning homework have risen. Take, for example, our recent Facebook post with the discussion topic… Read more »

When it comes to international teaching abroad it seems like the world is your oyster right now. We recently wrote about finding international teaching jobs overseas and praised the numerous options, exiting locations and the hardest part; choosing which part of paradise to call home!  However, for those searching for international teaching jobs with dependents… Read more »

*Read our update! Discover the best countries to teach abroad and all the newest teaching jobs in international schools around the world in 2021. The world is your oyster when it comes to international teaching jobs, nowadays. Relocation is easier than it’s ever been and international schools are not going anywhere soon, meaning the demand… Read more »

Are you ready to teach abroad? A new year often calls for change. And what screams change more than moving country and putting your teaching experience to the test in a new environment?  Change can be daunting though, provoking those deep fears and doubts. We are here to turn those fears into excitement.  Drawing on… Read more »

It’s coming to the end of the year, a time for reflection. Even though it is still the midst of school year for some, it might be time to consider your next contract teaching overseas.  Looking to boost your salary in 2020?  We have you covered with up-to-date information on international teacher salaries and other… Read more »

Visiting schools is a vital part of the Teacher Horizons process, and key in helping teachers find international teaching jobs. Our team at Teacher Horizons have a thorough understanding of what makes a school desirable from a teacher’s perspective. All year we travel to our schools and check in with the quality and environment of the… Read more »

What makes a school really great? At Teacher Horizons, we have been discussing some of the key factors that make schools truly outstanding.  One thing that rings true for us all is that stand-out schools are those that blow you away with the difference they are making to future generations. Luckily, these schools are looking… Read more »

Writing a great international school CV is a crucial part of the application process. If your CV isn’t up to scratch, you risk not even being invited to interview.

Continuing our new series of Ask the Expert posts, we chat with the Teacher Horizons team who share their valuable insight into the world of international teaching. Teacher Horizons staff are often teachers themselves, so they’ve been in your shoes.  This week I chatted with Laurence Dobson, Teacher Horizons Operations Assistant about travel, international schools… Read more »