How did you get your start in international education?
Longtime overseas administrator and now member of ISS Ed Staffing Team, Pats McWilliams describes how she got her start in international schools -- where she's been, how it felt to make the jump, and some of the many benefits to this career and life choice.
Events
Recruitment Conferences
ISS iFair - November 13, 2014
ISS Atlanta - December 7-9, 2014
ISS Doha - December 11-13, 2014
ISS Bangkok - January 4-7, 2015
ISS Boston - February 2-5, 2015
AAIE San Francisco - February 9-11, 2015 (visit aaie.org to learn more)
ISS San Francisco - February 12-16, 2015
ISS iFair - April 23, 2015
Articles & Stories for Global Educators
- Wise to the World: Broaden your horizons and your opportunities »
- Recruitment Tips for Aspiring International Educators »
- Watching your Parents Age from a Distance »
- Parent-Teacher Conferences Ideas for International School Teachers »
- What did I learn during my first year as an Expat Teacher? »
- International School Administration: What I will do as a School Leader »
- American Patriotism and Memorial Day Overseas »
- “Third Culture Kids” (TCK) Teaching Overseas »
- Top 10 Lessons Learned the First Year Overseas »
- Starting the School Year off Right (including lots of other helpful links) »
- The Invisible Immigrant Challenges of a Third Culture Kid (TCK) »
Connects teachers, administrators, librarians and counselors at more than 600 schools worldwide. Events, international school updates, and the progress of the international educational community at large.
The definitive source of information for those about to embark on life overseas, and human resource professionals charged with employee relocation. Over 550 schools profiled, including data on curriculum, accreditation and enrollment.
From the publisher: “A one stop information shop... practical and pertinent advice useful to the novice or veteran educator. Prospective accommodations, traveling with young families, visa procedures and more."
From the publisher: “If you are serious about teaching, this is the one book that will help you land that dream job. And, for those who are considering international opportunities, there's a special section dedicated to that unique situation.”
Covers the timing of school recruiting season, types of schools, a regional review, resources for teachers with children, international curriculum(s), teaching contracts, recruiting preparation, and many other resources.
Distributed in over 650 international schools around the world, featuring educational ideas, advice and practices for international schools and their staffs, as well as job postings for teachers and administrators.