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International Schools
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Educators Overseas recruits teachers to teach at international
schools around the world. If you've never heard of an international
school, here is a brief introduction.
What is an International School?
From Abuja, Nigeria to Zagreb, Croatia international schools come
in all shapes and sizes. Some schools are non-profit, affiliated
with a western embassy, usually British or American, while others
are proprietary. Originally established to educate children of the
expatriate, or "expat", community-the sons and daughters of diplomats
and international business people-international schools have become
the elite schools of most major cities around the world. International
schools now serve not only expats, but K-12 children of prominent
host country nationals who can afford the high tuition.
International School Students
Teaching at international schools is a joy, thanks to the small
class sizes and the outstanding students. The students at international
schools are generally the children of diplomats, aid workers, and
successful business people and tend to be intelligent, highly motivated,
well-read, well-traveled, and well-informed. For many teachers,
the above average students they teach in international schools are
one of the best parts of the job.
International School Teachers
International school curriculum is taught 100% in English, and all
teachers speak English at a native fluency level. As such, schools
generally hire their teachers from English speaking countries such
as the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, South Africa,
Australia, and New Zealand.
At all schools, teachers are the life blood of the institution.
Nowhere is this better understood than at international schools,
where teachers are often given a stipend to assist in enhancing
their own skills with continuing education and other career development
opportunities.
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