International Schools: Where Can I Teach
"Within two weeks of deciding that I wanted to teach
abroad in an international school, I was hired by a school in Dubai,
UAE. The only way this this was made possible is due to the expedient,
professional and friendly service provided by Educators Overseas.
They provided me with the information and the opportunity to see
what is out there for me, then acted as liaison between myself and
the school, ensuring that I received the same support from the school.
I wouldn't be here today if it weren't for Educators Overseas."
-- Erin W., teacher from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Educators Overseas only places teachers in non-English
speaking countries. As such, we are unable to help teachers who
wish to work in the US, Canada, the UK, Australia, New Zealand,
or South Africa. Where you can work depends on the jobs available and the job offer(s) you receive.
You can always respond to job alerts you are interested in, or in a region you want to travel to, but
you may or may not get offered a job in your number one region. We encourage all recruited teachers to be flexible
with regards to where they want to teach. Some countries you might not consider at first might be a surprisingly good choice.
There are hundreds of international schools all over the world,
with new schools opening up each year. International schools are
usually located in the capital city of each country and in other
major cities in the country. Below is a regionally organized list of the non-English speaking
countries home to at least one international school, although some
have as many as ten. Also noted are positive and negative generalizations
about each region from a living/teaching perspective. Be aware,
these are very generalized qualities observed by some Westerners
who have lived in the regions and are by no means meant to stereotype
a country or region in one way or another. Every person living in
a country will have their own unique experiences and perspectives.
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Positive aspects:
- Excellent nearby travel opportunities
- Many residents speak English
Negative aspects:
- High cost of living; hard to save money
- Fewer and more competitive job opportunities
- Fewer compensatory benefits
- American or school community not as close knit
Neutral aspects (positive or negative depending on
your preferences):
- More Americans; larger expatriate ("expat") community
- Popular tourist destinations
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Austria
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Belgium
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Cyprus
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Denmark
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Finland
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France
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Germany
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Greece
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Iceland
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Ireland
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Italy
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Luxembourg
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The Netherlands
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Norway
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Portugal
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Spain
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Sweden
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Switzerland
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Positive aspects:
- Lower cost of living; easier to save money
- More compensatory benefits
- Generally close knit community
Negative aspects:
- Fewer European travel opportunities
- Fewer residents speak English
Neutral aspects (positive or negative depending on
your preferences):
- Fewer Americans; smaller expat community
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Albania
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Bosnia/Herzegovina
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Bulgaria
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Croatia
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Czech Republic
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Georgia
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Hungary
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Macedonia
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Moldova
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Montenegro
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Poland
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Romania
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Serbia
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Slovakia
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Slovenia
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Positive aspects:
- Low cost of living; easy to save money
- More compensatory benefits
Negative aspects:
- Fewer nearby travel opportunities
- Fewer residents speak English
- High pollution, especially in winter
Neutral aspects (positive or negative depending on
your preferences):
- Fewer Americans; smaller expat community
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Armenia
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Azerbaijan
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Belarus
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Kazakhstan
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Kyrgyzstan
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Latvia
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Estonia
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Lithuania
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Russia
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Tajikistan
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Turkmenistan
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Ukraine
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Uzbekistan
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Turkey
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Positive aspects:
- Low cost of living in most cities; easy to save money
- More compensatory benefits
- Many opportunities for outdoor activities, like rock climbing
or deep sea diving
Negative aspects:
- Cities spread far apart, therefore few nearby travel opportunities
- Fewer residents speak English
- High pollution, especially in winter
- Few residents speak English
- Religious restrictions in some countries
Neutral aspects (positive or negative depending on
your preferences):
- Fewer Americans; smaller expat community in smaller cities,
more expats in larger cities
- Generally warm, humid climates
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Bangladesh
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Cambodia
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China
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East Timor
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Guam
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India
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Indonesia
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Japan
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Laos
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Malaysia
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Mali
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Mongolia
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Myanmar
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Nepal
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Marshall Islands
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Papua New Guinea
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Philippines
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Singapore
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South Korea
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Sri Lanka
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Taiwan
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Thailand
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Vietnam
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Positive aspects:
- Extremely low cost of living; very easy to save money
- More compensatory benefits
- Many opportunities for exotic excursions, like safaris
Negative aspects:
- Few residents speak English
- Rural, undeveloped cities
- Few residents speak English
Neutral aspects (positive or negative depending on
your preferences):
- Fewer Americans; smaller expat community
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Angola
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Botswana
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Burkina Faso
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Cameroon
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Cayman Islands
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Cote d'Ivoire
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Democratic Republic
of Congo
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Eritrea
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Ethiopia
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Gabon
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Gambia
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Ghana
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Guinea
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Kenya
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Lesotho
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Madagascar
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Mauritius
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Niger
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Nigeria
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Namibia
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Malawi
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Mauritania
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Mozambique
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Senegal
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Swaziland
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Tanzania
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Togo
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Uganda
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Positive aspects:
- Low cost of living; easy to save money
- Many opportunities for outdoor activities
- Excellent nearby travel opportunities
- Easy access to Western goods
- Many residents speak English
Negative aspects:
- High pollution in some cities, especially in winter
- Some safety concerns in some countries
Neutral aspects (positive or negative depending on
your preferences):
- More Americans; larger expat community
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Argentina
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Aruba
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The Bahamas
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Bermuda
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Bolivia
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Brazil
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British Virgin Islands
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Chad
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Chile
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Colombia
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Cuba
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Curacao
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Dominican Republic
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Ecuador
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El Salvador
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Guatemala
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Haiti
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Honduras
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Jamaica
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Mexico
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Nicaragua
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Paraguay
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Panama
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Peru
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Puerto Rico
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St. Kitts
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Suriname
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Trinidad and Tobago
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Uruguay
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US Virgin Islands
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Venezuela
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Positive aspects:
- Low cost of living; very easy to save money
- More compensatory benefits
Negative aspects:
- Can be difficult to travel outside of the country
- Few residents speak English
- Some religious restrictions
- Social restrictions for women in some countries
Neutral aspects (positive or negative depending on
your preferences):
- Fewer Americans; smaller expat community
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Afghanistan
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Bahrain
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Egypt
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Israel
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Jordan
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Kuwait
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Lebanon
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Libya
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Morocco
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Oman
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Pakistan
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Qatar
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Saudi Arabia
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Sudan
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Syria
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Tunisia
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United Arab Emirates
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Yemen
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