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Why Teach Overseas
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There are so many benefits to teaching overseas. Below
are the most common reasons international school teachers say they
enjoy their life overseas so much.
Job Enjoyment
- Small class sizes - Enjoy your teaching job more
with the small classes characteristic of all international schools.
- Multicultural students - The international composition
of the student body and their unique contributions to the school
will make your teaching job more interesting.
- Teach in English - No foreign language knowledge
is necessary because all classes are taught in English.
See the World
- Travel - One of the main reasons teachers make
the move to teach overseas is the myriad opportunities to travel.
Imagine visiting the Egyptian pyramids on your winter break, or
climbing Mount Everest with friends.
- Experience new things - Learn a new language,
cook authentic local food, try some kangaroo meat, help build
a home for a refugee family� these are one of a kind experiences
that open up new horizons and broaden an individual's perspective
on the world.
Career Enhancement
- International experience - Living overseas and
experiencing another culture gives teachers a unique outlook on
life and a keen appreciation for the world outside their home
country. Employers recognize and appreciate this.
- Career advancement - Many schools give teachers
a stipend to further their skills through continuing education
or other career supplements.
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