Why Teach Overseas

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

• First rate schools - International schools are private K-12 educational institutions with excellent facilities.
• Community - Because of the adventure and experience of teaching in a foreign country, a bond and a sense of community develop among teachers overseas that you won't find in your home country.
• 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.

Money

• Low Expenses - With teachers' housing and many other expenses taken care of by most schools, teachers have a healthy disposable income to save or spend.
• Tax-free salary - In most locations a teacher's salary will be tax-free, leaving more money to travel with or save.
• Additional income - Many teachers pick up extra cash by tutoring students after hours or during holidays.

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.