Why Go Abroad

Broaden your horizons
Teaching is one of the few professions where you can literally work your way around the world, while growing both professionally and personally.

You will learn new occupation-specific skills by teaching a new curriculum and being exposed to best practice from fellow teachers who hail from countries around the world. International schools attract a certain kind of teacher, and usually the staff in your new school will be similar to yourself: welcoming, outgoing, open-minded, adventurous, interested in travel and in experiencing new cultures.

Most international schools are private institutions and usually have fewer discipline problems, with smaller class sizes and a more academic focus compared to standard state schools. Of course there will be pressure, such as parents having high expectations because they pay for their children’s education and expect results.

But you can relax as well. Through living and working in a new region, you will be able to travel cheaply to nearby countries during weekends and term breaks. Working abroad provides an excellent opportunity to save and invest money. Visit the money matters page for more information. If you are adaptable, open-minded, professional and dedicated, teaching abroad might be just what you are looking for.