tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-70516905421706366752024-03-18T21:31:37.890-07:00All You Need to Know About Teaching OverseasLearn all about teaching overseas from someone who is doing it right now. Kelly Blackwell is an international teacher with more than 11 years experience teaching overseas.Kelly Blackwellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09123780431453493474noreply@blogger.comBlogger118125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7051690542170636675.post-44857347446876341992008-11-01T00:46:00.000-07:002008-11-01T01:01:35.988-07:00Interested in teaching abroad but worried about being so far away?Teaching abroad is a fantastic opportunity to explore the world, teach well-behaved students and earn a generous and often tax-free salary. But it is not all a bed of roses, there are some drawbacks. One major drawback is being so far away from family if something goes wrong. However, this concern should not stop you from moving your teaching career abroad. There are some steps you can take to Kelly Blackwellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09123780431453493474noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7051690542170636675.post-85986015918946692912008-10-12T20:42:00.000-07:002008-10-12T20:44:57.973-07:00Facing a financial crisis? then move your teaching career abroadAre you facing a personal financial crisis that seems endless and unsolvable? Find a teaching job abroad and go from the bottom of the financial food chain to the top.When you are struggling to make ends meet a radical change in your life is called for. It is a fact that teachers are not well paid, but international teachers working in international schools receive good salaries and most Kelly Blackwellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09123780431453493474noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7051690542170636675.post-24574585545324849382008-08-27T19:24:00.000-07:002008-08-27T19:31:17.796-07:00Overseas American Schools and Overseas British SchoolsOverseas American schools and overseas British schools are usually international schools that run American or British curriculae but are hosted in a foreign country.International teachers applying to international schools can work in either British or American international schools without having trained in those countries. If you have experience in these curriculae it can be easier to get hired Kelly Blackwellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09123780431453493474noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7051690542170636675.post-36784576125554192882008-08-25T17:08:00.000-07:002008-08-25T17:16:39.210-07:00Non-Teaching Partner/SpouseTeaching abroad can be a great experience for you if you're the one teaching, but it can be a bit less fantastic if you are a non-teaching spouse or partner unable to find a job in your new location.Sometimes it is possible for an international school to employ a partner or spouse with no teaching qualifications when the host country's employment laws allow this. However, some countries require Kelly Blackwellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09123780431453493474noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7051690542170636675.post-38574956697175762372008-06-01T19:10:00.000-07:002008-06-01T19:20:59.242-07:00Teaching Abroad with a Dependent Spouse vs. Teaching Couple AbroadYou may not realise but there can be a big difference between teaching abroad with a dependent spouse and being a teaching couple abroad.A teaching couple is where both partners are teachers working for the school. A dependent spouse is where one of the partners is not a teacher and not working at the school.Some international schools have a two level system of benefits. One for single teachers Kelly Blackwellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09123780431453493474noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7051690542170636675.post-85645707984324984122008-05-27T20:31:00.000-07:002008-05-27T20:34:09.963-07:00Teaching English Abroad in International SchoolsThere are many opportunities for teaching English abroad that are open to anybody who is able to speak English fluently. Whether you have a teaching degree or a certificate in English language teaching you can find work almost anywhere in the world.International schools are elementary, middle and high schools for expatriate children whose families live abroad. There are international schools thatKelly Blackwellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09123780431453493474noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7051690542170636675.post-12536623357449054522008-05-25T23:52:00.000-07:002008-05-25T23:53:39.421-07:00Teaching English Abroad in Private Language SchoolsTeaching positions in private language schools are easy to secure. English language tuition is a growth business in many areas of the world, in particular in Eastern Europe and throughout Asia.In order to teach English in a private language school you need to be able to speak English fluently and have a certificate from either Trinity or RSA CELTA. These courses are around 4 weeks long and can Kelly Blackwellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09123780431453493474noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7051690542170636675.post-67832249971956091012008-03-16T22:58:00.000-07:002008-03-16T23:01:32.553-07:00Halfway through the recruiting season...It has been a very successful international school recruiting season for both myself and my readers, and it's only half over.I have received about a dozen emails from people telling me that they've found teaching jobs abroad in exciting places.I want to take this opportunity to thank you for your emails and congratulate you on your success!Kelly Blackwellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09123780431453493474noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7051690542170636675.post-61157662359987564702008-03-13T01:09:00.000-07:002008-03-13T01:19:09.344-07:00Teaching Overseas - Preparing for the moveTeaching Overseas involves moving your entire family to another country and this can be very stressful.The first step is to get the shipping companies (get at least two quotes) in to do a survey of your shipping requirements.This making an appointment with a representative of the shipping company to come to your house. You then take them around your house and show them what you're taking with youKelly Blackwellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09123780431453493474noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7051690542170636675.post-11886956905694533592008-03-03T19:42:00.000-08:002008-03-03T19:48:17.731-08:00Teaching Overseas - What to take...Securing your teaching job overseas is the first step in your journey. Next comes the packing and moving part. The logistics of moving abroad are particular to where you are moving from and where you are moving to but there are some things you need to decide regardless of these specifics.One of the things you need to do is check the climate where you are going and make decisions about what Kelly Blackwellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09123780431453493474noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7051690542170636675.post-80059198823971647812008-02-06T19:44:00.000-08:002008-02-06T19:48:35.535-08:00International Teaching JobsInternational Teaching Job Fairs can be stressful but they are one of the most efficient ways to land yourself a teaching job abroad. Find out more about how to successfully land your own teaching job abroad by attending an International Teaching Job Fair here...Kelly Blackwellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09123780431453493474noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7051690542170636675.post-52256264616517940252008-02-05T19:48:00.000-08:002008-02-05T19:58:54.496-08:00Recruiting Timeline for International Teachers and International SchoolsThis is a report I published in 2006 about the international school recruiting timeline. It's a timeless article with great information for any first-time teacher looking for a teaching job abroad. Download your copy of this two page report now! Kelly Blackwellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09123780431453493474noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7051690542170636675.post-52377974647488107872008-02-03T23:33:00.000-08:002008-02-03T23:52:24.955-08:00Cover Letters for International Teaching CouplesRecently Ilja posted a comment on one of my blogposts asking a question about applying for overseas teaching jobs as a teaching couple. Here's the comment:Hi Kelly,Thanks for all your information.A question about teaching couples: when we send our application in, would you recommend we send TWO separate cover letters, or do we combine it into one letter with two resumes attached?My husband and I Kelly Blackwellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09123780431453493474noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7051690542170636675.post-25510894954333832542008-02-03T21:41:00.000-08:002008-02-03T21:43:44.078-08:005 Top Tips for Your Overseas Teaching ContractHere’s how to make the right choices to protect yourself when signing an employment contract for a teaching job abroad. * Make sure that you receive a contract which states in writing all the employment conditions and benefits you and the recruiter agreed upon during the interview. Do not accept a verbal assurance because there is no come-back if the recruiter does not deliver. If the contractKelly Blackwellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09123780431453493474noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7051690542170636675.post-53837475232453020892008-02-02T23:06:00.000-08:002008-02-02T23:08:52.935-08:00Is An Overseas Teacher An Indentured Servant?You may be holding back form seriously seeking an overseas teaching contract because you are afraid of getting trapped abroad. This rarely happens. When teaching abroad you will be expected to sign an employment contract covering 1-2 years and in return you will receive a plethora of benefits and the unique experiences the come with working abroad. But this does not mean you are powerless to end Kelly Blackwellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09123780431453493474noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7051690542170636675.post-29574059091159475912008-01-30T02:23:00.000-08:002008-01-30T02:27:21.345-08:00Where is the Best Place to Teach OverseasEach country has a culture and charm of its own. When choosing where the best place to teach overseas is for you, you may want to consider what effect living in a particular country will have on your lifestyle. Domestic HelpTeachers with children will find that living in a country which has a lower cost of living than at home will discover that the lower cost of living carries across into the Kelly Blackwellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09123780431453493474noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7051690542170636675.post-20929403724222592782008-01-27T00:15:00.000-08:002008-01-27T00:17:55.281-08:00Where is the Best Place to Teach OverseasWhere is the best place to teach overseas? It is hard to decide where to go when you look at the scope of unique and exciting experiences that are available in the different regions around the world.Leisure ActivitiesChoosing the best place to teach overseas may be tied up in the kinds of things you like to do outside of work. You can continue many of your favorite leisure activities while you Kelly Blackwellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09123780431453493474noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7051690542170636675.post-84375222333781055732008-01-22T02:10:00.000-08:002008-01-22T02:16:35.443-08:00International School Recruiting Fair TipsIf you're just starting out as an international teacher - here are some tips to help you at you first international school recruiting fair...You need to be picky about where you go and teach overseas, but you don't really need to be picky regarding which international schools you interview with because practice makes perfect.If you can get interviews with schools that you're not sure you're Kelly Blackwellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09123780431453493474noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7051690542170636675.post-42557005614913466122008-01-21T05:31:00.000-08:002008-01-21T05:43:12.563-08:00Networking Tips for International Teaching Job FairsThe sign up session is the most important part of the fair because this is where you convince recruiters to interview you - but it's also a dynamite opportunity to network and find out information from other international teachers. Networking at a teacher recruitment fair is really easy because we all have something in common. Maybe you are like me, I'm not comfortable talking to strangers, but IKelly Blackwellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09123780431453493474noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7051690542170636675.post-23219025128436269752008-01-17T18:57:00.000-08:002008-01-17T19:15:15.012-08:00"Wow" International School Recruiters at Overseas Teaching Job FairsNew technique guarantees you 'wow' international school recruiters at overseas teaching job fair signup sessions!I developed this technique only recently and tested it at the recent Search international school recruiting fair I attended. It definitely got the attention of recruiters and helped me stand out from the crowd!At the fair I was offered FOUR overseas teaching contracts and had a hard Kelly Blackwellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09123780431453493474noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7051690542170636675.post-82828332965849653342008-01-14T18:20:00.000-08:002008-01-14T19:51:19.587-08:00Benefits of Signing up with an International Teaching Job Fair OrganisationThe benefits of signing up with an international teaching job fair organisation may not be immediately apparent and you may balk at the cost of registration and the cost of attending the fair itself (transport, accomodation, time off work), but the benefits can often far outweigh the cost...1. Often the schools who are invited to attend an international school recruiting fair are pre-selected by Kelly Blackwellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09123780431453493474noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7051690542170636675.post-36449263873472691502008-01-10T20:50:00.000-08:002008-01-10T21:02:54.264-08:00Salary and Overseas Teaching ContractsOne thing to watch out for when you are signing an overseas teaching contract is that you are going to be paid for a full 12 months in the year, rather than the 10 months you'll be working.Getting paid for only 10 months of your year teaching is not a common practice in international schools but it does happen and it could have devastating result on your family's fincances if you are not Kelly Blackwellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09123780431453493474noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7051690542170636675.post-38509886802985156622008-01-09T03:32:00.000-08:002008-01-09T03:42:23.192-08:00Teaching Overseas Using your Moving Allowance to Relocate your Family PetWhen you are looking for a teaching job overseas, you will quickly realise that many schools offer a moving allowance as a benefit. These moving allowances can often be quite generous. If you are thinking of using your moving allowance to move you pet abroad with you it is important that you check this with the international school first. Some schools will not allow you to use your moving Kelly Blackwellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09123780431453493474noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7051690542170636675.post-69988766078240268822008-01-04T21:32:00.000-08:002008-01-04T21:41:22.010-08:00Can You Teach at an International School if You Are Over 55? 60? 65?I found a very informative article online this week about teaching overseas for the experienced teacher. There seems to be more and more age discrimination apparent in the teaching profession and people are either moving overseas to escape it... or moving home!It's difficult to know what effect your age will have on your job hunt, but you can make some pretty good judgements of where to try and Kelly Blackwellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09123780431453493474noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7051690542170636675.post-28404868456508291872008-01-03T04:32:00.000-08:002008-01-03T04:36:18.064-08:00Teaching Jobs Overseas for Married and Non Married CouplesTeaching couples are very popular with international school recruiters for many reasons but the main one is that couples can often work out cheaper to hire in the long run.Whether you are married or not you can look for jobs as a teaching couple, most schools do not discriminate against couples who do not have a marriage certificate. An obvious exception is schools in the Middle East. It is very Kelly Blackwellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09123780431453493474noreply@blogger.com1