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    Western International School of ShanghaiShanghai, China · 566 reviews
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    American International School Vietnam (AISVN)Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam · 350 reviews

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    Bangkok, Thailand2,312 teacher reviews
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    Beijing, China1,573 teacher reviews
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    Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam1,405 teacher reviews
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    Singapore, Singapore1,355 teacher reviews
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    Dubai, United Arab Emirates1,155 teacher reviews

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Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

Canadian School of Ulaanbaatar

13 Jul 2026

Believe it or not, as of 2026, travel agencies are still going strong here! If you prefer, you can also book flights online through MIAT Airlines or any of the other airlines that serve Mongolia.

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Baar, Switzerland

International School of Zug and Luzern

12 Jul 2026

The work/residence permit will be a process that the HR walks you through and it depends on your citizenship. If you area an EU citizen (and your spouse and children), then you are guaranteed a 5 year permit with working privileges. If you are not, then your visa is usually a 1 year with renewal each year. The renewal requires a language test in German if you are not the one sponsored (for example, trailing spouses). The level of German that you need to pass is dependent on the canton you live in. Mostly A1 or A2 level. After 5 years you can try to get permanent residence, and then after 10 years, you can start the process of citizenship.

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Stuttgart, Germany

International School of Stuttgart

12 Jul 2026

They just canceled all new hire contract 1.5 months before the start of the school year.

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Istanbul, Turkey

Istanbul International Community School

12 Jul 2026

Housing is provided to the staff in a location of their choice. One housing to closer to the school, which most families with kids prefer, and the other one is in Downtown for those who love the hustle and bustle of Istanbul and don't mind the commute. A staff member may also find a choice of apartment/house but rent directly goes to the landlord. The rents have gone up in recent years, but school fees adjust annually as per the official rental increase.

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Kaohsiung City, Taiwan

I-shou International School

11 Jul 2026

It is a day boarding school. So some students experience abandonment issues with their parents. While they are to return to their parents homes on weekends, some students are sent to guardians or are on their own in their private residences for the weekend. This is rare, but it happens. These students are not checked in on by the school as it is the parents responsibility at this time.

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