Every August, it happens again. A wave of fresh faces shows up at your international school—excited, energetic, and brimming with potential. They carry with them
Money and sex. Culturally, we don’t talk about either. Some would say that’s OK. Keep our bedrooms closed and our finances locked. But wouldn’t you like
Summer vacation is the time of year all teachers are waiting for (and I suppose all students as well!). The 1.5 to 2 months of
The opportunity for teachers to ply their trade in the international school setting offers many unique experiences, both professional and personal. From the professional perspective,
There is much to be potentially nervous about when going to a hospital in your host country. Once I asked a doctor in China who
That was the title of the email I received three weeks before the start of my new job in 2022. Here are the next five
“How many suitcases should I bring home???” thinks an international school teacher who is traveling home for summer vacation. Inside though this teacher knows what
In this article, ISC would like to highlight some of your recent thoughts and experiences on the topic of learning the host-country language and the
