{"id":8735,"date":"2022-05-02T14:47:08","date_gmt":"2022-05-02T14:47:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/internationalschoolcommunity.com\/blog\/?p=8735"},"modified":"2022-05-02T14:47:15","modified_gmt":"2022-05-02T14:47:15","slug":"11-international-schools-that-have-a-supportive-environment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/internationalschoolcommunity.com\/blog\/11-international-schools-that-have-a-supportive-environment\/","title":{"rendered":"11 International Schools that have a Supportive Environment"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

When there is a supportive environment at a school, then everyone thrives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But times can get stressful and things can change at the last minute in schools which can cause teachers and other stakeholders to seek help and support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If there is a supportive environment at a school, then these stakeholders are likely to lend a helping hand to others in need. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are many stressors at an international school: new students starting all of the time (some that are even new to English), endless meetings (sometimes not so useful for everyone), workload, having to reply to concerning parent emails, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the COVID19 pandemics, all stakeholders at the school really needed help and support to cope with all of the changes (sometimes very last minute!) to how your school runs their day and teaches their students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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But luckily, there are some international schools out there that have quite nice and supportive environments for their students, teachers, staff, and parents. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So which international schools then have these supportive environments for their stakeholders? Can you guess which countries\/schools around the world would make for the best supportive conditions?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Luckily, ISC was designed to help international school teachers find the information they are looking for. Using the Comment Search<\/a> feature (premium membership needed), we found 166 comments that had the keyword “supportive<\/a>” in them. Here are 11 of them:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vietnam<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

“The school meets my expectations due to on-time and competitive salary \/ benefits; broad range of Cambridge curriculum, excellent facilities,\u00a0supportive<\/strong>\u00a0administration, involved and\u00a0supportive<\/strong> parents, mostly cooperative colleagues, excellent IT support, fresh and free Vietnamese lunches and incredible students…” – VinSchool The Harmony<\/a><\/a> (18 total comments)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

China<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

“The school has been\u00a0supportive<\/strong> during the pandemic. During the height, when many teachers we outside of china, the school often let us know that our jobs were safe, which was much appreciated…” – Keystone Academy<\/a> (189 total comments)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Italy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

“For starters administration is awesome. The head of school and principals are\u00a0supportive<\/strong> and empathetic. Now that the epidemic is ebbing we are starting to have community-building events such as happy hours…” – American Overseas School of Rome<\/a> (40 total comments)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Argentina<\/strong>
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“Appraisals are held by the HoD which are usually very\u00a0supportive<\/strong> and motivates teachers to improve and develop further their teaching practices…” – St Georges College<\/a> (27 total comments)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Turkey<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Very well established IGCSE Cambridge school with lots of international teachers. Few students are Turkish. Others are foreigners. Even though students represent many different countries including England, Venezuela, and Korea, they are mostly from Middle Eastern countries. Very supportive<\/strong> staff. No hierarchy at all. You feel real like working in USA or Canada. As long as you treat your students as your King and be loyal to them and master IGCSE you d be doing great there…” – Istanbul International School<\/a> (15 total comments)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Barbados<\/strong>
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“The workload is very manageable due to small class sizes and\u00a0supportive<\/strong> leadership. There are hardly ever stressful times…” – The Codrington School (International School of Barbados)<\/a> (111 total comments)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thailand<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

“There is a probationary observation after about 3 months then a mixture of formal observations and drop-ins by senior and middle managers. The system is generally positive and\u00a0supportive<\/strong>…” – Lanna International School (LIST)<\/a> (55 total comments)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Czechia<\/strong>
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“There are sufficient staff children that the school is very flexible and\u00a0supportive<\/strong> to working parent needs. For example, there is a shuttle bus across the various sites, so if a staff member works at one campus with children at another, the children are transported for free on the shuttle bus…” – Prague British International School<\/a> (65 total comments)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

“If you are active, there is a wonderful community of open water swimmers, bikers, and runners, etc. to connect with. There’s also the annual Conchman triathlon that takes place every November that is a great event to train for and participate in. It really brings the community together and everyone is very\u00a0supportive<\/strong>. Great for the kids, too. There are other events to look forward to as well, including the annual Bernie Butler’s swim race and beach party in August…” – Lucaya International School<\/a> (30 total comments)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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United Arab Emirates<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

“The Headteacher is always approachable and will back you and support you. My department was amazing, a great group of people. Very supportive<\/strong>. There is a community feel around the school…” – Ajman Academy<\/a> (44 total comments)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

United Kingdom<\/strong>
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“Excellent, caring,\u00a0supportive<\/strong> teachers who truly understand their students and how they learn best! Lots of wealth & mostly traditional families but it is growing more diverse…” – American School of London<\/a> (49 total comments)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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