St. Paul American School of Hanoi
Hanoi, Vietnam
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Average class size for primary and secondary. Describe any aide support.
"Small class sizes with no T.A.'s"
American School of Bangkok (Green Valley)
Bangkok, Thailand
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Average class size for primary and secondary. Describe any aide support.
"Class sizes vary in size. Green Valley secondary size classes are around 25 students per class."
International School of Brno
Brno, Czech Republic
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What is the process of getting reimbursed for things?
" With prior approval most things can be reimbursed. Administration does allow for a choice between the school providing the resource or reimbursement. Often you can request items that will be bought online to be bought by the school without the need for reimbursement. This is route is recommended to avoid any misunderstandings. "
Western International School of Shanghai
Shanghai, China
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Details about the current teacher appraisal process.
"We have something called MAP testing at the school. In the Primary, this can be used in the teacher appraisal. This is a new development this year. "
Changchun American International School
Changchun, China
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Describe the city's weather at different times of the year.
"The summer is hot with a blue sky. Temperatures rise to 30C. In fall the temperature starts decreasing, and in winter it could be freezing, and frostbite fingers and feet are familiar. Luckily, the indoor heating system allows you to regain your body temperature if you stay long in the outside."
Fairview International School
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Locations in the city geared towards the expat lifestyle (grocery stores, bars, etc.).
"There are a lot of supermarkets nearby that sells expat items. Also, the Wangsa campus is near the KLCC twin tower. Food is available everywhere at anytime."
Nazarbayev Intellectual school in Nur-Sultan
Astana, Kazakhstan
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What types of sports programs and activities does the school offer?
"Given the weather conditions in Astana / Nur-Sultan, particularly in winter, the school's focus is on indoor sports. The school has a very successful girls' volleyball team, and the soccer and basketball teams continue to build and improve."
Chadwick International School - Songdo
Incheon, South Korea
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How do the school's benefits compare to other international schools in the area/city?
"The school's benefits haven't been updated or reviewed in the past 4-5 years to keep up with inflation. There has been a 2-3% salary increase each year, but the cost of living in Korea is growing at a higher rate..."
ELC International School
Selangor, Malaysia
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Ways to make extra money (tutoring, after-school activities, etc.).
"There simply is not enough time for additional employment or outside commitments. "
Hong Lok Yuen International School
Hong Kong, China
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Detailed info about flight, shipping and settling-in allowances. Any other benefits (e.g. free lunches, etc.)?
"Settling-in allowance is between 900-1250 USD."
Shattuck St. Mary International School (Forest City)
Johor, Malaysia
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Describe the language abilities of students at this school and what is the "common language spoken in the hallways"? Is there one dominant cultural group?
"majority of students are Chinese nationals but each year the student body becomes more diverse. Chinese is the language most commonly spoken in the hallways."
Oxbridge International School
Tashkent, Uzbekistan
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Average monthly salary after taxes and in what currency (explain taxation situation). How often do you get paid throughout the year?
"Everyone's monthly salary is different depending on where you are from and how old you are. Your contract states you get paid in the amount of dollars and you receive the equivalent of your dollars but in Uzbek soums. Your pay slightly alters each month due to the rates. "