Myanmar International School Yangon
Yangon, Myanmar
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Details about the staff housing or the housing allowance. If there is no housing allowance, how much are rent costs and utilities?
"400-500 USD in cash for a housing allowance."
American International School Vietnam (AISVN)
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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What types of accreditation does this school have? When is the accreditation up for renewal? Any religious affiliations?
"It is accredited by the IBO, but also WASC/CIS candidate school."
American School of Doha
Doha, Qatar
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What types of sports programs and activities does the school offer?
"ASD is part of the MESAC conference with schools from the UAE, Oman and India. The school offers JV and Varsity level sports in the HS across more than a dozen sports and competitive activities, including baseball, basketball, soccer, badminton, track, cross country, swimming, baseball and softball (which are unique to the region). "
Singapore American School
Singapore, Singapore
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Explain how salaries are decided (e.g. is there a pay schedule? extra step for masters degree? Annual pay raises? Bonuses?).
"Published pay scale. New hires usually come in at maximum step 8. "
Universal American School in Dubai
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Describe their hiring policies and procedures. Share your interview experience. Any hiring restrictions? is there a particular curriculum experience required? How about single parents/number of dependents sponsored?
"Hiring takes place at the most reputed and well established international school recruitment fairs such as Search. Most positions get filled quickly. "
Copenhagen International School
Copenhagen, Denmark
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Sample travel airfares from host city airport to destinations nearby.
"A round trip ticket to the middle east cost me 4000 DKK in February, and a round trip ticket to Serbia cost 1300 DKK in April."
Hanova International Department of Bodi School
Xian, China
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What is the process of getting reimbursed for things?
"Reimbursement is supposed to be straightforward. A personal choice really."
Hayah International Academy
Cairo, Egypt
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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?
"There are no taxes paid by teachers (local taxes paid by school). Monthly salaries can range from $2080 to $3080. All paid in USD."
Norlights International School Oslo
Oslo, Norway
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Detailed info about lifestyles: singles vs. couples, gay vs. straight, nightlife vs. quiet and big city vs nature.
"However it's the best place for nature and getting out of the city in no time"
Good Shepherd International School
Ooty, India
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What controversies have been happening lately? Please be objective.
"There was difficulty in releasing working visas for some teachers due to the embassy holding it out due to the school's non payment of taxes."
Inter-Community School Zurich
Zurich, Switzerland
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Name your favorite restaurants, favorite places to go to and favorite things to do in the city.
"Zurich is expensive and the food can be appalling. There are some lovely restaurants if you have the money and if you keep your wits about you. For example the Portuguese restaurant Marisqueira Atlantico has beautiful food but is quite off most people's radar. "
American School of Madrid
Madrid, Spain
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Detailed info about lifestyles: singles vs. couples, gay vs. straight, nightlife vs. quiet and big city vs nature.
"There are lots of activities for everyone (city and mountains) that can be found on MeetUp or InterNations"
