11 International Schools Close to Nature (Part 3): Teaching Abroad Without Giving Up Green Space
Many international school educators dream of teaching abroad while still having easy access to nature. Whether it’s a forest, a large green park, or open water nearby, time spent in natural spaces can be a powerful antidote to stress and an important factor in overall well-being. Escaping into nature—even briefly—can help reset our minds and […]
Lesson #1 at International School Hiring Fairs: Why Bad Interviews Are Actually a Good Thing
No matter how glossy a school’s reputation may be, the people sitting across from you in a hotel room asking questions in that school’s name are a far stronger indicator of what it would actually feel like to work there. During my own recruitment journey, I spoke with English department heads whose questions—and my answers—made […]
Top 10 Character Traits of a Seasoned International School Teacher
A seasoned international school teacher (SIST) has worked at 3+ international schools in more than three parts of the world (or more). They know the ins and outs of international schools. They now have many old friends (from international schools that they’ve worked at) who have since moved on and now live in all parts of the […]