thanks for the replies. I have a lot to consider. I have finally received a reply from Search Associates on what the actual difference is in responsibility, being an assistant, being a substitute, etc. and I don't feel it is the right thing for me.
I was going to finish my application (I only have one reference left, I went ahead with the whole thing because they took so long to get back to me and I had no idea what an intern was, so I figured might as well go for it) do the interview, and pay the $100. But it seems from your replies and everywhere that I have researched, that indeed the schools that hire first year teachers aren't the exactly the best. Sid, I know that the experience would deb overwhelming moving, so that is why I figured they want teachers with experience. So it seems pointless to continue on with this application if I know deep down that I don't want to be an intern, nor do I want my first experience to be awful. Teaching in the US versus teaching in Canada would also probably not be the smartest thing to do as I would get paid much more teaching here at home. Guess I just need to get my experience in! Thanks for the help :)

Hi everyone,

I'm new the international school scene and have started an application for Search Associates. I am graduating this year but I have always wanted to go abroad prior to working as a teacher at home, therefore I have had to apply as an intern. I am wondering if anyone has any intern experiences? I am feeling like it would not be worth it for me to go abroad if I do not have my own classroom, the whole idea seems unheard of to me. I'm not sure if this is common elsewhere? Here I do two practicums, 5 weeks and 9 weeks, and am qualified to have my own classroom upon receiving my certification. Im wondering if its' even worth it to be an intern, but at the same time, I will be greatly disappointed if I don't go abroad this year. Any experiences or input would be great!