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- Sat Oct 09, 2021 4:16 pm
- Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
- Topic: Schools that dont post package etc
- Replies: 4
- Views: 7804
Re: Schools that dont post package etc
None of my jobs had the salary etc posted on the website. I was told at interview when I was offered the job.
- Sat Feb 29, 2020 8:46 pm
- Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
- Topic: China People - What Does Online Learning Look Like for You Right Now?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 36184
Re: China People - What Does Online Learning Look Like for You Right Now?
turtleturtle wrote:
> How is it working for the little kids? My current school is discussing
> online learning as school closure seems to become inevitable. How are
> schools handling it for the lower elementary and kindies?
When we did distance learning in the past we would send suggestions for practical activities to do at home - count and sort the cutlery, find squares and circles, use plasticine to make long and short snakes, could the X, Y Z etc
Also youtube links to stories with suggestions for follow up activities. Some craft suggestions
> How is it working for the little kids? My current school is discussing
> online learning as school closure seems to become inevitable. How are
> schools handling it for the lower elementary and kindies?
When we did distance learning in the past we would send suggestions for practical activities to do at home - count and sort the cutlery, find squares and circles, use plasticine to make long and short snakes, could the X, Y Z etc
Also youtube links to stories with suggestions for follow up activities. Some craft suggestions
- Thu Feb 06, 2020 4:41 pm
- Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
- Topic: Situation in China
- Replies: 37
- Views: 83650
Re: Situation in China
Does anyone know the legalities, if any, of leaving now and not returning if the schools does reopen?
Or if the school is obliged to pay until end of contract even if they do not reopen?
What about expenses - short notice flights etc? Insurance?
I imagine people are racking up hotel bills having to stay out of the country on extended Chinese New Year holidays.
Not in China myself but wondering what happens in cases like this.
I do know of schools that closed because of political unrest and staff were told to leave, but were paid till the end of the school year (presumably because they could have been called back at any time).
When schools in Kuwait could not reopen after the summer, I heard of staff stranded with no job, no money.
Maybe it depends on the school.
Or if the school is obliged to pay until end of contract even if they do not reopen?
What about expenses - short notice flights etc? Insurance?
I imagine people are racking up hotel bills having to stay out of the country on extended Chinese New Year holidays.
Not in China myself but wondering what happens in cases like this.
I do know of schools that closed because of political unrest and staff were told to leave, but were paid till the end of the school year (presumably because they could have been called back at any time).
When schools in Kuwait could not reopen after the summer, I heard of staff stranded with no job, no money.
Maybe it depends on the school.
- Fri Jan 17, 2020 3:00 pm
- Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
- Topic: schools or countries with no upper age limit?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 10729
schools or countries with no upper age limit?
Hi,
Thinking about the future. Which countries and/or schools do not have an upper age limit?
Thanks
Thinking about the future. Which countries and/or schools do not have an upper age limit?
Thanks
- Sun Oct 13, 2019 1:07 pm
- Forum: Forum 2. Ask Recruiting Questions, Share Information. What's on Your Mind?
- Topic: Need Assistance w/ Job Search and the Entire Process
- Replies: 11
- Views: 36904
Re: Need Assistance w/ Job Search and the Entire Process
Re Passport - Yes, get it. If you have a Portuguese, or any EU passport, you will not need a work permit/Visa. This saves money and bureaucracy for the school.
I would suggest writing directly to every International school in Portugal that you are interested in. What have you got to lose?
I would suggest writing directly to every International school in Portugal that you are interested in. What have you got to lose?
- Sat Sep 14, 2019 6:27 pm
- Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
- Topic: Brexit Impact on European Job Market
- Replies: 14
- Views: 16450
Re: Brexit Impact on European Job Market
May make it easier for Irish teachers to get EU positions - no visa requirements.
- Sun Sep 08, 2019 12:30 pm
- Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
- Topic: Reference Questions
- Replies: 2
- Views: 4924
Re: Reference Questions
CIS send out their own reference forms, perhaps ISS does the same.
- Fri Mar 01, 2019 1:48 pm
- Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
- Topic: Moving from China to Europe - advice???
- Replies: 51
- Views: 49567
Re: Moving from China to Europe - advice???
Some Eastern European schools have good packages, and most that I know of start nursery at 3 years old. Try Budapest, Prague or Warsaw.
In Western Europe it will be harder to make ends meet and save.
In Western Europe it will be harder to make ends meet and save.
- Sat Feb 10, 2018 7:00 am
- Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
- Topic: attending Northern Iowa recruiting fair question
- Replies: 13
- Views: 14593
Re: attending Northern Iowa recruiting fair question
As a 57 year old elementary teacher I attended a job fair in London in January, interviewed with 6 schools on 4 continents and was offered 6 jobs. No dependants but I don't know that that would have made a difference. It is true that you age out of many countries at 60, but your wife is not yet 60 so all is not lost! You need to plan on staying several years, possibly till retirement. After 60 it does get harder.
- Sun Jun 25, 2017 6:32 am
- Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
- Topic: Ageism in elementary?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 10613
Re: Ageism in elementary?
It can happen, but experience is also valued. At 56 I attended a job fair, interviewed for 6 schools and was offered all 6 jobs.
After 60 it is harder but that is partly due to visa regulations. In some places you cannot get an initial visa after 60, but o de in you can extend it. In other es you are out at 60.
After 60 it is harder but that is partly due to visa regulations. In some places you cannot get an initial visa after 60, but o de in you can extend it. In other es you are out at 60.
- Tue Aug 19, 2014 7:35 pm
- Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
- Topic: Skype interview
- Replies: 3
- Views: 5515
Re: Skype interview
Skype interviews are becoming more and more common. Some schools won't, but many will.
- Tue Jul 08, 2014 1:36 pm
- Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
- Topic: What's happening in Caracas?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 6733
What's happening in Caracas?
Any news on the current situation there, in the city and / or in the schools?
- Tue Jul 08, 2014 7:40 am
- Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
- Topic: Teaching couple with three kids
- Replies: 5
- Views: 7772
Re: Teaching couple with three kids
Central or Eastern Europe may be a better option than Western Europe as housing is usually provided - or at least a housing allowance. My previous school used to give tuition for all children but recently capped it at 2 per couple. Check CEESA schools. Come before all schools introduce the cap.
- Sat Jun 28, 2014 3:03 pm
- Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
- Topic: Best place in Europe if looking...
- Replies: 7
- Views: 11068
Re: Best place in Europe if looking...
Eastern or Central Europe has better pay and conditions than Western Europe - usually. Eg Prague, Busapest, Bratislava. And meet the requirements of sunny blue skies even in Winter.
- Thu Jun 26, 2014 11:51 am
- Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
- Topic: Chances of teaching abroad...
- Replies: 10
- Views: 12879
Re: Chances of teaching abroad...
An intern position varies according to the school.
You at get some classes to teach, you may be a general dogsbody, you may be a permanent sub, you may be an office assistant, you may assist with boarding duties.....
You will be paid a lot less than a teacher and may not get housing benefits, shipping etc
Check out what each school offers its interns.
You at get some classes to teach, you may be a general dogsbody, you may be a permanent sub, you may be an office assistant, you may assist with boarding duties.....
You will be paid a lot less than a teacher and may not get housing benefits, shipping etc
Check out what each school offers its interns.