Hi Everyone. I was wondering if someone who has experience in both American Common Core and IB MYP/DP with math specifically could explain any key differences between the two? I currently only have experience with American Common Core but am finding that most schools I am interested in are IB/MYP/DP. I've been able to find general similarities and differences online, but if anyone has specific math experience, I'd love to hear it!

Hi everyone! I was just wondering about what to anticipate in terms of a timeline after applying to schools. I know it's still early right now, and many schools on SEARCH have a deadline of November or even December. Do the schools typically stick to these deadlines, and I shouldn't expect to potentially hear anything until after these deadlines have passed? Or is it common for schools to reach out for an interview before that deadline if they're interested? Just trying to manage my nerves and anxiety over here! I hate the waiting game.

Wow, thank you everyone for your feedback! It's very helpful and... enlightening. Are there any other countries you would suggest looking into for a 30-something female to have an active social life/date? Preferably larger cities, a variety of activity options (active and beverage-inclined), reasonable cost of living compared to take-home pay, etc? I'm keeping my eyes on HCMC and Seoul but I'm wondering if there are any hidden gems I'm missing. I'm currently in Abu Dhabi and I don't want to stay in the GCC region. I saw some postings for JIS Jakarta, but from what I've read I'm not sure I'd enjoy living there.

As for me, I'm a maths teacher with 11 years' experience and 2 master's degrees, and am actually working on finishing an applied maths bachelors degree as well. I was Head of Year for 3 years and now Head of Maths Department for 4 and can teach up to Calculus. Would I even have a shot at somewhere like ASIJ, or probably not without knowing someone already there?

Hi Everyone,

I know ASIJ is considered one of the top schools in Japan, and I was wondering if anyone has any recent insight into the school, worldload, work-life balance, and package? Also, if anyone has any recent first-hand experience regarding Covid measures still in place in Japan? I'm currently in a country that is still quite strict with masking, PCR testing, etc, and I don't fancy moving somewhere even more intense.

Also, would 70-80k USD be a decent salary with roughly 10k/year savings in a place like Tokyo, assuming I'm traveling on major holidays (Winter, Spring, Summer) and eating out/bevvies maybe once a week? Is there savings potential here, or is the cost of living so high I'd be saving next to nothing?

Finally, is Tokyo a place you would recommend for a single 30-something woman? I do enjoy being social and would love more opportunity for an active dating life compared to where I am now.

Thanks in advance!