I know a North American with 3 children and a non-teaching wife working at a fairly good international school in Asia. So, the answer is 'yes'. And when your wife is finished her B. Ed then your chances and opportunities will go through the roof. Hang in there and good luck.

Does anyone have any information on this school?

I am kind of the product of international teaching, one parent in it the other tagging along. But they still don't like the idea of me teaching all over the world and leaving "the best country in the world", though I know that part of their problem is their jealousy.

Can anyone offer any information on MIS other than what is already posted?

1. Any information on benefit package: housing, medical, estimated yearly savings?
2. Is it true working conditions run the spectrum of great to terrible?
3. Is is true high school teachers do not have as good working conditions as elementary?

Otherwise I am aware the country is 'dry', etc.

I'm interested in hearing anything about that school too. Have you heard anything ajs9791?

I haven't read the whole thread but:
In my experience shipping by sea is way cheaper though it takes a long time. Bringing boxes and extra bags with you on the plane and through the airport is a nightmare. Just ship by sea as soon as you can.

Some ideas:
I would apply to every single International School in China: If you do not have any memberships to Search Associates, etc., then go to the IBO website and click to look at all their list of schools in China. Apply to every single one. Then just Google international schools in China and apply to all of them. That will be a lot of work, try to tailor your emails individually, at least the 'Dear ....' part. If you have any IB experience put that in. If not, register for an online course at IBO. org, they last about 6 weeks and cost 300 British pounds, they should make you more marketable than a Master's degree. If your wife is interested in teaching stay in the US and get her certified. If you are a teaching couple that will more than quadruple your chances of getting a job and getting a really good job(s).

Bring stuff so you can contact home easily: webcam and mic/headset, check out if you can use your home cellphone, get a Skype account.
Be prepared for no resources at your school so have lots of stuff: educational DVDs, fun DVDs, CDS for class work time: enya, sinatra, Jack Johnson, or check out streaming music: GrooveSalad. Get programs to make good fast worksheets and interesting stuff for the kids.
Wneh you get there make local Chinese friends to help you out. Check out the forums of other websites for expats, things to do, clubs, etc.
You'll love it.

Which school in China? I am looking at some too.

Here a things to think about:
1. put all your electronic material on a portable hard drive.
2. ask what units and subjects you will teach and get as much stuff free from home to bring with you.
3. check weather for the year and bring what you need.
4. bring non-iron pants and shirts. i find the shirts still need a little iron but the pants are fine without.
5. whatever you need to get you through the day in the USA: hair gel, shaving, a little of your special food you like.
6. something for music including radio so you don't get totally bored.
7. the good news is that whatever you can't bring or buy there you can get from eBay, amazon.com, or other websites especially if you have a paypal account.
8. your favourite and inspiring 'feel good' book.
9. a good knapsac or brief case for work
10. bring ear plugs and i like the ear headset contruction workers use to block out noise quickly. fast to put on and off, people just think youre listening to music.
11. remember saline solution, sun glasses
12. keep all emails received from school
13. print out a map of your local area and things to do where to buy, etc.

Thats just a start.

Hi.
This year I find there are 2 questions that I am asked when applying to Grades 1-6 vacancies. I am not so sure how to answer them. Any tips, links to websites with information? I want to make sure I am not missing anything in my answers.

1. What does your classroom look like?

2. Tell me about a lesson you once did that went well.

[quote="Gemini72"]OC: I haven't asked any questions about schools here. Must be thinking of someone else?[/quote]

Just some info I wanted to pass along to you if you are interested Gemini72. Do you have an alternate email address?

As a teaching couple you should have no problems finding work, and good work. I would join Search Associates. Ray Sparks is a good guy to have working for you.

schoolmarm, good advice, but this was posted a year ago!

It is the - school.