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by whynot
Mon Feb 17, 2014 6:15 pm
Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
Topic: The International Teaching Life-style and Finding a Mate
Replies: 29
Views: 33063

Re: The International Teaching Life-style and Finding a Mate

"I think my message is that if you work in IS's, I think you will tend to meet a pretty cool and adventurous sort of person. I think it is a good way of meeting a potential partner. Good luck!"

Absolutely agree. I have ended up with an international partner, because I have been on the circuit for a number of years. It took a while, I was alone for quite a few years, but it did happen and it's wonderful. If you go and do what you want to do, life will make things right...
by whynot
Fri Dec 13, 2013 8:58 pm
Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
Topic: Shen Wai International Shenzhen
Replies: 8
Views: 18387

[quote="Yantantether"]I'm pretty sure this in NOT an International School Per se, but a Chinese School with an attached International Program. Now I'm not saying this is a bad thing as I don't know enough but I would advise doing some further research if I was you. Director is also Chinese I believe, which is something else to consider.[/quote]

This IS a proper international school. I can see the angle you're coming from, but this is not one of 'those Chinese schools'. Director is Chinese, as it is invested in by the Chinese government. The knee-jerk reaction to this would be negative. Head of School and Principal are expats. Good package, good conditions, PYP and MYP authorised and done well, excellent facilities, well-resourced school. Good kids and parents.
by whynot
Fri Dec 13, 2013 6:36 am
Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
Topic: Shen Wai International Shenzhen
Replies: 8
Views: 18387

Good school. Definitely worth looking at.
by whynot
Sun Dec 01, 2013 2:15 am
Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
Topic: Leaving PYP for a contract. Bad?
Replies: 6
Views: 7338

If it's what you want to do, and you're happy with your choice, I say go for it. I have about the same years of PYP, absolutely believe in it, but have also considered taking a jump sideways (just happened to always end up in PYP schools). Basing a life choice on a recruiter's possible response 2 or 3 years down the track is no better.