South Africa
South Africa
I would like to work in South Africa. Does anyone have any recommendations or recent experience of working at schools in either Cape Town or Johannesburg?
AnneBar,
I don't have direct experience teaching in Cape Town or Jo'burg; however I did teach at an international school nearby in the region. I travelled extensively (backpacker-style) throughout S.Africa including Cape Town and Jo'burg. While there is loads of very interesting things to see and do within the country, the thing you need to be fully aware of is the crime and racism. It's ever-present and always talked about. There's a reason why there's so many South African teachers now living in the UK and Australia.
The students I taught (mostly wealthy locals) were lovely and really enjoyed going to school, but there was an uncomfortable undercurrent of racism among the staff. Having said all this, if I had to choose between teaching in Cape Town and Jo'burg, Cape Town would win hands down.
I don't have direct experience teaching in Cape Town or Jo'burg; however I did teach at an international school nearby in the region. I travelled extensively (backpacker-style) throughout S.Africa including Cape Town and Jo'burg. While there is loads of very interesting things to see and do within the country, the thing you need to be fully aware of is the crime and racism. It's ever-present and always talked about. There's a reason why there's so many South African teachers now living in the UK and Australia.
The students I taught (mostly wealthy locals) were lovely and really enjoyed going to school, but there was an uncomfortable undercurrent of racism among the staff. Having said all this, if I had to choose between teaching in Cape Town and Jo'burg, Cape Town would win hands down.
Hi Eric
Thanks for your reply. I have visited South Africa many times and have lots of friends there so I am aware of the problems that you mention such as the crime. I agree that there are still plenty of people, regardless of their colour, who are racist but there are also many people who are not and just get on with life - especially in Cape Town - which by the way would definitely be my first choice too. Anyway, thanks again for your reply.
Thanks for your reply. I have visited South Africa many times and have lots of friends there so I am aware of the problems that you mention such as the crime. I agree that there are still plenty of people, regardless of their colour, who are racist but there are also many people who are not and just get on with life - especially in Cape Town - which by the way would definitely be my first choice too. Anyway, thanks again for your reply.
-
- Posts: 2140
- Joined: Sat Oct 06, 2012 9:49 am