How to avoid cold feet: The teach abroad edition
Feeling anxious about teaching abroad for the first time? I know the feeling, trust me. When I first made the decision to move to Australia to teach and throughout the entire application, interview and offer process, it never occurred to me to feel afraid or nervous. It wasn’t until I broke the news to friends […]
5 teacher blogs to get you excited about teaching abroad
Leaving to teach abroad soon and looking for first-hand stories from other teachers who’ve been there, done that? Or, are you thinking of dipping your toes into the world of blogging? You’re not alone! Blogs can be a great resource for new teachers abroad looking for help and honest advice on what teaching abroad is […]
Teachers Matter: Canadian Teacher Receives $1 million Global Teacher Prize
Last night, we were excited to be there as the top educators in the world were recognized and the $1 million Global Teacher Prize was awarded at the annual Global Education and Skills Forum in Dubai. One of the most high-profile awards for teaching excellence in the world, the Global Teacher Prize is handed out […]
What I miss most about living and teaching abroad [with free teach abroad guide]
I‘ve only been back in my home country for a year now, yet I often find myself looking back at the time I spent abroad like they were the good old days. Teaching abroad for me was never intended as a lifelong career move. I always knew I’d move back home eventually. Even though I […]
Memorable teach abroad moments from the UAE!
We recently asked our teachers who are currently teaching abroad: “What’s your most memorable teach abroad moment?” With the recent interest of our Middle East teaching positions – particularly those in the UAE – we’ve decided to share our favourite stories from teachers currently teaching there! Donald, from Georgia, teaching in the UAE “The […]
Happy Teacher Appreciation Day! Read our teacher stories this week
Happy Teacher Appreciation Day! A few months ago, we asked our teachers what their favourite and most rewarding teaching abroad experiences, and we’re going to share some of their stories throughout this week on our Facebook and Instagram. Make sure you follow us to read all their amazing stories! Also, in case you haven’t heard, […]
Teacher Experience: How teaching abroad is helping Angela succeed in the American classroom
We first met Angela Roberts during her Teach Away application in 2014. She kept us in the loop with her Kazakhstan placement via her own blog and we touched base with her for an insightful interview about her experience last fall. Through my conversation with Angela in the fall, I learned that she had […]
Teacher Q&A: Exploring Abu Dhabi public schools with Lindsey, part 2
Abu Dhabi public schools offer incredible opportunities, great salaries, and extensive benefit packages for teachers. This post contains the second half of my interview with Lindsey, who taught in Abu Dhabi public schools for five years. Make sure you check out part 1 here first. What were some of the largest differences between Abu […]
Teacher Q&A: Exploring Abu Dhabi public schools with Lindsey, part 1
I had the opportunity to chat with Lindsey, one of our many Teach Away alumni, about her experiences overseas. Check out the first half of interview below to get the inside scoop on teaching abroad in Abu Dhabi public schools. Find part 2 here. How long did you teach in Abu Dhabi for? Lindsey: I taught […]
5 Tips for a Great Profile Picture
When completing their Teach Away profile, many teachers don’t include one of the most important things in finding employment overseas – their photo! Though it may seem out of the ordinary for North American teachers, including a photo with a resume or job application is standard practice in many countries overseas. Your photo is often […]