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What should a good international teaching package include?
First of all, you must know what to expect in a good teaching contract and package before saying YES… DO NOT accept a job until you’ve seen the contract- that’s perfectly normal here and you [...]
The 4 Steps to Apply Directly to Schools Abroad… Successfully!
1) Find teaching job vacancies, using my cheatsheet of 8 websites that advertise jobs at good schools abroad! 2) Research the schools, their location, ethos, student demographic, curriculum, and reputation, using these 7 ways.Decide if it fits [...]
6 ways I’ve saved £6400/ €7100/ $7900 of my rent allowance this year
First of all, this article has been inspired by Zach Holz, the Happiest Teacher, in an article he wrote last month called “House Hacking for All.” I highly recommend you read it here as [...]
What is the best way of transferring money from my HOME bank to my EXPAT bank?
I am usually asked the best way to transfer money from an EXPAT bank to a HOME bank and I answer this question in an article I wrote last year- check it out here. [...]
The “How to Travel While Still Saving Significantly!” Mini-masterclass
Even though we all hope to save thousands of dollars/ pounds/ euros each term as expat teachers, most of us still want to be able to travel and experience new countries and cultures every [...]
How to help local students / students with English as a Second Language thrive!
Welcome! My name is Sorcha and I've been teaching Qatari and Emirati students for the last 8 years. As an expat teacher, I bet you have local students in your classes. Depending on your [...]
