Mission
The mission of AISM is to inspire students to offer students an excellent education that will inspire students to reach their potential, develop their skills and talents and become responsible members of the world.

Facilities
AISM is located in a school zone in a suburb of Maputo. The campus is secure and closed. There are over 40 classrooms, 2 libraries, 4 technology labs, a conference center, a Fine Arts Complex, a soccer field, a playground, a 25-meter outdoor pool, a tennis court and an outdoor cafeteria.

photo by andrew moir

Extra-curricular Activities
The school offers an extensive after school program for all students from Kindergarten through Grade 12. The program is semester-based. Among the activities are soccer, volleyball, and basketball. Senior students take part in tournaments outside Mozambique.

Technology
AISM has four computer labs.

Professional Development
No information is available on professional development although IB schools must have extensive professional development activities in order to be authorized to use the IB programs.

Employment
Prospective employees need to have the minimum of a Bachelor’s degree, certification, and at least three years of experience. A Master’s degree and IBO training is preferred. No information is available on working conditions, salary and benefits other than to note that pay and benefits are competitive and AISM is a great place to work. Applicants should send a letter of interest and a resume to:

Dr. Mary Jo Heatherington, Director
American International School of Mozambique
Rua do Rio Raraga, 266
Bairro da Costa do Sol
Maputo, Mozambique

About Maputo
The school is located in Maputo, the capital of Mozambique. The city has approximately 1.25 million residents and lies along the coast. The city has a multicultural population, partly due to it being a port town. While Bantu and Portuguese cultures form the majority of residents, there are also residents from the Arab, Indian and Chinese cultures.

Maputo has a tropical savannah climate with a short rainy season that runs from November through March. The warmest month is January and the coolest month is July.

New residents might want to take a stroll along the wide boulevards to admire some of the old colonial palaces interspersed with modern high-rises. Among the city’s attractions are the National Art Museum, the Mercado Central market, and the Museu de Historia Natural. Maputo also has several beautiful beaches.

The school has students and faculty from over 45 different countries.

Mission
The mission of the school is to develop students who are academically disciplined, responsible global citizens with a commitment to democratic values and who are respectful of all cultures.

Facilities
The school is located on a 14-acre campus in the suburb of Ekeren. AIS boasts modern, technologically advanced facilities that include classrooms with Smart Boards and computers, science labs, computer labs, a Wi-Fi campus, a state-of-the-art fine arts building, sports fields and gyms, specialized Early Childhood facilities, three playgrounds, a cafeteria, a health services center with two nurses, and learning support facilities including speech therapy and ESL support.

Curriculum
The school offers a challenging, integrated international curriculum that is designed to meet individual student needs. The International Primary Curriculum is used with students in grades one through five. Middle school students are introduced to more independent learning activities. Students in grades 9 and 10 can take the Cambridge International Examinations and students in grades 11 and 12 can enroll in the IB Diploma programme.

Extra-curricular Activities
The school offers a range of extra-curricular activities in sports, arts, and other areas. Senior students can compete in the northeastern European league in soccer, track and field, basketball, tennis, swimming, softball and volleyball.

Technology
AIS has two computer labs equipped with Windows-based PCs. Traditional computer classes are taught in the labs; students create websites, work on animation, and develop their keyboarding skills. Teachers can also use the labs during free periods with their classes. The campus has Wi-Fi capabilities that are made use of by a third mobile lab.

Professional Development
No information is available on specific professional development activities, although as AIS is an IB World School, there are always professional development activities underway.

photo by maros mraz

About Antwerp
Antwerp is a beautiful multicultural city that offers a high quality of living along with many recreational and cultural activities. Antwerp is home to approximately 500,000 residents. The city is an easy train ride of about 15 minutes from the school. Because of Antwerp’s multicultural population, food items from around the world are generally available. There are many bars and restaurants around the city that offer a wide variety of cuisines from around the world including Korean, Arabic, Indian and seafood. Antwerp brews over 500 types of beer, so the city is a beer lover’s delight.

Antwerp is the home of the artist Rubens and his works can be found around the city on display. The city has a number of museums featuring artists and cultural history. Antwerp is a great place to shop with malls, antique stores and items from around the world. Discos, international pop stars and classical concerts provide teachers with a great selection of entertainment opportunities.

Facilities
The school is located in the village of Linho, close to the beach resort, Cascais. CAISL features large classrooms, two playgrounds, four science labs, two outdoor basketball courts, a soccer field, a Library-Media Center, and Elementary and Secondary Academic Buildings. The school is in the process of building a new Athletics Center, Fine Arts Center, Cafeteria, Snack Bar, Basketball Courts, Soccer Pitches and a Parking Lot.

Curriculum
CAISL continues to develop their academic program. They have recently added Spanish as a Foreign Language for high school students, and also added Drama as an option for middle school and high school students. Assessment is accomplished using a variety of approaches including report cards based on faculty assessment, the Iowa Test of Basic Skills (for students in grades 3, 5, 7, and 9), and with the Measurement of Academic Progress test, a computer-generated test. Students in Grade 10 take the PSAT and most students take the SAT which is used for entry into universities in the U.S. and Portugal.

CAISL uses a mixed U.S./international curriculum. Most students attend university. Teachers take an active role in developing curriculum. Students in grades 11 and 12 may take the IB Diploma Program.

Extra Curricular Activities
CAISL hosts a variety of extracurricular activities. Older students can play competitive sports including soccer, basketball, volleyball, cross country, and track and field. After school sports are also available for younger students. Other activities include drama, yearbook, student council, National Honor Society, band, Junior Model United National and Model United Nations.

Technology
CAISL has two computer labs and some computers in classrooms.

Professional Development
The school has half-day in-services on a monthly basis.

Employment
The CAISL website has an excellent section for prospective teachers with a salary schedule, benefits and teacher expectations all clearly listed. New teachers are offered a two-year contract. Salaries are paid in euros and start with a BA and 2 years of experience and finish with an MA and 10 years of experience. Starting salaries are 1,389 euros monthly paid 14 times per year and top out for the new teacher at 1,905 euros. Teachers are liable for Portuguese Income Tax which ranges from 15 to 22%. Teachers also have to pay into the Portuguese Social Security at 11%. So, if you work here, be prepared for a lot of taxes. This is definitely a downside to working here.

Benefits include a lunch subsidy of 5.75 euros a day, health benefits, tuition waivers for up to three children, bereavement leave, housing allowance of 750 euros a month, home leave at the end of the initial contract, and a transition allowance of 4,500 euros.

The list of teacher expectations is extensive and includes extracurricular duties, teaching and management behaviors, among other expectations.

Application forms are online. This should be completed and sent to jobs@caislisbon.org with a cover letter, resume, and references. Teachers need a university degree, certificatio in their teaching field and a minimum of two years experience. The school is looking for outstanding teachers dedicated to students who are experienced with an American curriculum and willing to make a two-year commitment.

About Portugal
Life in Portugal offers a wide range of attractions from the modern to the ancient. There are beautiful beaches and stunning mountains. Hiking in the countryside gives teachers a chance to visit charming villages, medieval monuments and lovely countrysides. Cities are filled with malls selling the latest international goods.

The cost of living is the one of the lowest in Europe, and a meal in a good restaurant is only around $20 per person. Discos, bars and clubs stay open until early morning. However, while the cost of living is low, so are salaries, so teachers need to be frugal if they want to save money. Dealing with the bureaucracy can be frustrating. But, the country has a laid-back attitude, so if a new teacher wants to flourish here, they need to adopt that outlook on life.

BIS has over 750 students that represent over 43 nationalities. The main nationalities are: American, British, German, Italian, and Spanish. Class sizes are limited to 24 students.

Mission
The BIS mission is to inspire and challenge students to reach their personal and intellectual potentials.

Facilities
The school is housed in a renovated mansion along with purpose-built facilities for the lower school, science rooms, a library, and a sports hall. It is located in Haimhausen.

Curriculum
The school has three sections: the Lower School for Pre-Reception through Grade 5, the Middle School for Grades 6 through Grades8, and the Upper School for students from Grades 9 -12. In addition to the IB Diploma for senior students, BIS offers the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) Examination program to Grade 9 and 10 students.

Extra Curricular Activities
BIS has a full extra-curricular program for students from Grade 1 though Grade 12. Among the offerings are: rock band, cheerleading, jazz dance, judo, drama, clubs, Brownies, dance, visual arts, yearbook, ballet, basketball, Chinese, academics, chess, Model United Nations, soccer, rugby, badminton, tennis, cross country, swimming, skiing and golf.

Technology
Technology is taught as a separate subject. Teachers are expected to be able to use technology effective to enhance learning.

Professional Development
Teachers are expected to pursue professional development opportunities and to be involved in school in-service activities and to be actively engaged in the school appraisal process.

Employment
BIS lists open positions on the school website. Teacher candidates should have the following qualifications: university degree, a teaching certificate, a minimum of two years experience, international school experience, a strong student focus, be a team player, and have at least two years experience in IB if applying for a job in the IB Diploma Programme.

Teaching candidates should send a cover letter, resume, statement of educational philosophy, full employment history and contact details for referees to: Veronika Märkl BIS, Hauptstrasse 1, 85778, Haimhausen, Germany
About Haimhausen
This municipality has only four thousand people and a few shops. It does have a skatepark which may be for the students from the school. Haimhausen is just north of Munich.
Munich is the capital of Bavaria and has a population of about 1.35 million. Munich is located on the northern edge of the Alps. The area has a continental climate which is modified by the closeness of the Alps. There is a lot of rain in the area and large differences in the temperature between night and day and summer and winter. Summers run from May through September with average temperatures around 23 degrees Celsius. January is the coldest month with average temperatures around -1 degree Celsius.
Munich has large populations of foreigners including Turks and Albanians. Close to 25% of the population are not German citizens.
Munich is a European cultural center. The city has the Bavarian State Opera, the Residenz Theatre and the Prinzregententheater where you can go to see your favorite operas. The city has three orchestras as well.
The city has an active night life with over 6,000 establishments licensed to serve alcohol. There are many discos and pubs around the city especially in the student quarter. If you like beer, sausages and pork, you’ll love Munich.

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There are approximately 333 students at NIS that represent over 26 nationalities – the two largest being the United States and Japan. The average class size is 20.

Mission
Nagoya International School’s mission is to engage students with a challenging curriculum so that they become critical thinkers, lifelong learners, and responsible global citizens.

Facilities
NIS is located on the outskirts of Nagoya and has 7.5 acres of land on which there are three school buildings that are connected by covered walkways, terraces and gardens. The three buildings are: the Early Learning Center, the Raymond Building, and the Wing Building. Buildings have central heating and air conditioning. The ELC building has been fitted with bathroom facilities appropriate for small children. Elementary and high school students use the Raymond Building which has a library, 2 science labs, a multi-purpose room, a technology lab, a health office and a cafeteria. Middle school students are housed in the Wing Building which has a gym, a fitness center, fine arts rooms, a computer lab and a science lab. Other facilities in the school include: two playgrounds, a multi-purpose playing field with artificial turf, a two-story field house, and a Japanese Cultural Center.

Curriculum
NIS uses an American standards-based curriculum that prepares students for university study. The school is structured like a tradition American school with core classes, specialists and exploratory classes. NIS offers ESOL classes to about 10% of the student population. Students that graduate from NIS earn a U.S. High school diploma and may earn an IB Diploma.

Extra Curricular Activities
Teachers are expected to lead after school activities. These include: arts and crafts, academic clubs, and athletics.

Technology
NIS is a wireless school, but also has three computer labs. Classrooms also have computers. Teachers are expected to use technology as a tool in their classrooms.

Professional Development
NIS is a member of EARCOS. The school provides opportunities for professional development and expect teachers to be committed to their own personal growth.

Employment
NIS is looking for teachers that are team players, flexible, technologically literate, student-centered and committed to professional development. Basic requirements for teachers are: a Bachelor’s Degree, a teaching certificate, and a minimum of two years experience.

Vacancies are listed on the school website. Candidates need to send a statement of educational philosophy, a resume, two letters of reference, and a copy of a current teaching certificate to working@nis.ac.jp. Attachments may be added to the email. Initial contracts are for 2 years with follow-up contracts of one year. No information is given on salaries or benefits.

About Nagoya
Nagoya is located in central Japan between Osaka and Tokyo and has a population of around 2 million which makes it the fourth largest city in Japan. Because of the presence of the major Japanese automotive companies, Nagoya is an important economic center. This economic situation has made Nagoya attractive to foreigners, and Nagoya has a developing expat community.

Nagoya has a generally moderate climate although summers can be quite hot.

Some of the main attractions of Nagoya are: the Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology, the Nagoya Castle and the Nittaiji Temple. Nagoya has an active nightlife with bars, clubs and restaurants that cater to both Japanese and foreigners.

Nagoya has the usual shopping facilities that one would expect to find in a developed country such as malls and large, Western-style supermarkets. The school website has an excellent section on living in Japan.

The International School Suva is an independent, co-educational day school in Fiji that provides educational services for students from pre-school through Year 12. The school has authorization to use all three IB programs.

ISS has over 470 students from 35 countries. There are over 50 full-time faculty members.

Mission
The mission of ISS is to provide an excellent education in a multi-cultural environment where they develop the skills and values necessary to become positive and responsible global citizens.

Facilities
The International School Suva is located in Laucala Beach Estate which is just outside Suva. The school has modern classrooms, a library, 3 computer labs, a science lab, a full time counselor, a uniform shop, an ESL Centre, a multi-purpose hall that includes an 800 seat theatre, drama and music rooms and sporting facilities such as badminton, etc.

Curriculum
The International School Suva uses a mix of curricula. They have all three International Baccalaureate programs, and the PYP is the entire basis for the primary curriculum. The middle years curriculum has two components – the IBMYP and the International General Certificate of Secondary Education which the school notes complements the MYP. Secondary students have the IB Diploma Programme as well as the ACT (Australian Capital Territory) program. Students receive the Year 12 ACT Certificate if they follow the ACT.

Extra-Curricular Activities
The school offers a wide variety of extra curricular activities. Teachers sponsor these activities, and they take place either at lunchtime or after school.

Technology
ISS believes in integrating technology throughout the curriculum. The school has 1 computer for every 2 students, and each classroom has at least 2 computers. The school has fast broadband, and it is working on getting wireless broadband throughout the school. Students take regular computer classes through Grade 8; after that further technology classes are electives.

Professional Development
No information is available.

Employment
The school lists openings on its website. No other information about employment is available.

About Fiji
Fiji is one of those places that those of us who are enraptured with the tropics dream of as the ideal place to live. Fiji is an archipelago that consists of about 106 inhabited islands, including Viti Levu and Vanua Levu that account for most of the population.

Suva is the capital of Fiji. It has a population of around 140,000. Visitors to Fiji need to be aware of pickpockets and scams – isn’t that all too familiar these days in tropical paradises?

There are a variety of cuisines available in Suva, especially Indian food due to the large Indian population in Fiji. If you are a Western fast food junkie, you can find McDonalds and Kentucky Friend Chicken.

Fiji has a tropical marine climate with slight temperature variations throughout the year. The cyclone season is from November through April.

There are over 750 students that represent 40 nationalities. Of this 750 students, 600 are day students and 150 are boarding students. There are 100 teachers of which about 75% are Americans; the rest are British.

Mission
The mission of the school is to provide an outstanding international education and instill the values of responsibility, compassion, truth, and justice.

Facilities
The campus is 18 miles southwest of London; take a look at the photos on the school website. The whole place looks like my idea of an international school. Facilities include: sports fields; tennis, basketball, and volleyball courts, gyms, a theatre, computer and science labs, three libraries with internet facilities, music rooms, modern classrooms, boarding facilities, and much more.

Curriculum
The curriculum is a mix of English and American curricula with some IB thrown in. The elementary curriculum is based on Core Knowledge. The school is a college prep school with high standards and high expectations. TASIS England offers the American high school diploma with Advanced Placement courses, as well as the IB Diploma. There is an ESL program.

Extra Curricular Activities
The school has many competitive sports teams for senior students including basketball, rugby, soccer, cross country, volleyball, baseball, softball, tennis, lacrosse, cheerleading, golf and dance. Other activities include drama, art, music, and special interest clubs.

Technology
TASIS England has a complete network that links all parts of the school together. There is wireless coverage around the campus including in the boarding facilities. The IT program focuses on creativity and communication; students learn about technology in the context of projects for classes such as math or history. This is a school that understands and employs an integrated approach to IT.

Professional Development
Teachers are expected to complete professional growth requirements yearly.

Employment
TASIS The American School in England is looking for teaching candidates that are skilled, experienced, and highly qualified. Teaching candidates need to have at least three years’ full-time experienced with at least a BA, although advanced degrees are preferred. Teachers who do not hold an EU passport need to have at least three years of consecutive teaching in an American curriculum school in order to qualify for a work permit.

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Teachers who are US citizens are exempt from British Income Tax for the first two years. Teachers have to pay an 11% tax for the National Insurance Contribution (similar to US Social Security). Salaries are competitive and are determined by the Headmaster based on experience and qualifications. Teachers receive credit for up to 16 years of experience.

Benefits include: private health, dental, long term disability, personal pension, full tuition for school age children, up to £1000 relocation expenses, and all housing and utilities and meals if the teacher is part of the boarding team.

Applications for employment are online. If you are interested in applying for a position, you should send a letter of application, a resume, and the application form to: headmaster@tasisengland.org
or send a fax to: Headmaster: +44 1932 560493
or post to:
Headmaster
TASIS The American School in England
Coldharbour Lane
Thorpe
Surrey TW20 8TE
England

About London
What is there to say about London that anyone who would want to be an international teacher doesn’t already know?

The school has an international student body. The largest nationalities are: German, Americans, Japanese, British and Koreans. ISD has small class sizes that average between 16 to 18 students per class. The student:teacher ratio is 8.38 to 1. Teachers come from over 21 countries and are fully qualified.

Mission
The mission of ISD is to provide students with an excellent academic program and support their personal development as well while preparing them for the future.

Facilities
ISD buildings are modern and spacious. Among the facilities at the school are: art studios, music and drama teaching and practice rooms, a 400 seat theater, technology and design centers, 2 gyms, 3 football fields, elementary playgrounds, and more.

Curriculum
ISD uses all three IB programs. This makes it easier for students to adapt to moving from school to school. You can learn more about the IB in Chapter 2. Curriculum review is on a cycle so that all curricula are reviewed every four years. ISD has an extensive ESL program for students that require assistance with English.

Extra Curricular Activities
ISD has a full sports program and teams compete both locally and internationally. Sports include basketball, soccer and volleyball. The school also has Speech and Debate teams that compete internationally. Other activities include the Model United Nations, clubs and arts and crafts.

Technology
The school has a technology and design center. Most classrooms have interactive whiteboards.

Professional Development
ISD is a school committed to professional development. The director of the school notes, “I spend more money on professional development than most other Heads of School I know. I do this because I recognize that teachers who are learners are better teachers than those who are not. I do this because the science of teaching and learning is advancing at an incredible rate, and we need to keep up. ”

Professional development activities are one of the cornerstones of the IB programs. Teachers at ISD are required to attend IB workshops in their subject areas at least every three years.

Teachers have individual professional development funds which they can use as they see fit (with the approval of the director of the school). The money can be used yearly or saved for up to three years. After looking at the ISD professional development program, I can say that it is one of the best that I have come across in international schools.

Employment
ISD requires teachers to have teaching certification, a minimum of two years of experience, and a commitment to professional and personal development. No benefits or salaries are listed on the school website.

ISD attends the major recruitment fairs. If you are interested in teaching at ISD, you can send a CV, a cover letter and the completed ISD Application Form to:
Mrs. Marie Willis
HR Department
International School of Duesseldorf
Niederrheinstrasse 336
40489 Duesseldorf
Germany
E-mail: willis@isdedu.de

About Dusseldorf
Dusseldorf is the capital of North Rhine- Westphalia with a metropolitan population of around 10 million. It is an important economic center of Germany, and is also known for fashion and trade fairs. In addition to the fashion and advertising industries, Dusseldorf is an important telecommunications, banking and publishing center.

The city is located in the middle of the lower Rhine basin with an average elevation of 28 meters. Dusseldorf has mild winters and warm summers. The average temperature is 10° C.

Dusseldorf has a large foreign population: about 17% of its population are foreigners with the largest groups being Turks, Greeks, Italians and Japanese. Dusseldorf has the highest quality of life ranking of all German cities.

Search Associates is one of the key organizations in the placement of teachers in international schools. Search was founded by John Magagna and includes an impressive list of experienced international educators as Senior Associates that includes Gavin Allen, James Ambrose, Robert Barlas, Marie Bogat, David Cope, Harry Deelman, Gary Duckett, Sally Gordon, Dexter Lewis, Ray Sparks, Jessica Magagna, Rob Graham, and John Ritter.

Search places over 1275 teachers, administrators and interns each year. They note that they are known for the personalized approach that they take with schools and candidates. This can be very pleasant for the first time applicant, as well as the veteran overseas teacher.

Before You Get Started with the Registration Process
Search lets the potential candidate know that competition for international teaching positions can be quite intense. In order to qualify as a teaching candidate with Search, they expect a minimum of two years recent full-time teaching experience in a recognized school program. However, they note that this is sometimes waived for teachers in high demand fields who can demonstrate strong potential. Search also looks for candidates who are flexible – that means that the candidate should be willing to consider several countries or regions of the world as potential areas for working and living.

As I noted in my article about ISS, Search also advises candidates that teaching couples and singles have the best chance of obtaining employment in international schools. This is generally due to the high cost, or limited availability, of housing. There are other considerations as well such as the cost of bringing a non-teaching spouse or children to a foreign country.

Search Associates generally charges a US$200 fee for registration of three years or until a candidate is placed. This includes the cost of participation in one of the Search Associates recruitment fairs. There is an additional fee of US$50 for each additional fair should a candidate not receive or accept a job offer at his/her first fair.

The Process

1. Select one of the Associates and register with them. Your choice will depend on your home region or the region of the fair that you wish to attend. The Search website gives precise details on how to choose an Associate.

2. Read about your Associate. This will give you the opportunity to get to know your Search Associate.

3. Create an account. You can complete the application to become a candidate in one session, and this should take about 30 minutes to complete all 12 parts of the application. You will need a printer to do this. You should also have your resume on hand with the phone numbers of 3 references. If you choose not to complete the process in one sitting, you have 14 days to come back and finish it.

4. Wait for a response from Search Associates. You will be contacted as to the final disposition of your application. If it is accepted, you will receive more information.