4 ways to prepare for your teach abroad job interview
After you make the decision to teach abroad, the next step in the process is to land a job at a school that meets your life and career goals. To that end, you might opt for applying for jobs online with a recruiter like Teach Away or decide to attend a teacher job fair or […]
Teaching in China with a family: 6 questions to ask before accepting the job offer
When Grace and I received our final contracts, there was a feeling of excitement that overcame both of us. Although we were making a huge, life-changing decision, many of our doubts had been put to rest as we had formulated a list of essential questions we wanted to answer before receiving our contracts. Although your […]
What qualifications do I need to teach English abroad?
Wondering how to get a job teaching English abroad? This one’s easy. To teach English abroad, you’ll need a bachelor’s degree in any subject/major, and an ESL teaching qualification (such as a TEFL certification) at the minimum! For more on getting TEFL certified to teach English abroad, check out the following: TEFL FAQ What is […]
6 interview tips that will get you the job – straight from a teach abroad recruiter
So the date for your teach abroad interview is set – it’s time to make your mark! While competition can be fierce, there’s no need to stress. Here are a few of my tried-and-tested tips to make sure that you stand out from the crowd during your teaching job interview. Psst: Before you can ace […]
The perfect teach abroad candidate: 5 qualities schools look for
Hiring schools abroad often receive hundreds of applications for each vacancy they’ve posted. And because great schools are built on great teachers, they’re very committed to making the right hire and usually have a pretty good idea of what they want more of at their school. So, what are these highly coveted qualities that make […]
Reader’s choice: Your favorite teach abroad articles of 2017
At Teach Away, we have the privilege of witnessing firsthand the transformative power of great teachers, just like you, every day. By bringing amazing teachers and innovative schools together all around the world, the whole Teach Away team is proud to play our part in changing the world for the better. Our wonderful community of […]
Happy Holidays! A look back at 2017
Happy holidays from everyone at Teach Away! Not only was 2017 a great one for our whole team – by all accounts, this year was also an exciting and successful time for our Teach Away teachers and schools, too. We placed over 1,000 motivated, energetic teachers in leading education institutions all around the […]
Requirements to teach English in China [Video]
Following on from our previous blog series on teaching English in Tianjin, Nanjing and Hangzhou, we had a lot of questions from recent grads and ESL teachers looking to teach in China, wondering: Whether they needed a TEFL certification to teach in China. How recent changes to China’s new work visa policy could affect the […]
The ultimate packing checklist for teaching abroad
Teaching abroad is an exciting experience: beautiful destinations to explore, interesting people to meet and a brand-new community to become a part of! But getting ready to move abroad and packing everything you need to live in a different country in one suitcase can be a stressful and daunting process. Whether you’re teaching English abroad […]
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 […]