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    1. Introductory Forum

      All new members must first post one post in this forum introducing themselves.  Once this post is approved by a moderator, you will have full access to the site.  The International Educator is totally free of charge and no fees or advertisements are allowed.

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  2. Overseas Teaching

    1. Teaching Tips, Technology, Resources, Lesson Plans, Methodology and Grammar Forum

      Do you need inspiration? Do you have a great teaching idea or a question about certifications and teacher qualifications?  Discuss here.

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    2. Hyperdocs

      Place your Hyperdocs in this area. Be sure to tell us a little about the Hyperdoc.

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    3. International Schools Forum

      Topics related to working as a teacher around the world – jobs, salaries, employers, etc.

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    4. Living Overseas – Life Abroad

      Discuss non-work related topics related to living abroad – food, culture, news, customs, current events, etc.

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    5. International School Reviews

      Posts in this area will not be live until they are vetted by an administrator. Once you make a post, an admin will contact you for proof of working at the school.  We want to ensure that all reviews are real and accurate and proof of working at the school is required.

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    6. General and Off Topic Discussion Forum

      Discuss anything and everything that doesn’t belong in another forum here.

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    7. Education News

      This is a place to discuss educational news, school news, etc.

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  3. Finding a Job Discussion

    1. Job Postings

      Post information about possible positions available in international schools.

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    2. Agencies and Employment Fair Discussion

      Post information about international search agencies, job fair, etc.

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    3. Resume Tips, Personal Statements Advice, etc

      Do you need help making your resume amazing?  Do you need to shine up your personal statement?  This forum will help you with that information as well as other areas of getting ready for an interview.

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    4. Certification, Degrees, Certificates

      Lets talk about getting certified, degrees and other certificates.

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  4. Book Recommendations

    1. LGBTQ+ Elementary

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    2. LGBTQ+ for Educators

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    5. South Asian Elementary Book List

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    6. South Asian Upper Elementary

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    8. Books for Educators

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  5. Country Information

    1. Thailand

      Thailand, or better know by many as the Land of Smiles, is one of the most common destinations for international educators.  Thailand is beautiful and safe and there are an abundance of jobs for teachers.  There are also many place to visit and some of the most amazing sites on Earth!

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    • tecumseh73
      Thinking of moving abroad

      By tecumseh73 · Posted

      I’m a deputy head at an inner city comprehensive and my wife is a head of English. We have two children, 5 and 10, and are considering teaching abroad. 
    • Gaby
      iPGCE vs PGCE (IDL) and all the crazy difference in prices!

      By Gaby · Posted

      Hello all... I am currently teaching Reception in a small international school in Thailand. I have a Bachelors (Image and Sound Design) and teaching experience, but not a license. I am from Argentina so I won't be living in UK to get a QTS. I would like to develop my career and my colleagues here have done the PGCE (IDL) in the University of Sunderland. 7455 euros for a year. This is not the PGCE that would get you QTS (that is more expensive and of course you need to be there plus other requirements). Now the University of Derby offers the iPGCE for around 3060 euros, while the University of East London costs 1700 euros and so on... how can it be such a wide difference in pricing, considering they all last more or less the same time, 60 credits, online learning and similar requirements? The PGCE (IDL) might be a bit more different but how about 3060euros vs 1700euros for the same certificate? I have never studied in Europe so maybe there is some basics I am not taking into account? I also wanted to ask how much of a difference it makes to hold an iPGCE... as I have read the bigger difference comes whether you hold QTS or not. Of course it is always good to keep learning and an extra certificate does not at all hurt. But is an investment of 7455 Euros really worth an PGCE (IDL)? Specially considering I am not a native speaker so of course will never get to a top notch international school lol. I wonder if any of you has done this course, through one of these universities? Any recommendations? Or maybe you know more about studying in UK and why can there be such a wide difference in pricing? Any comment is welcome. Even if you studied something else in any of the mentioned universities!  Thanks a lot.  
    • Gaby
      Let the children play... introduction of new member

      By Gaby · Posted

      Hello everyone, I am Gabriela from Argentina, currently teaching Reception in Thailand. I am an Image and Sound Designer with a passion for outdoors and art. I love walking in mountains and glacier progressions (specially when I find myself alone in nature), open water swimming, cyclotouring. I started as an Audiovisual teacher (stop motion) for primary school students. Then became a governess in the Australian desert and finally one of the outcomes of the Pancake Trail in SEA XD, teaching in Thailand, China, and so on. I am very curious and I am always trying to drive the children's curiosity so they can question and produce their own knowledge as much as possible. I have also enjoyed teaching Drama and Art. I am here mainly to ask about the PGCE course as I am not a licensed teacher and I am interested in developing my career. This will actually be my next post. 
    • Sandro
      PGCE or US Teaching Certificate?

      By Sandro · Posted

      Hi all,    I have a question regarding what might be the best option for international school teaching certification.  FIrstly, I am a Canadian citizen but I have no interest in teaching in Canada.  I would like to have a better chance to teach at international schools (not necessarily IB but that wouldn't hurt).  I am not getting a Canadian certification because it's 2 years and upscale 15 - 20 thousand Canadian.  I am interested in doing a distance learning course that will gain me some teaching certification. In short:  My question is will it be more valueble to do a PGCE to obtain QTS (even though I don't want to teach in the UK)?  Or is any US teaching certification just as valuable to international schools?  It's a bit tricky since I don't want to teach in the UK or in the US but it seems those are the best options for obtaining teacher status.  As I said, in Canada there are no online or affordable options...   Any insight?     Thank you very much!
    • michael
      Intro

      By michael · Posted

      Welcome Kimberly. It is a bit quite here but we are working on an addition to the site.

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