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Ep 31. What is it Like to Teach Abroad?

The Teacher Hotline

English - November 08, 2021 05:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MB - ★★★★★ - 1 rating
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The world is slowly starting to open up. Wouldn't it be nice to travel the world and make some money at the same time?

Teaching abroad is a popular option for teachers looking to see the world, experience new culture and make some cash while doing it. If you ever wondered what it was like to teach abroad this is the episode for you!

Today I chat with Renee Faubert, a Guidance and Learning Resource Teacher and Former Arts teacher at Canadian International School in Vietnam. Renee has been teaching for 8 years . She started her career in teaching in Ecuador teaching MYP Design. Before moving to Vietnam, Renee was a Boarding Advisor and Arts Teacher at Branksome Hall. Renee graduated with a B.Ed from Queens University. 

We chat about:

How does a teacher begin the process of the job search?Financially, who covers the cost of the flights, move and other logistical responsibilities?Culturally what are major differences between North American teaching and teaching aboard? What is compensation like for teachers teaching abroad?How do contracts work when signing up for abroad teaching?

and much more!

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