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Teaching in Austria
Thursday, 29 January 2009 18:02
Written by Janice Stewart
Education in Austria | Salzburg Education in Austria
There are a number of International schools which cater for children aged 3 to 18 and are mainly found in the larger towns and cities. Many of these schools follow the International Baccalaureate. A typical school day will start at around 8 in the morning and finish at around 4 in the afternoon. A lunch break of an hour usually takes place from noon till 1pm. As with all International schools extra curricular activities play an important role. The school year is from the beginning of September to the end of June with schools usually closing for two months at the height of the summer.
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Teaching in China
Thursday, 16 April 2009 10:25
Written by James Stewart
China | Beijing City
Located towards the North West of China, Beijing nestles amongst the mountain ranges to the North, North West and West. Beijing is a bustling vibrant city which played host to the 2008 Olympic Games. Beijing, formerly called Peking is the capital of China and is the focal point for scientific and technological development as well as education and communication. It is a thriving city where ancient and modern buildings compliment each other and make Beijing the international metropolis that it is today.
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Teaching in China
Last Updated on Tuesday, 14 April 2009 09:47
China | Hangzhou
The City Hangzhou, the capital of the Zhejiang province and one of the important tourism cities in China is located towards the southeast of the country, 180Km south of Shanghai. Renowned for its beautiful scenery as well as its cultural and historical heritages it is the economic centre of the province. A number of large tourism projects are currently underway or completed including a high-tech theme park and an international standard golf course, making Hangzhou one of the places to visit for both domestic and foreign tourists.
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Teaching in China
Last Updated on Tuesday, 14 April 2009 09:05
China | Shanghai
Whether you are already a professional or an inexperienced first-timer, there is something for everyone in Shanghai. Kindergartens, universities, language institutes, and private students are all looking for both general English and business English teachers.
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Teaching in Egypt
Sunday, 11 January 2009 16:54
Written by Janice Stewart
Education in Egypt | Cairo
International Schools in Egypt expect good behaviour, self discipline and tolerance. The school day usually begins at 8 am and finishes at 3pm. Class sizes vary but in some schools they have a maximum of 15 pupils. Imagine what you could achieve with class sizes like that, it not only impacts on the way you teach, your relationship with the pupils but also marking time.
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Teaching in Germany
Friday, 16 January 2009 17:53
Written by Janice Stewart
Teaching Jobs in Berlin
German businesses need global markets so there is a great need for English language speakers who bring their families with them to work here and so there is a need for English speaking teachers in International Schools.
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Teaching in SIngapore
Thursday, 08 January 2009 23:09
Written by Janice Stewart
Education in Singapore
Schools in Singapore vary in size and cater for children between the ages of 3 and 21. Many of the schools offer the IB Diploma and IGCSE whilst some also offer the English National Curriculum. Most of the International schools offer a wide range of extracurricular activities.
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Teaching in Spain
Thursday, 08 January 2009 18:01
Written by Janice Stewart
Education in Spain | Barcelona
So you are sold on the idea of working in an International School in Spain but what are the living conditions for you and your family like? Barcelona is a very safe place to live. Many International schools have been set up in Spain and cater for children aged 3 to 18 where English is the main language.
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Teaching in Thailand
Monday, 12 January 2009 17:42
Written by Janice Stewart
Education in Thailand | Bangkok
International schools in Bangkok are for students aged 3 to 18 and are mainly found in the Bangkok area. The students are almost exclusively well motivated, honest, well behaved and success oriented. They are from families who are ambitious, who value education and who are keen on academic progress. Many schools in Thailand employ assistants who are able to sort out display work, photocopying etc so that you can get on with the job of teaching.
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