Compared to what was listed on this thread prior, this is what the pay scale is now:

Base Salary = 29600 (3 years exp w/ masters)
Overseas Allowance = 4000 (3rd year with QSI)
Annual Signing Bonus = 3200
End of year bonus = 2000

At some schools, as a counselor, you may also receive a administrative factor pay bump.

Only the larger schools have counselors (200+) - but if you are at a school on the smaller side of that number you may also have teaching responsibilities.

So for relatively new educators in their first placement overseas, if offered positions at one of these QSI schools, would you accept?

Does anyone have info on the following QSI schools (or directors) in Eastern Europe?

Tirana, Albania - Tirana International School
Sarajevo, Bosnia & Herzegovina - QSI International School of Sarajevo
Bratislava, Slovakia - QSI International School of Bratislava

What about for a young couple in their first stint overseas? Would it be a good first step?

We have traveled quite a bit in that area of the world and have a good idea of what we would be getting ourselves into regarding culture/location. Eastern Europe is actually our top location preference.

We would especially love to hear from those that have worked in the QSI system.

Thanks!

Hello Everyone!

I have been reading since early fall - just now brave enough to post...

My husband and I are looking into opportunities to teach internationally next year (it is just us - no kids). At this point, we have not signed up with SEARCH - just TIE. We are not only new to international teaching, but relatively new to K-12 education in general. We know that we are far from being stellar candidates (someone called us a "non-traditional" teaching couple) - but we have had heard back from a few schools and are scheduled to do a few interviews (more than what we expected). I would be curious to know what your thoughts are on us as candidates (MS Social Studies for the husband, School Counseling Intern for me). I know that currently not being licensed as a School Counselor affects our chances. Should we wait another year? Should we sign up with SEARCH? Or just take our chances? What would you do? "Tiers" are not important to us - we love working with kids, we want to be part of good school community, and we want to get some experience under our belts. Here is a little about us...

The Husband:
-BA in History, BA in Political Science
-Teaching License (Indiana) in MS/HS Social Studies, MS Math
-2 years working in a MS setting (one year as an aide and co-teaching, one year teaching Study Skills and Current Events)
-Very involved in extracurriculars (Coaching - MS Basketball, HS Soccer)

Me:
-MA in Counseling (MA research on counseling TCKs)
-Currently enrolled in a post-master's certificate program to qualify for license as a School Counselor (internships are remaining - interested in completing overseas)
-5 years working with college students in a residential setting (my job is an interesting mix of counseling, academic advising, mentoring, and crisis management)
-1 year working at an International School in Europe in their boarding program
-Several years of experience working with teenagers in summer camp setting (both in the US and in Europe)

Any advice would be so helpful! Thank you so much in advance.

Does anyone have more information on this school - Hsinchu American School in Taiwan?