I'm in Salvador, Brazil and we all have 2-3 bedroom apartments directly on the beach. A lot of buildings also have nice pools and gyms. I would say housing and good neighborhoods are definitely some of the perks of living here. The city itself, however, leaves much to be desired :)

Jessie James - can I ask which recruiting agency and which fair?

jessiejames wrote:
> One recruitment agency contacted me recently to suggest I look into PYP training,
> ahead of a job fair next year. Apparently all the schools attending are IB only,
> and will not hire staff without IB experience or training. It is difficult as even
> online training seems to start at hundreds of pounds - I wish I could justify that
> much for my own CPD, but I simply don't have that money. I hope that Vernacular
> is right and there are some more accepting schools out there.

I am currently in my second year teaching internationally (in Brazil). I am debating completing an IB certificate online for PYP, but was wondering if it is necessary/worth it? I am certified in Early Childhood, Elementary, and have a Master's in Reading and Literacy. Also I am single with no dependents. I am looking to move to another school next year, ideally somewhere else in South America or Asia. Any thoughts or suggestions? Much appreciated!