We are currently in Shanghai and VERY happy. Love our jobs, our housing, and both school and sports opportunities for our boys have been fantastic. We are looking around only because of the pollution.

Can anyone comment on ASIJ? What is it like living there? I have heard that it is very expensive to live and travel in Japan. Anyone know savings potential?

Can anyone suggest other schools in Asia that are less polluted than Shanghai but still very good schools? (I know that is hard to define and depends on priorities...)

My husband and I are currently teaching in Shanghai. We are planning to recruit next year due to the pollution - we have two young children. We are planning to sign up with SEARCH (we have in the past) and perhaps attend the Bangkok fair. I have been reading the ISR forums and many people talk about needing IB experience. My husband is currently teaching IB biology and he has recent AP bio experience as well. I am certified (with experience) to teach middle school math and science and I have an M.Ed. as well as my B.Ed.

My question: Should I (as a MS teacher) take an introductory course in MYP? Will I be less marketable if I do not have MYP experience? Also, although I am certified in mathematics my undergrad is in biochemistry. Would it benefit me at all to do a second masters in mathematics teaching? I know it won't help me financially but will it make me more marketable? The program itself looks really interesting to me and I think would help me to grow as a math teacher.

I appreciate any advice!