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[With an EU passport, you will have to pay taxes on income if you work within the EU. Without an EU passport, in some EU countries you will not have to pay those taxes. ]

Hi

I have just seen this post and wondered which EU countries you dont have to pay taxes? It's actually something I wondered about as I have heard a variety of different stories in relation to the payment of tax.

I know it doesn't help with the EU passport. I was under the assumption that schools organise the visas for you.

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Thanks hallier

That clarifies for me :)

Thanks Seashell

That's been very helpful. It gives me a bit more of an idea what the system is like anyway.

Is a not-for-profit school government run? or community run?

Is a for-profit school similar to a private school in Australia?

:D

Hi Bluejay, thanks for the reply

Well having never taught at an international school I am pretty raw to all this stuff so here goes..........

I teach at a fairly high profile government school which has an excellent academic record.
I teach visual arts, senior level and examination assessor. Also I have taught design technology, however, not for about 7 years now as they removed it from the school. My experience is over the past 21 years.

I would love to teach and live overseas, particularly Germany as I have been learning German for the last 12 months (dont want to waste the lessons!)

I suppose what I'm trying to work out is....the information/reviews I have been reading, regarding some of the international schools/principals/Directors, it appears there is a fair bit of axe grinding. Is that a fair assumption?

Having said that I also know that no school is perfect and without flaws, the administration, staff or students. I am after a balanced reflection. Optimistic I know.

There is a visual arts position in Germany, in the state of Thuringia (you can look it up on CIS and work out the school). The reviews were not great. How valid is the reflection?

I have been cleared to apply for international schools with CIS. I have an interview with Search in early July. The fair here in Australia is in January.

1. Should I apply for positions now with CIS? or
2. Wait until I have my interview with Search and go to the fair in January. Will this present more opportunities?
3. What are some of the good German and or Swiss Schools?
4. What do I do about tax being an Australian citizen. Do I pay tax in Germany or Australia or is it tax free?

Appreciate the help.
:D

Hi

I'm new to this site so have no idea about anything so would appreciate any suggestions.

My plan......I would love to teach overseas. Children all grown up and my partner has worked in Switzerland previously, not in teaching, however has many friends overseas.

I have many years experience teaching in the visual arts and at a senior level, VCE in Australia.

Should i complete an IB certificate to improve my chances for employment?


I have joined Search (final stages) but dont have access to the data base yet and also CIS.

I would appreciate any advise or suggestions and love reading all the information on this site. Thanks in advance.

Cheers