Thanks CDNTeach and Iambog for the information.

I followed up with a few friends who are new teachers over seas at a couple Canadian schools and they confirm the same thing.
Some had trailing spouses who didnt get much support from the school for the spouse but landed great jobs when they were in the city.

Thank you for the detailed reply Psyguy.
I agree it is an up hill battle for my current position. The situation in Canada is very poor especially in Ontario, though some things are being done to remedy the situation. But these remedies wont see any effects for at least 3 or 4 years into the future. (if anyone is curious about the status in Ontario)
1. Ontario is cutting grad rates from 9500 teachers to 4200 per year.
2. Funding is being cut by 20% per student (less support from UNI and more expensive programs)
3. program is going from 1 year to 2.
4. There are now two types of employment lists – 1 list for subs and 1 for LTO contracts. This has greatly opened up the subs list and I know many people who make good income as a pure Sub teacher. (Just the reality of working in Ontario for now)
But I will say the prairie provinces provide much more opportunities for the emerging teacher then then east or west Canada.
Your information regarding common law spouses (it is a female) was very detailed and what I needed to hear – I will refrain from using the word partner – just wanted something more professional sounding then “girlfriendâ€

Thanks you for the information.

Out of curiosity, when does the dependent question pop up? Is that usually a pre, during, or post interview question?

I would see 1 dependent being a deal breaker for allot of schools. Is that a correct assessment?

Good day all,

As a long time lurker of these forums I am in need of some advice/guidance.

So after working in the cultural heritage field for the past 6 years ( which includes 3 years of teaching at the college level - Community Studies) I am going back to school in order to get my teaching certification in History/ English HS in Ontario with the purpose of teaching in International Schools.

I have a few questions I was hoping everyone could help me with.

1. Have people had reasonable levels of success with SA or something like TORF before having finished their certification? I will be able to prove I am currently enrolled with a confirmed finish date.

2. I am in a long term relationship - My partner has a BA with a 120 hour TESL course from ITTT teflonline with limited teaching experience. Is there anywhere on the application I can mention this or should I even bother? I assume her having a TESL wont help my chances or even be a factor

3. As I understand the majority of International Schools require two years of experience - would teaching at the college level fulfill this requirement? Or does it need to specifically apply to your teachables in a high school environment.

Thank you everyone in advance.