Just to keep people updated, I have signed up with ISS-Schrole and now have an active profile. The process was ok but a little complex as they wanted more information on my career background down to percentage of time in each subject I taught. That took a bit of working out until I got it right. I sent some queries to their support line and got pretty quick responses from people from Schrole and ISS.

There are lots of jobs on the system. I did a search and there are over 1100 right now which seems a lot.

I've got notifications on a few jobs that fit my profile and have a few active applications in the system and schools are in contact with me. We'll see what happens there.

I have registered for the Bangkok fair which was really simple- just clicking on the register button. Hopefully I won't have to attend. The experience has been fine, but it really depends if I get a job out of it. I'll keep you posted.

@PsyGuy- yes, but if I get a job in one year, then paying for three doesn't help me. I'd expect to be in a job for more than a couple of years. Simple math really.

ISS told me that there will be no difference between ISS and Schrole. It's going to be called ISS-Schrole Advantage. You only need to sign up to that and if you want to pay for a membership it will be US$75 for a year. A lot cheaper that Search.

I personally don't have a problem with completing as many applications that are needed to get a job. If it's my dream job and it means I have to complete their own system, then I'll do it. There seem to be a lot of good teachers looking for jobs, and if the first hurdle is to do what my dream school tells me then that's what I'll do. Still love to hear the schools that are using Apli so I can try it out. Or is it too new and no one is using it?

shopaholic wrote:
Looking at Search's database now, it seems that they already have the "Apli" application system up and running, and there are schools using it instead of Schrole.

I'd love to know what schools are using it so I can think about applying to those schools directly. Sounds like I don't need to pay Search's fees if I apply directly.

I doubt current ISS and Schrole schools would be rushing to join Search. From what I heard, ISS and Schrole won't charge placement fees which is a big draw. I think you're wrong about Search remaining the number one agency. I'll keep you all informed about the process. I'm in touch with ISS and they have advised me to register once the new system is launched in the new school year.

So it looks like ISS and Schrole are providing a good alternative to Search for both schools and candidates. It'll be interesting to follow and I think I'll register with them next year.

I have been doing some research about what recruitment agency to join up with next year and a friend sent me this announcement: https://www.iss.edu/News/Press-Release/Advantage

Seems interesting. Has anyone talked to ISS about what this means?