Try looking at AZ. If you complete a certification program that meets their requirements, you can get certified from overseas. I did, and I've never stepped foot in that state.

The data is a bit dated, and somewhat unclear due to formatting and a lack of information about what a "case" is, but check out http://backpackingteacher.wordpress.com ... ry-survey/

It should give you some info about what you're looking for.

Related to the math credential issue, why not just add a math credential? If you already hold a credential in one subject area, it can just be a matter of passing a content knowledge test and sending in the application & fees. Different states have different rules though. PsyGuy has said in other posts that he is credentialed in several areas, so he might have even more details about how that would work. Additionally, if it were a problem to add math in CA, you might even try looking at other states' requirements and do it there.

The best answer that I can give you is that it depends. You should probably check with your state's department of education to understand their requirements for renewing your certification.

Most international schools have [i]some[/i] kind of accreditation; it might not be from the accreditation body that schools in your state typically have though.

Are the beaches nice ?
What is the air quality like ?
What did you like about the place ?
Is the cost of living high ?

Hi,
Since you asked about North Jakarta, I assume you're talking about NJIS in Kelapa Gading. Am I right?

1) Jakarta is a HUGE city, with some 10 million residents. During the day, that number swells by a couple million with commuters coming into from the surrounding cities. That number of people creates a lot of waste, so no, the beaches in Jakarta are not nice at all. In fact, Java's beaches are not generally as nice as you would hope for from a tropical island; the Seychelles or Tahiti it is not, but there are some decent ones around (Thousand Islands & Carita being the closest).
2)The air quality in Jakarta is pretty poor, although it doesn't really bother me personally. Lots of people I know here have asthma or other respiratory problems. People smoke everywhere. If that bothers you, this country is probably not for you.
3) I love Indonesia and Jakarta. It's a wonderful place, but not without problems. I enjoy the Indonesian people, culture and food. The weather is great, but hot & humid. Being single & male in Jakarta was a lot of fun. Kelapa Gading is a pretty nice part of the city, with great food & shopping, but it tends to flood. Some other areas of North Jakarta, such as Tanjung Priok or Pejaringan are pretty bad neighborhoods.
4) The cost of living is harder to define without more information about your lifestyle, but in general it is relatively inexpensive. I would estimate it to cost about half of what it costs to live in Sydney, or about 65% of what it costs to live in Los Angeles. International school teachers in Jakarta tend to have a pretty comfortable life.

I hope that helps!

The easiest answer is that it depends. Like anywhere, Jakarta is what you make of it. There are a lot of really great things about this city, as well as some things that aren't so good. How well you respond to them largely depends on your attitude.

Most single western women that I know are happy here. They lead active social lives, and enjoy their jobs. Those that don't like it here typically have negative attitudes and let the challenges of the city get them down. They also tend to lack healthy activities and relationships that give them the support they need when feeling down.

Do a search for an Indonesia expat website and forum to get even more information.