How about the Singapore International School? Any insight beyond what's in the ISR reviews?

[quote="Walter"]Give me an e mail address - create a new account by all means and post it here - and I'll write to you there.[/quote]

Walter,

May I ask you a question off-forum? Thanks!
chsm2006@gmail.com

[quote="heyteach"]I would say you'd both be able to get jobs elsewhere pretty easily (math teachers are very much in demand). With all the great places there are to live, there's just no reason to stay past your contract. Good to hear you really like your school.

Remember that it's not the fair per se, but which one has the most openings you're interested in and are qualified for.[/quote]

I often read that it's best to go to the fair with the most openings. How can you find out which fair that is? If you wait to see more current info on openings shortly before the fair, isn't it too late to get an invite, make reservations, etc.?

[quote="PsyGuy"]I don't use the resume portion of TIE. You don't have to include the references t ohave an active profile, but if you don't do the references, schools will just request you send them copies directly, along with your reference contact info. It may be easier in the long run to impose on them once, then multiple times in the future.

Your video should be a teaching demonstration. Avoid interview type introductions. Schools will insist on a video Skype interview if not an in person interview (such as at a fair).[/quote]

Thanks for the info PsyGuy!

When filling out the "resume" section on TIE you can add confidential recommendations and a video.

I recently had my references fill out my Search Associates confidential references and with the advent of the new school year I'd hate to impose on them again so soon after the last time. Anyone know if it would be much of a detriment to not have them added?

What's the video about? I haven't seen anything on it. Do we just film ourselves on whatever we decide to do? Anyone have any feedback either way?

Thanks for the reply and your insight Mathman.

Getting a position for my wife is really secondary. If she doesn't work, that's okay. She can keep involved by volunteering or something else. As far as getting a position at a school, we weren't thinking about her getting a teaching position, rather something more like clerical work, nursery help, anything that might be an option at the school.

How difficult is it to get interviews at the fairs? I tend to interview well but I'm concerned that lack of international and IB experience may preclude me from getting an interview in the first place. I also know that three dependents is a detriment in the eyes of many schools but will that effectively end my chances?

Long time lurker here, first time posting! My wife and I discussed going international eight years ago but we decided to wait until our kids were of school age. Now that they are we're ready for the next adventure.

Here’s our background. I've taught social studies for 14 years at both public and private schools, including AP European History, AP US History, and almost every other social studies subject except economics and sociology. Technology is important and heavily utilized in my classrooms.

I haven't yet taught internationally but I lived abroad as a kid and in college and really want to get back and share similar experiences with my family... of three dependents (yes, I know... three of them). My wife works in Information Technology and would like to either work in IT or in some capacity at the school I work at if possible. We have two elementary aged children.

Without going into too much more detail about us, here are my questions:

- Am I considered a strong candidate, even in a field like Social Studies/Humanities? What tier schools would be realistic to expect?

- We understand that Europe’s expensive, but we are open to almost anywhere (SE Asia, China/Korea/Japan if it's possible), Middle East). Which areas should I target? All of them? Any others worth looking into? Other than student loans we don't have any debt but living on one salary we'd still need to be able to save something.

- What locations might my wife be able to continue to work in IT? She has 10 years of Technical Anlyst (Developer) experience and an MSCIS degree. Anyone know how hard would it be for her to get a visa and employment? What is the likelihood of her gaining employment (of any kind) at a school? She is open to not working (and maybe volunteering) if I can make enough.

- Although I have extensive AP experience I don't yet have IB experience. I'm currently taking a Diploma level History workshop to get a feel for the IB curriculum. Would it be worth my time to take an MYP Humanities workshop as well?

-Any other suggestions?

We are determined to make this happen. We're pretty flexible and open minded. Any insight you can offer would be appreciated. Thanks!