FITravelers,
My husband and I have 3 dependents. We have interviewed with QSI and are considering accepting their teaching offers. They do, indeed, provide housing, not just an allowance. It is clearly stipulated in the contract, and it is consistent in each one of their school settings. Also, they pay full tuition for each of your dependents, up to 4 children. Taking into account that your paycheck is in dollars and not taxed, and that housing and tuition are paid for, it seems that we could live very comfortably on the salary and benefits package they offer. Having children experience another culture is an invaluable thing...don't give up the dream!
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- Thu Feb 02, 2012 1:33 pm
- Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
- Topic: 4 dependents and a dream
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- Thu Feb 02, 2012 1:20 pm
- Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
- Topic: Wait for next year?
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mrspepper,
Where did you get your information that "none of the QSI schools are Tier 1?" Reading the description in the "Tier" thread, there are several QSI schools located in capital cities, whose clientele is largely embassy-based, and who have established longevity and consistency. Just curious.
As far as it being "too late", I would say if you persevere, it is certainly not too late. My husband and I started later (Jan.) in the process than most, it would appear, and, after two interviews (one in person and one via SKYPE), we just accepted offers to teach in our subject areas in a country which was one of our top choices. We have two dependents, we have been teaching for 16 years and 15 years, and this is our first foray into international education. It sounds like you are qualified.
Where did you get your information that "none of the QSI schools are Tier 1?" Reading the description in the "Tier" thread, there are several QSI schools located in capital cities, whose clientele is largely embassy-based, and who have established longevity and consistency. Just curious.
As far as it being "too late", I would say if you persevere, it is certainly not too late. My husband and I started later (Jan.) in the process than most, it would appear, and, after two interviews (one in person and one via SKYPE), we just accepted offers to teach in our subject areas in a country which was one of our top choices. We have two dependents, we have been teaching for 16 years and 15 years, and this is our first foray into international education. It sounds like you are qualified.