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I can echo sevarem's recent post, with the exception of family size: we have two children, not one, and QSI set us up in a modern and large three bedroom apartment. Other than that, everything rings true of our situation with QSI. I do believe that the quality of teachers varies at the different QSI schools (as it does in American schools). Our QSI school happens to be excellent, as well. After speaking to some fellow teachers who have transferred here from other QSI locations, the feedback is similar to what sevarem is saying: some enjoyed their time in Kazakhstan (especially in the larger cities where they taught at QSI schools, Almaty and Astana), and some couldn't wait to put in their time and get out of Kazakhstan. They didn't so much dislike the school as the location.

We are in South Korea and have a 2 children. There are lots of families with 2 or even 3 kids here. All teachers receive a 3 bedroom apartment with an office that can be converted to a bedroom regardless of family size. We are in a suburb so there are lots of parks and a great sense of family and community amongst the faculty. Just wanted to share another experience!

We live in Saigon in a 4 bedroom house. There are tonnes of them around. You cam easily find one that fits into your allowance. The biggest problem, as far as kids are concerned, is finding a school that wants to take you because they need to pay for airfares, etc for them.