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• Nexus International School Singapore 6/13 review 28
To say Nexus has its challenges is an understatement… [569 words]

• KAUST School Saudi Arabia 6/13 review 19
A significant disparity between expectations & actual experience… [876 words]

• American School Asuncion Paraguay 6/13 review 17
Paraguay is great , the school is mediocre at best… [971 words]

• Nexus International School Singapore 6/12 review 27
Recent reviews have painted a misleading picture… [150 words]

• Aldenham Prep School Saudi Arabia 6/12 review 20
Staff are systematically driven to the brink… [196 words]

• Aldenham Prep School Saudi Arabia 6/12 review 21
Proceed with great caution… [189 words]

• British School Caracas Venezuela 6/12 review 51
The problem is not the country itself, but the leadership… [569 words]

• Canadian International School Phnom Penh Cambodia 6/11 review 17
Isn’t the worst option out there, but has its share of issues… [558 words]

• Sherborne Qatar 6/11 review 36
Once a truly wonderful place to work… [134 words]

• The Overseas School Colombo Sri Lanka 6/11 review 13
Isn’t as stable as it once was, but dedicated to quality education… [369 words]

• Canadian International School Singapore 6/10 review 30
Let this serve as a warning to those considering a role here… [450 words]

• American International School Guangzhou China 6/10 review 23
AISG is a fairly average international school in China… [346 words]

• Busan Foreign School Korea 6/10 review 20
I sincerely hope it becomes the school it has the potential to be… [578 words]

• Kuwait English School Kuwait 6/10 review 6
I hope this institution may one day reclaim its former standards… [288 words]

• Utahloy International School Zengcheng China 6/9 review 34
This year has been nothing short of a disaster… [556 words]

• Mountain Kingston Bilingual School China 6/9 review 7
I felt it was important to share my experience… [126 words]

• Raffles American School Malaysia 6/9 review 6
Ultimately, it is baffling how this school still manages to operate… [503 words]

• British International School Shanghai Puxi China 6/9 review 8
There is a clear lack of investment in essentials… [240 words]

• Escola Americana de Campinas Brazil 6/6 review 6
Falls significantly short of the standards expected… [584 words]

• Nexus International School Singapore 6/6 review 26
My overall sentiment is one of deep concern… [303 words]

• American International School Jeddah Saudi Arabia 6/6 review 81
This is not a place for learning or growth… [734 words]

• American School Kuwait 6/6 review 64
Just a place you can go temporarily to make good money… [3,250 words]

• Haileybury Almaty Kazakhstan 6/6 review 70
I don’t completely regret my time here… [312 words]

• Nagoya International School Japan 6/6 review 15
A wonderful place to work & learn… [140 words]

• School of Modern Skills UAE 6/5
First time reviewed on ISR [417  words]

• South View School UAE 6/5
First time reviewed on ISR [325  words]

• International School Westpfalz Germany 6/5
First time reviewed on ISR [496  words]

• International School Ulaanbaatar Mongolia 6/5 review 33
The city has its issues, but its a great place to spend a few years… [130 words]

• ProEd Global School Indonesia 6/4 review 2
Promises made during hiring were walked back post-contract… [320 words]

• Ayeyarwaddy International School Myanmar 6/4 review 45
AIS has potential but it needs real leadership… [432 words]

• Gulf English School Kuwait 6/4 review 52
Working in Kuwait is not what it used to be… [202 words]

• Dar Essalam American School Morocco 6/4 review 6
Challenging at times but overall positive… [432 words]

• Concordia International School Shanghai China 6/3 review 20
Quiet compliance has replaced purpose… [396 words]

• International Community School Addis Ababa Ethiopia 6/3 review 29
I’ve lost the capacity to trust them to do the right thing… [1,322 words]

• Misk Schools Saudi Arabia 6/3 review 82
The damage is calculable. Accountability is overdue… [336 words]

• Concordian International School Thailand 6/3 review 17
If you’re new, come here & get a few years under your belt… [1,437 words]

• Nido de Aguilas International School Chile 6/3 review 13
The school culture is not particularly academic… [672 words]

• Utahloy International School Zengcheng China 6/2 review 33
I too want to ‘reply’ to review 31… [1,111 words]

• English School Mongolia 6/2 review 7
A number of serious concerns have been raised… [913 words]

• International School Sacred Heart Japan 6/2 review 17
To anyone considering ISSH: be cautious. Look deeper… [999 words]

• Utahloy International School Zengcheng China 5/30 review 32
There’s no transparency in what is happening & why… [261 words]

• International Community School Addis Ababa Ethiopia 5/30 review 28
For a short period of time it is manageable… [241 words]

• Dasman Bilingual School Kuwait 5/29 review 59
This review is intended to be as neutral as possible… [1,722 words]

• Leman International School Chengdu China 5/29 review 35
An honest & accurate account of what it’s like to work at Léman… [643 words]

• Utahloy International School Zengcheng China 5/29 review 31
Context beyond some of the more negative reviews… [527 words]

• Nord Anglia School Beijing China 5/29 review 12
A culture of visibility over substance… [255 words]

• Colegio Nueva Granada Bogota Colombia 5/28 review 14
The savings potential reported is wildly inaccurate… [244 words]

• American School Barcelona Spain 5/28 review 11
Administration is in a constant fight with the current union… [239 words]

• GEMS American Academy Qatar 5/28 review 6
The best part? Leaving… [432 words]

• International School Sacred Heart Japan 5/28 review 16
Thinking about leaving is the only thing keeping me sane… [129 words]

• Australian International School Hong Kong 5/27 review 6
Long term plans could be taken from you faster then one can blink… [312 words]

• Sedbergh Vietnam 5/27 review 25
It doesn’t need another rebrand. It needs a reckoning… [481 words]

• Embassy International School Krakow Poland 5/27 review 2
The working environment has significantly deteriorated… [240 words]

• International Community School Addis Ababa Ethiopia 5/26 review 27
Cost of living has increased & salaries have not kept pace… [299 words]

• St. Paul American School Hanoi Vietnam 5/26 review 26
End of contract is more than just a calendar note; it’s a lifeline… [630 words]

• British International School Shanghai Puxi China 5/26 review 7
Selling an image that doesn’t match the reality… [311 words]

• Nord Anglia School Beijing China 5/23 review 11
Many experienced, high-performing teachers are choosing to leave… [98 words]

• Wabe International School Germany 5/23 review 8
The kids are great. But the school? Not so much… [321 words]

• International School Sacred Heart Japan 5/23 review 15
The vibe is more about survival than success… [507 words]

• Washington International School USA 5/22
First time reviewed on ISR [257 words]

• International Community School Addis Ababa Ethiopia 5/22 review 26
It’s not enough to keep good people long-term… [862 words]

• Hanoi Toronto School Vietnam 5/22 review 17
Has absolutely nothing to do with Canada… [137 words]

• Hanoi Toronto School Vietnam 5/22 review 18
Behaviors reflect a broader disregard for diversity of opinion… [176 words]

• Network International School Myanmar 5/21 review 15
Let me share examples of injustices that take place here… [452 words]

• Nexus International School Singapore 5/21 review 24
Might suit those willing to play the game… [705 words]

• Nexus International School Singapore 5/21 review 25
Trust is a rare and dangerous commodity at Nexus… [1,214 words]

• World Academy Tirana Albania 5/21 review 13
Teaching resources are nearly non-existent… [255 words]

• Tenby Schools Ipoh Malaysia 5/20 review 8
Has certainly changed dramatically based on previous reviews… [309 words]

• Leman International School Chengdu China 5/20 review 34
What makes it truly exceptional is its celebration of diversity… [459 words]

• Panyathip International School Laos 5/20 review 2
Very welcoming school. Community feel… [280 words]

• Korea International School Korea 5/19 review 36
KIS is a good place to work at… [1,359 words]

• Al Maha Academy for Boys Qatar 5/19 review 54
If I can deter one person from working here, that’s a win… [1,196 words]

• Ayeyarwaddy International School Myanmar 5/19 review 44
Regarding negative feedback on ISR, I find it unbalanced… [425 words]

• International Community School Addis Ababa Ethiopia 5/16 review 25
This is a really hard post & anything goes… [699 words]

• Riverside School Czech Republic 5/16 review 16
I read these reviews prior to being hired & thought I could do it… [952 words]

• American United School Kuwait 5/16 review 4
The most professionally discouraging experience of my career… [1,215 words]

• American School Asuncion Paraguay 5/16 review 16
Well resourced & a big order done each year with teacher input… [391 words]

• American International School Kuwait 5/15 review 94
Worthwhile money-wise, a total dead-end professionally… [530 words]

• Independent Schools Foundation Academy Hong Kong 5/15 review 20
Waiting for the year to end, counting down the days… [1,012 words]

• Ayeyarwaddy International School Myanmar 5/14 review 43
I’ve worked in tough schools before. This one was different… [446 words]

• International School Sacred Heart Japan 5/14 review 14
Some days I wonder why I am still at ISSH. Maybe it is inertia… [521 words]

• American School Kuwait 5/13 review 63
Oh man, this year has been a whopper… [230 words]

• Hayah International Academy Egypt 5/13 review 22
My experience has been very disappointing… [259 words]

• VERSO International School Thailand 5/12 review 2
You will need to work hard, be creative… [224 words]

• Heritage International School Moldova 5/12 review 3
I write this with a heavy heart… [121 words]

• Sedbergh Vietnam 5/9 review 24
The gap between image & reality is not just wide—it is intentional… [753 words]

• Prince of Wales Island International School Malaysia 5/8 review 17
Once employed, it is extremely difficult to leave… [158 words]

• Hokkaido International School Japan 5/8 review 6
Few opportunities to improve your craft… [551 words]

• BASIS International School Park Lane Harbour China 5/7 review 19
I would not hesitate to recommend it to others… [755 words]

• British International School Washington USA 5/7 review 10
Dissent or criticism of any kind is not tolerated… [306 words]

• Bilkent Laboratory & International School Turkey 5/6 review 30
Yes there are/were problems, but I enjoyed working here… [529 words]

• Concordian International School Thailand 5/6 review 16
I would’e happily stayed at Concordian longer… [351 words]

• Hanoi Toronto School Vietnam 5/6 review 15
I would be replacing a teacher who up & left over the weekend… [99 words]

• Hanoi Toronto School Vietnam 5/6 review 16
Many staff have work burnout & fatigue… [333 words]

• Westview International School Cambodia 5/5 review 7
A school that is full of empty promises… [376 words]

• Sultan’s School Oman 5/5 review 33
The mass exodus of staff tells its own story… [386 words]

• American School El Salvador 5/5 review 12
My time in the country was positive but not because of the school… [711 words]

• Valley Forge Academy Qatar 5/2 review 8
It was a great experience… [186 words]

• Nexus International School Singapore 5/2 review 23
After reading the latest review, I felt compelled to write… [345 words]

• English School Mongolia 5/2 review 6
I wanted to outline some serious & ongoing concerns… [5,200 words]

• Misk Schools Saudi Arabia 5/2 review 81
We need leaders who lead, not abandon… [449 words]

• International Community School Addis Ababa Ethiopia 5/1 review 24
It’s been a rewarding & positive place to work… [191 words]

• English School Mongolia 5/1 review 5
Last minute planning & events. It’s constantly disruptive… [475 words]

• International School Tallinn Estonia 5/1 review 2
Unfortunately, I lasted only six months… [957 words]

• United World College Atlantic Great Britain 5/1 review 2
There are clearly different rules for different people… [70 words]

• Mountain Kingston Bilingual School China 5/1 review 6
On Friday, I was terminated from the school… [80 words]

Director & Principal Reports

• Steve Spannring 6/13 (Principal Report)
First time reviewed on ISR
Escola Americana do Rio de Janeiro Brazil

• Doreen Garrigan 6/13 (Principal Report 18)
Escola Americana do Rio de Janeiro Brazil

• Renee Rehfeldt 6/12 (Principal Report)
First time reviewed on ISR
Boston International School Wuxi China

• Jason Grandbois 6/11 (Principal Report)
First time reviewed on ISR
The Overseas School Colombo Sri Lanka

• Craig Eldred 6/10 (Principal Report)
First time reviewed on ISR
Australian Independent School Indonesia

• Diane Vaughan 6/9 (Principal Report)
First time reviewed on ISR
Nord Anglia International School Shanghai Pudong China

• Jodi Fillingame 6/5 (Principal Report)
First time reviewed on ISR
International School Westpfalz Germany

• Lori Carpenter 6/5 (Principal Report)
First time reviewed on ISR
Sultan’s School Oman

• Vani Joseph 6/4 (Principal Report 2)
New School International School Georgia 

• Alexander Pethan 6/3 (Director Report 2)
Raffles American School Malaysia

• Anne Wachter 6/2 (Director Report 6)
International School Sacred Heart Japan

• Margaret Griffiths 6/2 (Principal Report 3)
International School Sacred Heart Japan

• Andrew Hill 5/30 (Principal Report 3)
Tenby Schools Ipoh Malaysia

• Adrian Macaulay 5/30 (Director Report 3)
Nord Anglia School Beijing China

• Sophie Ann Graham 5/29 (Principal Report)
First time reviewed on ISR
Nord Anglia School Beijing China

• Eric Semler 5/29 (Director Report 4)
Concordia International School Shanghai China

• Anne Wachter 5/28 (Director Report 5)
International School Sacred Heart Japan

• Margaret Griffiths 5/28 (Principal Report 2)
International School Sacred Heart Japan

• John Slipachenko 5/26 (Director Report 10)
Hanoi Toronto School Vietnam

• Alena Namotu 5/26 (Principal Report 4)
World Academy Tirana Albania

• Anne Wachter 5/23 (Director Report 4)
International School Sacred Heart Japan

• Margaret Griffiths 5/23 (Principal Report)
First time reviewed on ISR
International School Sacred Heart Japan

• Jane Arden 5/22 (Principal Report 3)
Lady Eleanor Holles International School Foshan China

• Terry Creissen 5/22 (Director Report 4)
British International School Shanghai Puxi China

• Alena Namotu 5/21 (Principal Report 3)
World Academy Tirana Albania

• Armell Gjoni 5/21 (Principal Report)
First time reviewed on ISR
World Academy Tirana Albania

• Helen Olds 5/20 (Principal Report)
First time reviewed on ISR
British International School Riyadh Saudi Arabia

• Anna Power 5/20 (Principal Report)
First time reviewed on ISR
British International School Riyadh Saudi Arabia

• Mark Pleasants 5/19 (Director Report 3)
Ayeyarwaddy International School Myanmar

• Fabienne Brown 5/19 (Principal Report)
First time reviewed on ISR
Western International School Shanghai China

• Laurie Corso 5/16 (Principal Report 5)
American School Asuncion Paraguay

• Adrian Macaulay 5/15 (Director Report 2)
Nord Anglia School Beijing China

• Michelle Jacobson 5/15 (Principal Report 4)
Nord Anglia School Beijing China

• Anne Wachter 5/14 (Director Report 3)
International School Sacred Heart Japan

• Adam McDonald 5/14 (Principal Report 2)
American International School Egypt – West Campus

• Richard Cherry 5/13 (Director Report)
First time reviewed on ISR
Sunway International School Kuala Lumpur Malaysia

• Leah Kingston Vaughn 5/13 (Principal Report 2)
Ajial International School Maldives

• Joyce Chee 5/12 (Director Report 3)
Overseas Family School Singapore

• David Allison 5/9 (Principal Report)
First time reviewed on ISR
Azerbaijan British College Azerbaijan

• Jacinth Gurdon 5/9 (Principal Report 9)
Dulwich College Beijing China

• John Quirk 5/9 (Director Report 3)
BASIS International School Park Lane Harbour China

• James Elliott 5/8 (Principal Report)
First time reviewed on ISR
Raffles American School Malaysia

• Darla Her 5/8 (Principal Report)
First time reviewed on ISR
Raffles American School Malaysia

• Sok Wee Kho 5/8 (Principal Report)
First time reviewed on ISR
Raffles American School Malaysia

• John McGrath 5/7 (Principal Report 2)
Gulf English School Kuwait

• Mark Decker 5/6 (Director Report 4)
American International School Nouakchott Mauritania

• Polly Parker 5/5 (Director Report 6)
American School El Salvador

• Mario Martinez 5/5 (Principal Report 2)
American School El Salvador

• Jeremy Newton 5/2 (Principal Report 14)
Misk Schools Saudi Arabia

• Virginia Sutton 5/2 (Principal Report 4)
Misk Schools Saudi Arabia

• Timothy Boulton 5/2 (Director Report 3)
Westview International School Cambodia

• Stephen O’Connor 5/1 (Principal Report)
First time reviewed on ISR
Yew Chung International School Qingdao China

• Brian Donaldson 5/1 (Principal Report 2)
American School Doha Qatar