Most Recent Reviews

• American Community School Beirut Lebanon 3/13 review 14
Myriad layers of institutional disrespect… [1,324 words]

• American Community School Beirut Lebanon 3/13 review 15
Teaching challenging & at times exhausting… [436 words]

• Brighton College Vietnam 3/13 review 56
I am already looking for a way out… [75 words]

• Tsinghua International School Daoxiang Lake China 3/13 review 5
It took me less than a month to realize my mistake… [433 words]

• British School Jakarta Indonesia 3/13 review 21
Interpersonal culture is a growing concern… [413 words]

• Capital Tokyo International School Japan 3/12
First time reviewed on ISR [529 words]

• American School Bangkok – Green Valley Thailand 3/12 review 3
Regrettably, I am writing this review to caution teachers… [573 words]

• BASIS International & Bilingual Schools Chengdu China 3/12 review 9
There has been tremendous turnover… [1,026 words]

• Shenzhen College of International Education China 3/12 review 13
A strong culture of micromanagement shapes daily life at SCIE… [487 words]

• Brighton College Vietnam 3/11 review 54
Is that what you got into teaching for?… [783 words]

• Brighton College Vietnam 3/11 review 55
Staff feel their concerns are not genuinely listened to… [923 words]

• British International School Riyadh Saudi Arabia 3/11 review 62
Soon after arriving, I realised that the reality was very different… [547 words]

• American Cooperative School Tunis Tunisia 3/11 review 35
It’s a solid middle ground… [352 words]

• Hanoi Toronto School Vietnam 3/10 review 25
Written out of concern for both educators & students… [360 words]

• American Community School Beirut Lebanon 3/10 review 13
A very difficult environment in which to work… [120 words]

• Canadian International School Hefei China 3/10 review 4
Communication is a significant challenge in the school… [113 words]

• Brighton College Vietnam 3/9 review 51
Read the reviews. What people are saying is true… [186 words]

• Brighton College Vietnam 3/9 review 52
Overall, a wonderful place to work… [482 words]

• Brighton College Vietnam 3/9 review 53
Staff exodus should tell you everything!… [909 words]

• Downe House Riyadh Saudi Arabia 3/6 review 2
The school environment is draining… [544 words]

• Oeiras International School Portugal 3/6 review 5
Working here will not be for the faint hearted… [626 words]

• Chatsworth International School Singapore 3/5 review 27
I count myself lucky that I was able to leave unscathed… [339 words]

• Kumamoto International School Japan 3/5 review 3
Package is bare & not worth it if you plan on staying longer term… [615 words]

• Aldenham Prep School Saudi Arabia 3/5 review 25
Everything looks impressive, but the reality’s different… [196 words]

• John F. Kennedy International School Switzerland 3/4 review 5
The parents run the school… [136 words]

• American School Bangkok – Green Valley Thailand 3/4 review 2
There has been so much potential squandered… [333 words]

• Kaiwen Academy Haidian China 3/3 review 28
It’s been rewarding to watch things grow & improve year after year… [283 words]

• Stamford American International School Singapore 3/3 review 30
Lowest savings coupled with the highest working expectations… [1,664 words]

• Riverside School Czech Republic 3/2 review 17
Unfortunately, the previous negative reviews are true… [88 words]

• British School Bahrain 3/2 review 52
Prioritisation of profit over safety & wellbeing… [596 words]

• International School Lubumbashi DR Congo 2/27 review 4
May suit someone who is extremely resilient & adaptable… [861 words]

• Nexus International School Singapore 2/27 review 31
I should’ve trusted the ISR reviews, they’re absolutely spot on… [776 words]

• Brooke House College Riyadh Saudi Arabia 2/27 review 3
As long as they can get ‘bums on seats’ that’s all that matters… [456 words]

• School of the Nations Macau 2/27 review 10
The quality of life in Macau is the best I’ve ever experienced… [390 words]

• Oeiras International School Portugal 2/26 review 4
I decided I could not keep silent… [322 words]

• Escola Americana de Recife Brazil 2/26 review 4
Salaries for expats have been cut… [914 words]

• British School Bahrain 2/26 review 51
I hope these negatives become obsolete in the near future… [870 words]

• Brighton College Vietnam 2/25 review 50
I’m envious of those who are finishing their contracts… [199 words]

• American International School Johannesburg South Africa 2/25 review 12
Am I afraid to publish these words? Absolutely… [630 words]

• Al Ain British Academy UAE 2/25 review 3
Behaviour is poor & is getting worse… [122 words]

• Suzhou Singapore International School China 2/24 review 74
A counterpoint to the previously posted ‘good’ review… [822 words]

• KIS International School Thailand 2/24 review 12
The recent PD day compelled me to speak up… [1,038 words]

• British International School Riyadh Saudi Arabia 2/23 review 61
Burnout, financial strain, & a loss of trust in leadership…[296 words]

• British School Bahrain 2/23 review 50
Prospective teachers should be extremely cautious… [320 words]

• King’s College International School Wuxi China 2/23 review 5
Work-life balance could be quite tough… [397 words]

• Prince of Wales Island International School Malaysia 2/20 review 29
Will I opt out at two years? For sure… [392 words]

• British International School Tunis Tunisia 2/20 review 19
I have every intention on remaining as long as possible… [712 words]

• Brighton College Vietnam 2/20 review 49
I don’t know how I’m going to get through the rest of my contract… [257 words]

• Bloom World Academy Dubai UAE 2/20 review 3
Four years in, this should be better… [245 words]

• Cayman Prep & High School Cayman Islands 2/20 review 2
A well-managed, happy & thriving community… [97 words]

• Sage College – British International School Jerez Spain 2/19
First time reviewed on ISR [562 words]

• World International School Poland 2/19
First time reviewed on ISR [1,183 words]

• Cayman Prep & High School Cayman Islands 2/19
First time reviewed on ISR [135 words]

• International School Sacred Heart Japan 2/19 review 21
I genuinely wanted ISSH to live up to its reputation… [340 words]

• CIS Armenia International School Armenia 2/18 review 19
First school where I’ve seriously considered renewing my contract… [406 words]

• British School Jakarta Indonesia 2/18 review 20
Without meaningful change it risks losing its advantages… [1,297 words]

• Leman International School Chengdu China 2/18 review 52
I have nothing but praise… [360 words]

• Leman International School Chengdu China 2/18 review 53
My focus here is on the significant shortcomings… [322 words]

• Ambrit International School Italy 2/17 review 8
I have a sense that things are moving forwards in a positive way… [153 words]

• Nord Anglia School Beijing China 2/17 review 14
The leadership culture strongly favours those who do not question… [397 words]

• American International School Johannesburg South Africa 2/16 review 11
I would encourage anyone interested to take a chance on it… [714 words]

• Brighton College Vietnam 2/16 review 48
This place has sucked all the joy I once had for teaching… [460 words]

• American International School Riyadh Saudi Arabia 2/16 review 38
I’ve felt the need to write this review because no one will listen to me… [858 words]

• British School Bahrain 2/16 review 49
Sad I read these reviews & took them at their word in interviews… [105 words]

• Peninsula International School Malaysia 2/13 review 8
Operates more like an ESL school than a genuine int’l school… [237 words]

• Uppingham Cairo Egypt 2/13 review 4
It’s up to you if the money is worth your well being… [990 words]

• Concordian International School Thailand 2/13 review 37
Not a satisfying experience… [151 words]

• Leman International School Chengdu China 2/12 review 51
I’m writing to provide balance against the 40 negative reviews… [445 words]

• British Campus Algeria 2/12 review 18
Is it perfect? No, is it getting much better? Yes… [219 words]

• Canadian International School Phnom Penh Cambodia 2/12 review 22
Hard to identify where they go wrong because there’re many positives… [440 words]

• Uppingham Cairo Egypt 2/12 review 3
Comfortable lifestyle alongside a competitive salary… [81 words]

• San Silvestre School Peru 2/11 review 6
Hiring process marred by excessive delays & poor communication… [390 words]

• BASIS International & Bilingual Schools Chengdu China 2/11 review 8
Aim for a more well run & less toxic campus… [784 words]

• CIS Armenia International School Armenia 2/11 review 18
Makes a consistent effort to build community… [477 words]

• World Academy Tirana Albania 2/11 review 15
Academic standards do not consistently meet expectations… [243 words]

• Chatsworth International School Singapore 2/10 review 26
This is the reality many learn too late… [226 words]

• Hanoi Toronto School Vietnam 2/10 review 23
From recruitment onward, they shift nearly all risk onto teachers… [473 words]

• Hanoi Toronto School Vietnam 2/10 review 24
I’ve never seen a school break teachers’ spirits like this place… [107 words]

• Brighton College Vietnam 2/10 review 45
This is not hearsay; it’s the reality I see around me… [351 words]

• Brighton College Vietnam 2/10 review 46
This sums up how concerns are handled… [76 words]

• Brighton College Vietnam 2/10 review 47
I did not initially feel the need to turn to ISR… [182 words]

• CIS Armenia International School Armenia 2/9 review 17
A structured & supportive learning environment… [330 words]

• Escuela Bella Vista Maracaibo Venezuela 2/9 review 14
Personal risk, professional decline, & unequal standards… [893 words]

• Inter-Community School Paris France 2/9 review 2
The atmosphere was often strained & marked by divisions… [919 words]

• Leman International School Chengdu China 2/6 review 50
I have very mixed feelings about my time there… [394 words]

• Misk Schools Saudi Arabia 2/6 review 95
Pervasive culture of favoritism & division… [246 words]

• Qingdao #1 International School Shandong China 2/6 review 21
Change like this is uncomfortable at times… [475 words]

• ICS Milan International School Italy 2/5
First time reviewed on ISR [624 words]

• Misk Schools Saudi Arabia 2/5 review 94
I’m nourished by the work itself, yet starved by the spectacle that governs it… [485 words]

• Brighton College Vietnam 2/5 review 44
The school was never going to change… [107 words]

• Danube International School Austria 2/5 review 13
Looks good on paper. The reality is very different… [596 words]

• Prince of Wales Island International School Malaysia 2/4 review 28
Its creative identity was side lined in favour of a narrower vision… [943 words]

• Leman International School Chengdu China 2/4 review 48
I’m posting purely to expose the reality of what they represent… [444 words]

• Leman International School Chengdu China 2/4 review 49
Such drastic decisions underscore the severity of the situation… [368 words]

• International School Penang (Uplands) Malaysia 2/4 review 25
Feels like a modern form of colonial-style management… [781 words]

• British Campus Algeria 2/4 review 17
It can’t get any worse I hear you cry! Arr you are very wrong!… [287 words]

• The Perse School Singapore 2/3 review 5
Strong teachers, good students, failed leadership… [370 words]

• APU International School Vietnam 2/3 review 6
I am out of here… [210 words]

• ISG Jubail School Saudi Arabia 2/3 review 7
I am not sure I can take another new principal… [153 words]

• American Cooperative School La Paz Bolivia 2/3 review 7
A position at ACS may seem tempting, but… [427 words]

• ACS Doha International School Qatar 2/3 review 12
Support is minimal to none at all!… [758 words]

• Dhirubhai Ambani International School India 2/2 review 9
AQI & lack of outdoor facilities means most time is spent indoors… [147 words]

• Prince of Wales Island International School Malaysia 2/2 review 27
Not a school I’d advise people to join… [329 words]

• British International School Riyadh Saudi Arabia 2/2 review 60
A culture of favouritism, intimidation & quiet bullying… [235 words]