December Additions To ISR

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New School Reviews

• Sherborne Qatar 12/31 review 33
You will have to be ok working hard… [150 words]

• Sherborne Qatar 12/31 review 34
Escaping this environment was the best decision I ever made… [421 words]

• Heritage International School Moscow Russia 12/31 review 3
Work conditions were troubling… [355 words]

• St. Paul’s School Brazil 12/30 review 5
You won’t save money or grow professionally, but you’ll have fun… [419 words]

• Chatsworth International School Singapore 12/30 review 23
I will have lost two years of growth by the time I leave… [124 words]

• Tsukuba International School Japan 12/27 review 19
Caused me to move home & quit teaching altogether… [478 words]

• King Henry VIII College Malaysia 12/27 review 8
Unfortunately, my positive experience began to unravel… [325 words]

• Vanke Bilingual School Minhang China 12/27 review 4
Committed to growth & improvement… [633 words]

• Bloomsbury School Thailand 12/26 review 5
If you have children, this school isn’t for you… [166 words]

• United World College ISAK Japan 12/26 review 7
Despite these challenges, it remains a place of potential… [1,322 words]

• Harrow Beijing China 12/26 review 31
Has potential but faces structural & cultural challenges… [985 words]

• Misk Schools Saudi Arabia 12/26 review 67
We are bullied, gaslit, & openly not respected or supported… [182 words]

• Misk Schools Saudi Arabia 12/26 review 68
They enjoy the spoils while we bear the burden… [190 words]

• Cheltenham Muscat Oman 12/20 review 6
A lot of the good teachers have left… [319 words]

• Concordia International School Shanghai China 12/20 review 18
One thing I’ve loved is the sense of community here… [242 words]

• Sherborne Qatar 12/20 review 32
Significant changes are needed… [319 words]

• Woodstock International School India 12/20 review 9
This place was my least favorite assignment… [285 words]

• Pan American School Porto Alegre Brazil 12/20 review 6
I want to address the most recent review… [2,485 words]

• International School Chonburi Thailand 12/19
First time reviewed on ISR [286 words]

• Al Ain British Academy UAE 12/19
First time reviewed on ISR [378 words]

• Bloomsbury School Thailand 12/18 review 4
Don’t think a lack of reviews means a school is good… [970 words]

• British School Tashkent Uzbekistan 12/18 review 6
With some changes it can be a really top school… [434 words]

• GEMS World Academy Abu Dhabi UAE 12/17 review 45
Some people want to give up teaching altogether… [207 words]

• GEMS World Academy Abu Dhabi UAE 12/17 review 46
Believe staff are the problem, not their poor management… [137 words]

• Mont’ Kiara International School Malaysia 12/17 review 32
You’ll be overworked, undervalued & severely underinsured!… [122 words]

• International School Moscow Russia 12/17 review 3
I’ve genuinely had a fantastic time at ISM… [293 words]

• Cheltenham Muscat Oman 12/16 review 5
For-profit & that drives every decision… [367 words]

• Misk Schools Saudi Arabia 12/16 review 66
A constant struggle to provide quality education… [468 words]

• American School Madrid Spain 12/16 review 8
Hopefully the tides will turn for the best at ASM… [229 words]

• Brighton College Vietnam 12/13 review 23
This institution, at best, aspires to mediocrity… [238 words]

• Prince of Wales Island International School Malaysia 12/13 review 10
Heard about another review, read it & felt the need to comment… [257 words]

• Harrow International School Thailand 12/13 review 19
The kids are both lovely & very hard working… [223 words]

• International School Lubumbashi Dem Rep of Congo 12/13 review 2
A catalogue of issues with the school & living conditions… [5,485 words]

• International School Kazan Russia 12/12 review 15
Challenges that prospective staff should consider carefully… [467 words]

• Mont’ Kiara International School Malaysia 12/12 review 31
Let me start off with my advice to people: don’t work here… [576 words]

• Concordia International School Shanghai China 12/12 review 17
Overall, I’d say Concordia is a very good place to work… [286 words]

• Misk Schools Saudi Arabia 12/12 review 65
Even decent coffee seems to be a stretch… [269 words]

• Leman International School Chengdu China 12/12 review 13
Shiny public image rather than addressing the systemic problems… [291 words]

• Cebu International School Philippines 12/11 review 18
Many swear their contracts were misleading… [186 words]

• Lyceum Alpinum Zuoz Switzerland 12/11 review 3
He has brought a toxicity to the school… [213 words]

• Tashkent International School Uzbekistan 12/11 review 16
The environment this year hasn’t been welcoming… [295 words]

• Harrow Beijing China 12/11 review 30
Most teachers are absolutely exhausted most of the time… [156 words]

• Nexus International School Singapore 12/10 review 12
I’ve honestly never been happier in a school setting… [973 words]

• Nexus International School Singapore 12/10 review 13
I’m so disappointed in what Nexus has become… [813 words]

• Korea International School Korea 12/10 review 35
Stands at a pivotal moment, facing numerous challenges… [469 words]

• Prince of Wales Island International School Malaysia 12/10 review 9
I’m happy to be leaving, good memories but it’s time to go!… [287 words]

• Misk Schools Saudi Arabia 12/10 review 64
The reality is that it is a Saudi school for Saudis… [354 words]

• Vanke Bilingual School Minhang China 12/9 review 3
This is not a place for serious educators… [458 words]

• Humanitree Mexico 12/9 review 3
Easiest & best-paid job I have ever had but, I left feeling unfulfilled… [368 words]

• Western International School Shanghai China 12/9 review 12
On the first day of school, over 20 teachers were dismissed… [194 words]

• American International School Lusaka Zambia 12/9 review 8
There is so much favoritism & unfair treatment… [213 words]

• American International School Jeddah Saudi Arabia 12/6 review 78
The website paints a picture far removed from the reality… [325 words]

• Nexus International School Singapore 12/6 review 11
Well-being is an afterthought… [559 words]

• Cheltenham Muscat Oman 12/6 review 4
Trying to enforce loyalty through contractual restrictions… [300 words]

• Leman International School Chengdu China 12/6 review 12
Low morale is a significant issue here… [249 words]

• NEOM Community School No.1 Saudi Arabia 12/5
First time reviewed on ISR [618 words]

• Malvern College Egypt 12/5 review 38
I hope Malvern turns around, & it genuinely can if… [1,658 words]

• Pacific American School Taiwan 12/5 review 20
Physical safety is fine but not mental or emotional safety… [382 words]

• British School Caracas Venezuela 12/5 review 46
The previous review reflects in NO WAY my experience… [289 words]

• British School Caracas Venezuela 12/5 review 47
I’ll likely stay at the school & in Venezuela beyond my contract… [1,363 words]

• Leman International School Chengdu China 12/5 review 10
Just make sure you don’t trip over the low bar on your way in… [344 words]

• Leman International School Chengdu China 12/5 review 11
Falls far short of the mark… [539 words]

• Nexus International School Singapore 12/4 review 10
A small school in terms of mindset & culture… [1,455 words]

• American International School Jeddah Saudi Arabia 12/4 review 77
My experiences have been deeply frustrating & dishonest… [163 words]

• International School Moscow Russia 12/4 review 2
Overall, a very positive experience… [154 words]

• International School Bangkok Thailand 12/4 review 11
I feel compelled to address the current challenges… [406 words]

• Sultan’s School Oman 12/4 review 27
The past year and a half have seen significant changes… [714 words]

• Harrow Innovation Leadership Academy Nanning China 12/4 review 7
A series of significant challenges & disappointments… [492 words]

• Bishkek International School Kyrgyzstan 12/3 review 6
Accountability & changes are needed to improve the situation… [646 words]

• Leman International School Chengdu China 12/3 review 9
Ask why more than 15 teachers are leaving this year… [326 words]

• Yew Chung International School Shanghai China 12/3 review 44
A genuinely happy, caring & well-meaning community… [1,070 words]

• British International School Riyadh Saudi Arabia 12/3 review 31
The school is at a crossroads… [450 words]

• Universal American School Kuwait 12/3 review 49
Don’t be stuck at UAS without an escape plan!… [967 words]

• Nord Anglia International School Al Khor Qatar 12/3 review 6
Definitely better schools out there, but you could do a lot worse… [735 words]

• Woodstock International School India 12/3 review 8
Offers a one-of-a-kind experience… [632 words]

• International French School Singapore 12/2 review 5
I was so happy to leave this school… [1,839 words]

• Sultan’s School Oman 12/2 review 26
Lack of stability has had a negative impact… [365 words]

• Misk Schools Saudi Arabia 12/2 review 63
I am embarrassed to work here… [241 words]

Director & Principal Reports

• Josh Garrett 12/30 (Principal Report 3)
Valley Forge Academy Qatar 

• Kelvin Hornsby 12/26 (Principal Report 8)
GEMS World Academy Abu Dhabi UAE

• Dana Shuhaibar 12/20 (Principal Report)
First time reviewed on ISR
American International School Kuwait

• Najoud Alharthi 12/19 (Principal Report)
First time reviewed on ISR
Riyadh Schools Saudi Arabia

• Matthew Aston 12/19 (Principal Review 35)
Aldenham Prep School Saudi Arabia

• Corey Johnson 12/18 (Director Report 10)
St. Johnsbury Academy Korea

• Chris Share 12/18 (Director Report 4)
Albanian College Tirana Albania

• Andrew Hill 12/18 (Principal Report 2)
Tenby Schools Ipoh Malaysia

• James Lyng 12/17 (Principal Report)
First time reviewed on ISR
Yk Pao School China

• Eric Semler 12/17 (Director Report 3)
Concordia International School Shanghai China

• Richard Reilly 12/17 (Director Report 5)
American School Antananarivo Madagascar

• Ben Weinberg 12/16 (Director Report)
First time reviewed on ISR
American School Madrid

• Jen Munnerlyn 12/16 (Principal Report)
First time reviewed on ISR
American School Madrid

• Tracy Connor 12/13 (Principal Report 3)
Leman International School Chengdu China

• Leah Kingston 12/12 (Principal Report)
First time reviewed on ISR
American School Kuwait

• Taryn Pereira 12/11 (Principal Report 2)
Korea International School Korea

• Julie Milligan 12/11 (Principal Report 2)
Canadian International School Singapore

• Jeremy Newton 12/10 (Principal Report 11)
Misk Schools Saudi Arabia

• Trudie Masterson 12/10 (Principal Report 2)
Baobab College Zambia

• Julie Milligan 12/10 (Principal Report)
First time reviewed on ISR
Canadian International School Singapore 

• Nathan Dilliway 12/9 (Principal Report)
First time reviewed on ISR
Edron Academy Mexico

• Evi Singleton 12/6 (Principal Report)
First time reviewed on ISR
Western International School Shanghai China

• Brian Donaldson 12/6 (Principal Report)
First time reviewed on ISR
American School Doha Qatar

• Tracy Connor 12/5 (Principal Report 2)
Leman International School Chengdu China

• Mike Bailey 12/5 (Principal Report 2)
Utahloy International School Zeng Cheng China

• Mark Pleasants 12/4 (Director Report 2)
Ayeyarwaddy International School Myanmar

• Hugh Schoolman 12/4 (Principal Report 5)
Yangon International School Myanmar

• Gwyn Underwood 12/3 (Director Report 6)
Cebu International School Philippines

• Emily Vallance 12/3 (Principal Report 3)
International School Penang (Uplands) Malaysia

• Mark Broom 12/3 (Principal Report 11)
GEMS International School Cairo Egypt

• Philip Billings 12/2 (Principal Report 6)
Ningbo British International School China

• Aaron Lowe 12/2 (Principal Report 2)
Ningbo British International School China

• Kevin Thomas 12/2 (Principal Report 11)
American Cooperative School Tunis Tunisia