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 Victoria Bird 7/31 First time reviewed on ISREl Gouna International School Egypt |
| Kevin Donnelly 7/31 (report 3) El Gouna International School Egypt |
 Joseph Castellejo 7/31 First time ReviewedAmerican International School Durango Mexico |
| Miras International School Almaty Kazakhstan 7/31 evaluation 9 The school has decent resources which improved each year I worked at Miras… |
| UCSI International School Malaysia 7/31 evaluation 3 Pay attention to details such as visas, contracts, pay backs for professional development… |
| Seisen International School Japan 7/31 evaluation 3 This past year saw a new MS principal, a new HS principal, and a new school head… |
| El Gouna International School Egypt 7/31 evaluation 3 Perfect dream destination; friendly people, beach and activities such as scuba diving and kite surfing… |
| American School Durango Mexico 7/30 evaluation 9 Read what happened to me before you sign a contract, & read comments from other former teachers… |
| Caribbean International Academy Sint Maarten 7/30 evaluation 4 International teachers also get a car, medical and housing allowance plus plane tickets… |
| Dipont Education China 7/30 evaluation 17 While the contracts are optional for the host school and Dipont to follow, you are held to the letter of it… |
| Stonehill International school India 7/29 evaluation 2 You can’t get your money from Indian Provident fund, which you have to pay into, until you’re 58 years old… |
| Bangkok Preparatory & Secondary Intern’l School Thailand 7/29 First time reviewed on ISR |
| CheongShim International Academy Korea 7/29 First time reviewed on ISR |
| Dukhan English School Doha Qatar 7/28 evaluation 3 New school still not built & much teaching takes place in portakabin structures… |
| Gunma Kokusai Academy Japan 7/28 evaluation 8 The previous emotional comments posted in review 6 are for possibly a vicious purpose… |
| Gunma Kokusai Academy Japan 7/28 evaluation 7 You pay for parking in your own parking lot in which you work. You have to pay many expenses… |
| Bromsgrove International School Thailand 7/25 evaluation 6 A “for profit” school that can deliver results that would make many other not for profit schools shudder… |
| Al-Bayan Bilingual School Kuwait 7/25 evaluation 19 School markets to a very select, upper-class Kuwaiti clientele. Be prepared to earn your pay check… |
| Abu Dhabi International Private School UAE 7/25 evaluation 5 I will try to be fair though I did leave kind of upset with how admin handled & related to us staff and me… |
| Beijing Huijia Private School Beijing China 7/25 evaluation 3 Housing is small and is truly dorm living… |
| Simon Gillespie 7/24 (report 2) International School Manila Philippines |
| American Creativity Academy Kuwait 7/24 evaluation 30 You need to be patient, flexible, tolerant of other people and cultures, independent, & emotionally strong… |
| Khartoum International Community School Sudan 7/24 evaluation 11 Khartoum can be a challenging place to live but with a positive attitude & a bit of effort… |
| International School Manila Philippines 7/24 evaluation 8 Recent push to emphasize sustainable lifestyle practices, work-life balance & general well being of… |
| Bali International School Indonesia 7/22 evaluation 10 School seemed to be pulling together to recover & a new Board of concerned Mums were working hard… |
| Siam International School 7/22 evaluation 6 The salaries are lower than at Government Schools… |
| British International School Malaysia 7/22 evaluation 8 Be prepared for a school where profit and PR rules… |
| Seri Omega Private & International School Malaysia 7/21 evaluation 5 Classes are with 40+ students so don’t expect to make a difference… |
| Tianjin Rego International School China 7/21 evaluation 4 School has not offered health insurance to its staff/families for one year now. They have paid salaries late… |
| American International School – West Campus 7/21 evaluation 6 Students brag about how many teachers they helped get rid of… |
| Joe Ravesi 7/18 First time reviewed on ISR American International School Abu Dhabi |
| Gunma Kokusai Academy Japan 7/18 evaluation 6 Unbearable, so I quit… |
| Saint Andrew’s International High School Malawi 7/18 evaluation 5 Malawi is a wonderful experience… |
| VIP International School-Alfred Nobel High School Vietnam 7/18 First time reviewed on ISR |
| Al Yasmina School UAE 7/18 evaluation 4 Negotiate a good salary for good lifestyle & good opportunity to save. Keep your head down & mouth shut… |
| Jeddah Knowledge School Saudi Arabia 7/17 evaluation 16 I only wished I knew of ISR before… |
| Al Jazeera Academy Doha Qatar 7/17 evaluation 24 My experience was great. I loved AJA… |
| Chapel School Brazil 7/17 First time reviewed on ISR |
| Prem Center Tinsulanonda International School Thailand 7/17 evaluation 10 Prem has that ‘resort-like’ living atmosphere… |
| American School Vietnam 71/6 evaluation 12 No assistance with housing, visas, or work permits. When you you’re put into a hotel for 5 days… |
| St. Paul Preparatory School Korea 7/16 evaluation 3 Honestly, since SPPS – the former and new editions – are Hagwons, not even schools… |
| Ivano Boragine 7/15 Rome International School Italy |
| Tescha Bailly 7/15 First time reviewed on ISR Shenyang Pacific International Academy China |
| Shenyang Pacific International Academy China 7/15 evaluation 4 You can be fired at any time and a reason is not required. This is clearly stated in the contract… |
| Kazakhstan International School Kazakhstan 7/15 evaluation 4 Not a lot to do if you’re not into the bar scene. If you enjoy outdoors in the winter Almaty has lots to offer… |
| American Nicaraguan School Nicaragua 7/15 evaluation 16 Managua can be a hard city to like or love… |
| Westhill Institute Mexico 7/14 evaluation 10 Apartments were minimum 1 hour from school in good traffic. I was responsible for my own taxi both ways… |
| American School Vietnam 71/4 evaluation 11 A special warning to teachers already overseas & not planning to return home before arriving in Vietnam… |
| British School Bahrain 7/11 evaluation 5 Members of staff who were leaving signed a confidentiality (gag order) to prevent them from… |
| Mercedes Benz International School India 7/11 evaluation 4 Parents are supportive and students are enthusiastic and willing to learn… |
| Glenelg School Abu Dhabi UAE 7/10 evaluation 25 The school was very disorganized when I joined and huge improvements are obvious… |
| Al Maha Academy Boys Division 7/10 Qatar evaluation 32 When you arrive in Doha it will be smiles and rainbows. You probably don’t even know that you’re trapped… |
| Ishan Dogrimaci International School Erbil 7/10 evaluation 2 Founder was a visionary. He entrusted his legacy to his son & nephew who are modern day business men… |
| Emirates National School Al Ain UAE 7/10 evaluation 13 Although I received training at this school, and have made some nice friends, I wish I hadn’t come… |
| American International School Kingston Jamaica 7/10 evaluation 12 |
| Yangon International School Myanmar 7/9 evaluation 7 We were told the internet would be back on when the school paid the bill already well overdue… |
| Gyeonggi Suwon International School Korea 7/9 evaluation 8 Staff meetings Friday, conducted mostly in Korean, with little to no participation from foreign teachers… |
| American School Durango Mexico 7/8 evaluation 8 Words of advice to those who would consider this institution as a possible employer should include… |
| Al Jazeera Academy Doha Qatar 7/8 evaluation 23 Don’t put up with crap from students or parents. Create a force-field & just smile through gritten teeth… |
| International School Turin Italy 7/8 evaluation 18 The school is a very good school that works hard to deal with its many challenges… |
| Jeddah Knowledge School Saudi Arabia 7/7 evaluation 15 Now that I’ve finished my two-year contract at this school, it’s time to lift the lid and spill the beans… |
| American International School Subic Philippines 7/7 evaluation 5 Most teachers returned home for summer (or for good) without three months or more of their salary… |
| Singapore International School Hong Kong 7/7 evaluation 4 School does not provide any sort of package on top of just a basic salary, that is quite basic indeed… |
| Cheongna Dalton School Korea 7/7 evaluation 4 Pencils & daily supplies require Head of School approval. Detention joke as most students can choose… |
| Carl Wieburg 7/4 First time reviewed on ISR Colegio Interamericano Guatemala |
| American School Vietnam 7/4 evaluation 10 Positives: They pay on time. You can eat out every day on street food and save money… |
| Gunma Kokusai Academy Japan 7/4 evaluation 5 Unless you a are young-minded, flexible, matured individual with who can work with differences…. |
| British School Guangzhou China 7/4 evaluation 7 All my colleagues are extremely happy with the school and how it is managed… |
| Tomokiyo Arakawa 7/3 (report 4) Okinawa Amicus International |
| Al Khor International School Qatar 7/3 evaluation 47 Their cackle of triumph rings into the night. He presses ‘send’. The ‘review’ goes public. Curtain descends… |
| Oeiras International School Poutugal 7/3 evaluation 2 Staff are frequently reprimanded for shortcomings in staff meetings, and on occasion, in front of students… |
| George Piacentini 7/2 (report 2) Ishan Dogrimaci International School Erbil Iraq |
| Prepa Tec Guadalajara Mexico 7/2 First time reviewed on ISR |
| Singapore International School Hong Kong 7/2 evaluation 3 Nothing at all is provided. I even had to pay $2000 dollars out of pocket for my own flight from the US… |
| Compass International School Qatar 7/2 evaluation 5 The main issue at the school now as I see it is the incompetence of the HR department… |
| Wee Haur Pek 7/1 First time reviewed on ISR Singapore International School |
| British Council School Madrid Spain 7/1 evaluation 2 Many people stay because they love Madrid… |
| Hay Al Sharooq International School Oman 7/1 evaluation 10 I have taught in excellent overseas schools with accomplished Principals who became my friends… |
| Yew Chung International School Qingdao China 7/1 evaluation 4 Students are wonderful, parents are supportive. Pay is excellent & Qingdao is a great place to live… |