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| British International Schools Kurdistan 8/30 First time reviewed on ISR Students know there is no consequence for their behaviour, especially the ‘powerful’ families… |
| Swiss International School Zurich North Switzerland 8/30 evaluation 7 Previous comments are extremely inaccurate from what I saw… |
| Aditya Birla World Academy India 8/30 evaluation 4 To me, a very negative atmosphere prevails in this school… |
| Greenfield Community School Dubai 8/30 evaluation 3 I do think things are getting better and remember in Dubai everything that glitters is not gold… |
| Gunma Kokusai Academy Japan 8/29 evaluation 3 What seems to be something very simple to decide can get blown totally out of proportion… |
| American International School Abu Dhabi UAE 829 evaluation 20 A principal must be an excellent listener. A principal must be a visionary. A principal must be fair &… |
| Sekolah Tiara Bangsa – ACS International Indonesia 8/28 First time reviewed on ISR |
| Alice Smith School Malaysia 8/28 evaluation 3 Excellent package, top class benefits, fantastic travel opportunities. Teachers sociable, kids fantastic… |
| Greenfield Community School Dubai UAE 8/28 evaluation 2 Curriculum coordinator walks up and down the hallways making sure everything is up to their standard… |
 Neil Mcburney 8/27 (report 2)The British School Caracas Venezuela |
| Peter Corcoran 8/27 (report 2) Seoul International School/South Korea |
| Paul Jowett 8/27 First time reviewed on ISR New Cairo British International School Egypt |
| American International School Lusaka Zambia 8/27 evaluation 7 Families tend to stay 5+ years because it is such a nice place for kids. Just know it’s very expensive… |
| Sinarmas World Academy Indonesia 8/27 evaluation19 Much like Sinarmas and APP’s slash and burn policy in the forests of Sumatra, the choking smell… |
| Rio International School Brazil 8/27 evaluation 2 School has grown to 225 students in 2013, reflecting trust parents & staff place in Dr. Lindsay’s leadership… |
| Gerald Scheon 8/26 (report 2) Kwangju Foreign School Korea |
| Casey Cosgray 8/26 (report 8) Western Academy Beijing China |
 Roy Crawford 8/26 (report 3)Northbridge International School Cambodia |
| Al Jazeera Academy Doha Qatar 8/26 evaluation 18 Along with fallout from leaving staff fighting for their pay, new indefinite contracts were given to returning staff… |
| Utahloy International School Guangzhou China 8/26 evaluation 18 This is a school with very few rules enforced, there is absolutely no discipline at this school… |
| Ivy Collegiate Academy Taiwan 8/26 evaluation 17 Unless things have changed be prepared for students who speak little to no English just because they can pay… |
| Aga Khan Academy Nairobi 8/23 First time reviewed on ISR School failed to get my work permit by end of February and I was able to get out of the contract… |
| Northbridge International School Cambodia 8/23 evaluation 15 Overall, not perfect, but it’s a friendly, warm, welcoming place to work & live. If you’re a little adventurous… |
| American International School Abu Dhabi UAE 8/23 evaluation 19 I decided to put my two cents in as I feel some of the comments must be explained… |
| British School Uruguay 8/23 First time reviewed on ISR A month before I was going, with house on market, cats given away & ready to leave, they withdrew offer… |
| Adam Broomfield 8/22 (report 8) EtonHouse International School Suzhou China |
| Zach Pascoe 8/22 First time reviewed on ISR Cedar International School, British Virgin Islands |
| Colegio Anglo Colombiano Colombia 8/22 evaluation 5 |
| Ivy Collegiate Academy Taiwan 8/21 evaluation 16 All 10s! I’ld run through a brick wall for Dr. Cheska if I had to. He’s the best headmaster I have ever seen… |
| American Nicaraguan School Nicaragua 8/21 evaluation 15 School began 2013-2014 school year where it left off last school year…on its continuing path to mediocrity… |
| Sinarmas World Academy Indonesia 8/21 evaluation 18 The only course of action we can take is getting the word out and voting with our feet… |
| Gerald Scheon 8/20 First time reviewed on ISR Kwangju Foreign School Korea |
| Tamagawa Academy K-12 Japan 8/20 evaluation 3 Great place to build experience, work with motivated teachers, & students who have few behavioural issues… |
| Paul Neary 8/19 (report 2) Asmara International Community School Eritrea |
| American International School Abu Dhabi UAE 8/19 evaluation 18 Their comments are unsubstantiated and totally not my experience when I interacted with the principal… |
| Chengdu Oxford International College 8/19 First time reviewed on ISR |
| Asmara International Community School Eritrea 8/19 evaluation 2 Beautiful but remote city. Frequent blackouts & water shortages. On good days you get 15 minutes of dial-up… |
| Ivy Collegiate Academy Taiwan 8/19 evaluation 15 It was after I settled-in that I was told I would be offered a local-hire contract, not an ‘overseas’ contract… |
| Robin Appleby 8/16 (report 3) GEMS Dubai American Academy |
| Casey Cosgray 8/16 (report 7) Western Academy Beijing China |
| Casey Cosgray 8/16 (report 6) Western Academy Beijing China |
| Al Maha Academy Qatar 8/16 evaluation 25 To SMT (school managment team) …Can I now get that Positive reference?… |
| Tamagawa Academy K-12 Japan 8/16 evaluation 2 Students allowed to turn in late work with no consequence and to know exactly what will be on tests… |
| Casey Cosgray 8/15 (report 5) Western Academy Beijing China |
| Sinarmas World Academy Indonesia 8/15 evaluation 17 The last week of school, during holidays, the Board’s purge began. The following events shattered lives… |
| QSI International School of Chengdu China 8/15 First time reviewed on ISR |
| American School Ulaanbaatar Mongolia 8/15 evaluation 12 There are many positive things about Mongolia, but you must be prepared for a difficult journey…. |
| Gunma Kokusai Academy Japan 8/15 evaluation 2 English immersion school, NOT American international school although Kokusai means international… |
| Mike Wing 8/14 First time reviewed on ISR American International School Hong Kong |
| Roy Crawford 8/14 (report 2) Verdala International School Malta |
| American School Ulaanbaatar Mongolia 8/14 evaluation 11 An extreme hardship post in all regards. |
| Al Maha Academy Qatar 8/14 evaluation 24 The head of secondary will not support you at all… |
| Tim Allen 8/13 International School Nanshan Shenzhen China |
| Carol Davis 8/13 (report 2) International School Nanshan Shenzhen China |
| Casey Cosgray 8/13 (report 4) Western Academy Beijing China |
| Tim Travers 8/13 (report 5) American International School of Lagos |
| Sinarmas World Academy Indonesia 8/13 evaluation 16 Board didn’t take to too kindly to school Head challenging their decision to cut back on staff & sacked him… |
| Colegio Anglo Colombiano Colombia 8/13 evaluation 4 Admin team has created a culture of “the student is always right”… |
| British School in Baku Azerbaijan 8/13 evaluation 6 No way near british standards… |
| Al Mizhar American Academy UAE 8/13 evaluation 17 If you’ve never worked for a for-profit company before, you will soon learn what it means… |
| Tim Travers 8/12 (report 4) American International School of Lagos |
| Cameron Fox 8/12 American International School Hong Kong China |
| American International School Kuwait 8/12 evaluation 59 Lucrative tutoring circuit is best way to make money. 20 KD ($70) an hour will keep your pockets full of Dinar… |
| Doha British School Qatar 8/12 First time reviewed on ISR Pupils were fantastic, very respectful and hard working, but school has no resources… |
| Western Academy Beijing China 8/12 evaluation 21 With the recent firing of the director and changes that this termination brings, I fear rocky roads are still ahead…. |
| Jim Lothschutz 8/9 (report 4) Sandford International school Addis Ababa |
| Keiko Kamei 8/9 First time reviewed on ISR Okinawa Amicus International Japan |
| International School Nanshan Shenzhen China 8/9 evaluation 2 Limited course selection for students; not yet IB but slowly making the transition, only a couple AP courses… |
| Shanghai Singapore International School China 8/9 evaluation 12 SSIS has a way. The way is unproductive & sadly restrictive. The way demoralizes. The way is old school… |
| Aditya Birla World Academy India 8/9 evaluation 2 Poor facilities, high turnover of staff… |
| Sekolah Nusa Alam Indonesia 8/9 evaluation 2 Great little school. People live here for the lifestyle, many of us are surfers and Lombok is fantastic for that… |
| Internationale Schule am Rhein Germany 8/9 evaluation 3 I have written a thorough review of this very troublesome & extremely dodgy school on my blog… |
| Fraser Halliwell 8/8 First time reviewed on ISR Colegio Anglo Colombiano |
| Adam Broomfield 8/8 (report 4,5,6,7) Etonhouse International School Suzhou China |
| Walter Plotkin 8/8 (report 3) Copenhagen International School Denmark |
| Sinarmas World Academy Indonesia 8/8 evaluation 15 Board has shown zero scruples & clearly no knowledge of how to treat teachers in a professional manner… |
| Copenhagen International School Denmark 8/8 evaluation 2 Teachers with a strong background in the IB might fair better.. |
| Okinawa Amicus International Japan 8/8 evaluation 2 Run like Japanese corporation – very rigid/rule oriented, extremely reactionary…very little innovation allowed… |
| Adam Broomfield 8/7 (report 3) Etonhouse International School Suzhou China |
| Sinarmas World Academy Indonesia 8/7 evaluation 14 If they intended to create a toxic climate in the school of mistrust and anger.. mission accomplished… |
| British School Manila Philippines 8/7 evaluation 3 Good school but Manila is not for everyone… |
| St. Fatima Language School Egypt 8/7 First time reviewed on ISR |
| St. Maur International School Yokohama Japan 8/6 evaluation 4 Although I worked there over 20 years ago… |
| Casey Cosgray 8/6 (report 3) Western Academy Beijing China |
| Jim Lothschutz 8/6 (report 3) Sandford International school Addis Ababa |
| Colegio Anglo Colombiano Colombia 8/6 evaluation 3 Many students believe teachers are there to serve them and give 100% in all assessments… |
| Dwight School Seoul Korea 8/6 evaluation 4 I must begin by stating that the teaching staff is magnificent – the best I have seen in any international school… |
| Dover Court Preparatory School Singapore 8/6 evaluation 2 Salary is adequate and some can be saved. Singapore is very safe and an excellent hub… |
| International Schools Group Jubail Saudi Arabia 8/5 evaluation 2 Expect to be frustrated if you want professional excellence or positive interaction with the local culture… |
| English Modern School Qatar 8/5 evaluation 6 There is a lot of discrepancy in the way they treat teachers and pay them… |
| International School Brunei Darussalam 8/5 evaluation 11 A good school, fantastic kids. The pay has improved… |
| Canadian International School Kunshan 8/5 First time reviewed on ISR Five principals in one year of the school’s operation were not the only changes… |
| Dwight School Seoul Korea 8/5 evaluation 3 It is true that there are high expectations, however, hard work is appreciated and recognized… |
| Australian International School Singapore 8/5 evaluation 6 I am the author of one of the favorable reviews of AIS above. However… |
| International School London Qatar 8/2 evaluation 7 It’s all about making money… |
| British School of Egypt 8/2 evaluation 6 Generally I enjoyed my time here. But BEWARE, you need to be good at being patient … |
| International School Myanmar 8/2 evaluation 22 Parents began protesting rising tuition & declining standards… see Myanmar Times Article |
| George Washington Academy Morocco 8/1 evaluation 3 Great place to work but salaries low, partly because of nearly 40% taxes & few benefits… |
| International School Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam 8/1 evaluation 17 Emphasis is on being ‘seen’ to provide quality education. Marketing department overly involved… |
| British School Caracas Venezuela 8/1 First time reviewed on ISR |
| Ruamrudee International School Bangkok Thailand 8/1 evaluation 39 If you get a bad illness they will set up a donation fund for you. Good luck with that!… |
| British International School Kuala Lumpur Malaysia 8/1 evaluation 3 Good riddance to moaners & complainers. I like the school and will be staying for the long term… |
| Albanian International School Albania 8/1 evaluation 2 Letter to ISR: The school is finally on track after its “birthing pains” of the first six months… |