New School Reviews
| Al Maha Academy Qatar 1/31 evaluation 3 No consultation with staff on curriculum , assessment, keeping records. Admin did not deal with behaviour… |
| ACS Singapore 1/31 evaluation 5 New school of 7 years, still finding its feet. Small but compact with new buildings coming up – attractive site… |
| Emirates International School UAE 1/31 evaluation 9 On a positive note; many good teachers here that can make it a good experience. Overall students are nice… |
| Shanghai Singapore International School 1/31 evaluation 6 I will be leaving this school this year and will be lucky to make it to the end without quitting earlier… |
| Lyford Cay International School Bahamas 1/31 evaluation 5 Great implementation in the past 3 years regarding teaching conditions and learning environment… |
 Mantz Chris 1/30 (director report 1)British International School Riyadh Saudi Arabia |
 Chris Mantz 1/30 (principal report 3)British International School Riyadh Saudi Arabia |
| Chris Mantz 1/30 (principal report 2) British International School Riyadh Saudi Arabia |
| British International School Riyadh 1/30 evaluation 4 Principal is new & although he ruffled a few feathers, most agree with his changes. Low staff turn over… |
| British International School Riyadh 1/30 evaluation 3 Policies are clear, and in place and school has good support staff who are all locally hired…. |
| British International School Riyadh 1/30 evaluation 2 Letter from school principal: It is important not to allow factual inaccuracies to enter a public arena without… |
| St. Joseph´s Institution International Singapore 1/30 evaluation 2 It is a lovely school with a positive working environment. It just needs an improved package… |
| International School Geneva Campus des Nations Switzerland 1/30 evaluation 4 Can I point out that none of the above reviews were criticising the school or Geneva… |
| American School of Kuwait 1/30 evaluation 26 I do not feel bad for saying these things and am only trying to give a more accurate and clear picture of what… |
| Hayah International Academy Egypt 1/30 evaluation 10 Hayah International Academy is an upmarket Egyptian Language School. The school site is impressive… |
| Canadian International School Japan 1/30 evaluation 6 School is for profit with 10 month contracts. Package is low by Tokyo standards… |
| Glenelg School of Abu Dhabi UAE 1/27 evaluation 8 If you want to be a pioneer of change and implement best practices for learners, this is going to be the place… |
| Al Raha International School Abu Dhabi UAE 1/27 evaluation 4 Having read past comments about the school, I think it’s had difficult times, but I really believe it’s on the up… |
| Marymount International School London 1/27 evaluation 2 The teachers on the whole work very hard, but it is a joyless place. Busyness is the mantra… |
| Colegio Menor San Francisco de Quito 1/27 First time reviewed on ISR I have never been so disrespected, let alone by 13 year olds, in my life…. |
| Debra Lane 1/27 (report 5) Shanghai American School China |
| Bilkent Laboratory & International School Turkey 1/26 evaluation 16 Now that the deadline has passed, to inform the school about whether or not you will stay or go… |
| International School Port of Spain 1/26 evaluation 6 I now am married to a local working class Trini & I experienced anything but wonderfully accepting attitudes… |
| Glenelg School of Abu Dhabi UAE 1/26 evaluation 7 Director replaced with acting head… |
| Chris Mantz 1/25 First time reviewed on ISR British Internation School Riyadh Saudi Arabia |
| Shanghai Community International China 1/25 evaluation 18 Teachers who go to a recruitment fair after 2 years get pay docked and are also fined for missing school… |
| British International School Riyadh Saudi Arabia 1/25 First time reviewed on ISR Teaching resources are excellent, students generally well behaved and hard working… |
| Andrew Powell 1/24 First time reviewed on ISR Shanghai Community International SCIS |
| International School of Myanmar 1/24 evaluation 15 On the positive side is the nature of Myanmar, it is a country populated with the most beautiful spirited people… |
| Etonhouse International School Wuxi China 1/24 evaluation 2 Overall, living in Wuxi and teaching at EtonHouse was a valuable and rewarding experience… |
| Datuk Seri 1/23 First time reviewed on ISR Sayfol International School Malaysia |
| Paul Meekin 1/23 First time reviewed on ISR Trio World School India Arrested for sex chat with boy |
| Casey Cosgray 1/23 First time reviewed on ISR Western Academy Beijing China |
| Gulf English School Qatar 1/23 evaluation 20 A witch hunt is now under way to find out who has been writing about the school as the contracts forbid this… |
| American School Kosova, Kosovo 1/23 First time reviewed on ISR I DO LOVE the Culture, People and kids… |
| British School of Beijing Shunyi China 1/23 evaluation 3 The Good, the bad & the ugly…the ugly being the pollution in Beijing… |
| Hayah International Academy Egypt 1/23 evaluation 9 “Slick” presentation at the fairs, but reality is far from what you see at the presentation and interview… |
| Phil Bowen 1/20 (report 3) International School of Lusaka Zambia |
| Jeff Stubbs 1/20 (report 4) Shanghai Community International School China |
| Colegio Roosevelt Lima Peru 1/20 evaluation 8 I recommend FDR without reservations. But please, do not go to a school and expect it to adapt to YOU!… |
| Hayat Universal Bilingual School Qatar 1/20 evaluation 5 You need to understand the children. They are mostly brought up by nannies terrified of losing their jobs… |
| St. John’s International School Belgium 1/20 evaluation 2 One of the highest tax rates in Europe. You will pay about 40% tax on salary and 60% on any stipends… |
| Randy Stevens 1/19 First time reviewed on ISR St. Timothy’s School Maryland USA |
| Shuren-Ribet Private School Beijing China 1/19 First time reviewed on ISR |
| Access International Academy Ningbo China 1/18 evaluation 19 Despite the short comings of Beilun as an unhealthy & boring place to live, the non-existent medical… |
| Bahrain Bayan School Bahrain 1/18 evaluation 3 Parents rule the school, believe their kids and the teachers are wrong… |
| Jeddah Knowledge School Saudi Arabia 1/18 evaluation 5 In review #4 the manager isn’t responding, just trying to smear the personal reputation of the teacher who… |
| Phil Bowen 1/18 (report 2) International School of Lusaka Zambia |
| David Shawver 1/17 (report 2) International School Tanganyika Tanzania |
| David Christenbury 1/17 (report 3) Korea International School Korea |
| Qatar International School Qatar 1/17 evaluation 2 It’s not the worst school in Qatar, but there are issues that need to be addressed… |
| Gulf English School Qatar 1/17 evaluation 19 On a positive note I commend the staff who sweat out their contracts because they are true professionals!… |
| Gulf English School Qatar 1/17 evaluation 18 We are not proud of the minority (of teachers) who are destructive and cynical…..anonymously!… |
| International School Tucson Arizona USA 1/17 evaluation 8 Tucson is great for couples, families, singles and everyone. Many families stay as it is good for young children… |
| British School of Beijing Shunyi Campus China 1/17 evaluation 2 The package is great and you’ll save money. There’s little to spend it on in the immediate area…. |
| Gary Opfer 1/16 First time reviewed on ISR International Community School Bangkok |
| Matthew Parr 1/16 First time reviewed on ISR St. Maur International School Yokohama |
| Casey Cosgray 1/16 First time reviewed on ISR Western Academy Beijing China |
| Vanessa Bingham 1/16 First time reviewed on ISR Shanghai Rego International School China |
| International Community School Bangkok Thailand 1/16 evaluation 4 |
| Gulf English School Qatar 1/16 evaluation 17 There are a large number of staff with unfounded criticisms who may benefit from considering other schools… |
| Gulf English School Qatar 1/16 evaluation 16 Make your own opinion and make it what you want it to be. There is no need to follow what others say… |
| Haileybury Almaty Kazakhstan 1/16 First time reviewed on ISR School is relatively new (2008) with three headmasters in 4 years. Current headmaster is acting head… |
| International Academy Amman Jordan 1/16 evaluation 24 Please, potential teachers, read all previous reviews, 19, 20 & 21 are totally unrealistic… |
| International Academy Amman Jordan 1/16 evaluation 23 If you can work effectively regardless of day-to-day emotional & professional grinding, WE NEED YOU… |
| Seoul International School Korea 1/16 evaluation 27 I agree with most everything the most recent review reported; however, I want to share what has transpired… |
| International School of Phnom Penh Cambodia 1/16 evaluation 12 From my perspective it’s not perfect but it’s not a bad school… |
| Shanghai Community International School China 1/13 So why stay at SCIS for 4 years? China is an interesting place to live and Shanghai is a dynamic city… |
| Independent Schools Foundation Academy Hong Kong 1/13 evaluation 6 Student’s behavior is pretty rude. This is down to no support/behavior management from… |
| GEMS American Academy Dubai UAE 1/13 Fantastic experience…it’s for the go-getter…teaching resources impeccable …I highly recommend this post… |
| GEMS American Academy Dubai UAE 1/13 evaluation 12 I have to say this is a great school. Anyone would be lucky to have a post here… |
| GEMS World Academy Abu Dhabi UAE 1/13 First time reviewed on ISR Great school to work at… |
| Utahloy International School Zeng Cheng Campus 1/12 evaluation 6 I have worked in the Primary for nearly 2 years and for the most part have been very happy… |
| Colegio Panamericano Colombia 1/12 evaluation 3 School is very professional. Director is open to teacher requests. Administration is open to teacher creativity… |
| Cochabamba Cooperative School Bolivia 1/11 evaluation 4 Kids are great and the campus is pretty, but… |
| American International School Kuwait 1/11 evaluation 55 Full IB curriculum. Some training with travel, and around US $700 per teacher to choose the training… |
| Dresden International School Germany 1/11 evaluation 2 Beautiful city, german health care is the best in the world… |
| St. Andrews Nassau Bahamas 1/11 evaluation 11 It’s expensive to live here, things are double or triple the price you pay in the US… |
| Debra Lane 1/10 (report 4) Shanghai American School Puxi Campus China |
| Stephen Plisinski 1/10 First time reviewed on ISR International School of Yangon Myanmar |
| Shanghai Rego International School China 1/10 evaluation 4 The school is now in a period of flux as it struggles to cope with the following problems… |
| Glenelg School of Abu Dhabi 1/10 evaluation 6 Director asked to resign. Who knows who will lead the school? I am sure it will be a great improvement!… |
| Jason Anklowitz 1/9 (report 5) International School Trieste |
| Qatar International School Qatar 1/9 First time reviewed on ISR Housing old & run down: cockroachs, leaking toilets & sewage problems. it is livable, but far from… |
| Access International Academy Ningbo China 1/9 evaluation 18 Things looked like they were moving in the right direction. Then the board changed… |
| International Academy Amman Jordan 1/9 evaluation 22 Personally. I’d delete Evaluations 19, 20 & 21, but I guess that’s against the spirit of this website… |
| International School of Phnom Penh Cambodia 1/6 evaluation 11 When will some international schools realize the international teaching community is a very small world?… |
| International Academy Amman Jordan 1/6 evaluation 19 Excellent facilities and very good resources. The demands are high but so are the rewards… |
| International School Kenya 1/6 evaluation 3 Criticisms can be leveled at any member of the ISK admin for our personal/professional shortcomings… |
| Qatar Academy Doha Qatar 1/5 evaluation 14 A wonderful site that is large, open and rich with resources. Equally, the current faculty are terrific to work with… |
| Horizon Education Centre Myanmar 1/5 evaluation 4 Impossible to find a decent apartment for under $1,000/mo. Six months in advance is demanded by greedy … |
| Chris Allen 1/5 First time reviewed on ISR American International School Vietnam |
| Helen Gordon 1/4 First time reviewed on ISR Hanoi International School Vietnam |
| Tom Egerton 1/4 (report 6) International School of Myanmar |
| Cornel English School Taiwan 1/4 First time reviewed on ISR The upside to teaching at Cornel is life in Taiwan is amazing. Country is beautiful, people are so friendly… |
| Shenzhen College of International Education China 1/3 evaluation 2 |
| Shanghai American School China 1/3 evaluation 14 Open door policy? Not even… |
| International School of Tanganyika Tanzania 1/3 evaluation 3 School is labeled World IB School. This and PYP program are some of the reasons I come teach here… |
| Hana Kanan 1/1 (report 6) International Academy Amman Jordan |
| Simon O’Grady 1/2 (report 2) British International School Cairo Egypt |
| International Academy Amman Jordan 1/2 evaluation 20 Most of the reviews are hogwash, submitted by disgruntled people with nothing better to do than bitch… |
| International Academy Amman Jordan 1/2 evaluation 19 Colleagues are interesting and delightful, the facilities fantastic, administration is sympathetic and open… |
| Gulf English School Qatar 1/2 evaluation 15 I have never before attended staff meetings where teachers with sensible suggestions are silenced and cut-off… |
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American International School Abuja Nigeria 1/2 evaluation 5
I would consider returning so it can’t be that bad. People just need an open mind & to be adventurous… |