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| Colegios Peterson Mexico 11/28 First time reviewed on ISR |
| Acacia International School Malawi 11/28 First time reviewed on ISR |
| St. Andrews International School Sukhumvit 71 Thailand 11/27 evaluation 3 After reading the last review I felt I needed to redress the balance back to positive… |
| Hong Kong Academy Hong Kong 11/27 evaluation 11 I am the current Admissions Manager. I want to address a couple of points in review-9… |
 Sascha Heckmam 11/26 (report 10)Shanghai American School China |
 Francis Renson 11/26 (report 2)Hay Al Sharooq International School Oman |
| American Baccalaureate School Kuwait 11/26 evaluation 18 Nothing provided for teachers at all. School expects you to purchase everything from your own pocket… |
| Seisen International School Japan 11/26 evaluation 5 Upside is you’re greeted by 20 of the most gracious, kind & hard-working students you’ll ever encounter… |
| Fudan International School China 11/26 evaluation 2 The school needs a major overhaul if it is going to continue on the international circuit… |
| Al Danah Universal School Kuwait 11/26 First time reviewed on ISR |
| Shaun Hudson 11/25 (report 2) Utahloy International School Zengcheng |
| Michael Wylie 11/25 (report 2) Utahloy International School Zengcheng |
| Saint Andrew’s International High School Malawi 11/25 evaluation 6 If you’re not worried about saving money, the cost of living, or living in a self-inflicted prison… |
| American School Bombay India 11/25 evaluation 8 Great school, terrible housing location. Please ask what the situation is before you sign. Many wish they did!… |
| International School Dakar Senegal 11/25 evaluation 11 This has been called a gem of a school, and it is. If you think you are a good fit, then go for it’d.. |
| Prishtina High School Kosovo 11/25 First time reviewed on ISR |
| American International School Cyprus 11/25 evaluation 7 Family friendly country but cost of living is very high and you can never manage to save anything… |
| Beanstalk International Bilingual School China 11/24 evaluation 9 Many teachers tutor after school and get paid 60-70 US an hour. This goes a far to increasing your salary… |
| International School Turin Italy 11/24 evaluation 20 Situated in a beautiful part of Italy, in rolling countryside just outside the small town of Chieri… |
| Modern English School Egypt 11/24 evaluation 18 Couples can make substantial savings, plenty of social opportunities if you’re young, Cairo is never boring… |
| Gulf English School Kuwait 11/24 evaluation 30 Is the previous reviewer working in the same school as me? |
| Glenelg School Abu Dhabi UAE 11/21 evaluation 27 From what I have seen, policies, directives, rules- you name it- are made up as situation arise… |
| Hong Kong Academy Hong Kong 11/21 evaluation 10 It is a shame a couple of teachers no longer employed here have chosen this forum to air their grievances… |
| El Gouna International School Egypt 11/20 evaluation 8 Three Heads in 2 years!The last Head suddenly left in October 2014. No period of notice given just left… |
| Seisen International School Japan 11/20 evaluation 4 Great school to be part of as it movesforward…. |
| Utahloy International School Zeng Cheng China 11/20 evaluation 9 I have no regrets about coming to this school. In the balance, it has been a great experience… |
| Marymount International School Paris France 11/19 First time reviewed on ISR |
| Colegio Bolivar Colombia 11/19 evaluation 5 Friendly staff, loving students, involved parents, competent/supportive admin, gorgeous campus… |
| Escola Americana de Campinas Brazil 11/19 evaluation 4 If you are in upper school expect a lot of preps and to share a classroom/teach in multiple classrooms… |
| Victoria Shanghai Academy Hong Kong 11/18 evaluation 3 Professional development is good, with plenty of opportunities for staff… |
| Ishan Dogrimaci Bilkent College Iraq 11/18 evaluation 6 I am shocked by the recent poster who has only been at Bilkent since August saying it was paradise… |
| Stonehill International school India 11/18 evaluation 3 Incredibly long days, massive workload and unrealistic expectations… |
| International British School Alexandria Egypt 11/17 evaluation 10 Contract stated work permit would be included. Never got it… |
| Sheffield Private School UAE 11/17 evaluation 5 I worked at the school for two years and had a mixed experience…. |
| Canadian International School Egypt 11/17 evaluation 8 Yes there will always be problems. But these are ALL simple problems that could be avoided… |
| Gunma Kokusai Academy Japan 11/17 evaluation 9 People love unity and peace. They are polite and smile at you… |
| Hong Kong Academy Hong Kong 11/17 evaluation 9 Everyone not on the Leadership team is a functionary, a worker bee… |
| Cheongna Dalton School Korea 11/17 evaluation 7 I love the kids! They are respectful and hard working! Very different from schools I’ve taught at in the US!!.. |
| Maple Leaf International School Trinidad 11/17 evaluation 3 Administration supportive & contract is fair. The school community is very supportive & respectful of teachers… |
| Modern English School Egypt 11/14 evaluation 17 Good place for younger teachers who have some experience with more difficult students… |
| American School Kuwait 11/14 evaluation 39 Overseas schools have unique challenges, but being unhappy with school/admin, housing, AND country… |
| Guangzhou Nanhu International School China 11/14 evaluation 9 School moved to a country side area… |
| Al Yasmina School Abu Dhabi UAE 11/14 evaluation 8 One thing you HAVE to know is that your salary is POOR in comparison to others in the city/country… |
| GEMS World Academy Dubai UAE 11/14 evaluation 4 There are big positives that come with this school, but also negatives… |
| Timothy Casey 11/13 First time reviewed on ISR American International School Conakry |
| American International School Conakry Guinea Africa 11/13 First time reviewed on ISR |
| International Community School Addis Ababa Ethiopia 11/13 evaluation 11 We took ICS’s generous shipping allowance and brought in a car and household goods… |
| Mike Hooley 11/12 First time reviewed on ISR British School of Egypt |
| Selah Sprinkel 11/12 First time reviewed on ISR American Academy in Al Mizhar UAE |
| Delice Scotto 11/12 (report 3) American Academy in Al Mizhar UAE |
| Maggie Wright 11/12 First time reviewed on ISR American Academy in Al Mizhar UAE |
| Greengates School Mexico City 11/12 evaluation 8 Here are some, but not all, things teachers should be aware of & consider before applying to work here |
| Al Mizhar American Academy UAE 11/12 evaluation 19 Prep times taken by meetings with division heads, literacy coaches, learning support teachers and anyone else who… |
| International School Turin Italy 11/11 evaluation 19 Bottom line is that for a year to sample the delightful city of Turin you won’t go too far wrong… |
| Markham College Peru 11/11 First time reviewed on ISR |
| Richard Parker 11/10 First time reviewed on ISR Victoria Shanghai Academy |
| Andy Kai Fong 11/10 (report 3) Discovery College Hong Kong |
| Patricia Short 11/10 (report 2) Pan American School Bahia in Salvador |
| Discovery College Hong Kong 11/10 evaluation 5 My personal experiences lead me to say that this has been the most miserable experience of my career… |
| Bromsgrove International School Thailand 11/10 evaluation 18 I assume the writer no longer works here as such a claim could be construed as gross misconduct… |
| Casablanca American School Morocco 11/10 evaluation 41 Good place for young and talented teachers who want to gain IB experience… |
| Brian Mathews 11/7 (report 18) American International School Riyadh |
| Tom Leonas 11/7 First time reviewed on ISR American International School Riyadh |
| Jenny Canar 11/7 (report 2) American International School Riyadh |
| Gillian Flaxman 11/7 First time reviewed on ISR British Council School of Madrid |
| Norman Roddom 11/7 (report 2) British Council School of Madrid |
| Afaf El-Gemayel 11/7 (report 4) AlGhanim Bilingual School kuwait |
| Afaf El-Gemayel 11/7 (report 3) AlGhanim Bilingual School kuwait |
| Michael Mulridge 11/7 First time reviewed on ISR AlGhanim Bilingual School kuwait |
| Al-Ghanim Bilingual School Salwa Kuwait 11/7 evaluation 5 AlGhanim has recently completed the self-study process and been awarded accreditation by CIS… |
| Matrix International School Malaysia 11/7 First time reviewed on ISR |
| American International School Riyadh Saudi Arabia 11/5 evaluation 34 Similar to living in a fishbowl… |
| American School Ulaanbaatar Mongolia 11/7 evaluation 15 I found the entire experience to be a fiasco… |
| Beijing Huijia Private School China 11/7 evaluation 4 The only requirement is that you have a BA, and then they will throw you into any hole they need to fill… |
| Mercedes Benz International School India 11/6 evaluation 6 I felt I was stagnating professionally and personally and had become invisible. I’m happy I left. |
| Colegio Internacional de Carabobo Venezuela 11/6 evaluation 7 Tough place to live. Not much to do that is readily available, or that is safe and easy to travel to… |
| Al Ittihad Jumeirah UAE 11/6 First time reviewed on ISR |
| Heritage International School Egypt 11/6 evaluation 4 After 10 years still doesn’t have a proper gym, pool etc. Most classes don’t have smart boards… |
| Al Khor International School 11/6 evaluation 52 Take a look at where you are for heaven’s sake. Open your eyes to the culture you’ve VOLUNTARILY… |
| Jonathan Pitt 11/5 First time reviewed on ISR British Council School of Madrid |
| Doug Prescott 11/5 First time reviewed on ISR ISR Canadian International School Beijing China |
| Mt. Zaagkam International School Indonesia 11/5 evaluation 6 We are in one of the most remote spots in the world. It’s like living in a National Geographic film… |
| Surabaya International School Indonesia 11/5 evaluation 6 Exciting & invigorating place to work as positive atmosphere & focus on academic integrity continue… |
| Canadian International School Beijing China 11/4 evaluation 3 The teacher residence is old & dirty. It is loud & school decides when they turn your heat on & your AC off… |
| Korea International School Jeju Campus 11/4 evaluation 10 Facilities are great & continue to grow. I found division heads invested in the school & student out comes… |
| TEDA International School China 11/4 evaluation 24 Operates in many ways as a private school (20K US tuition) but it’s an extension of a Chinese public school… |
| Al-Bayan Bilingual School Kuwait 11/4 evaluation 20 Not recommend for teachers right out of university or older teachers. The kids are a lot to handle… |
| Seoul International School Korea 11/4 evaluation 31 The school is very academic and, as many other posters have said, the students are particularly nice… |
| Paul Sheppard 11/3 (report 5) Al-Bayan Bilingual School Kuwait |
| Steven Geraghty 11/3 (report 2) International School of Brunei |
| American School Kuwait 11/3 evaluation 38 Ugly, dirty, ghetto-like area. Constant & unending construction right outside your window all day AND night… |
| British International School New York United States 11/3 evaluation 2 This school has come a VERY long way since opening. Really amazing working environment… |
| Gulf English School Kuwait 11/3 evaluation 29 If you’re considering this school…look out the window & at your pay check. It is sunny and there is no tax…. |
| Bromsgrove International School Thailand 11/3 evaluation 17 Very polarised opinions regarding Bromsgrove… |
| Al-Ghanim Bilingual School Salwa Kuwait 11/3 evaluation 5 AlGhanim has recently completed the self-study process and been awarded accreditation by CIS… |