Thank you so much.
It is really lovely to hear other peoples thoughts and experiences.
We just can't wait to get out there and get working overseas. Fingers crossed that everything falls into place :)

Thanks for the information.

With regards to location, we are flexible. Those are the places we have looked at so far. We have family who spend a lot of time in Vietnam, hence the interest in the South East Asia area.

With regard to counseling, I graduate in December with 200 hours practical experience. I am also looking at a 6 month contract for early next year before we go overseas. My husband won't finish his Master's until early next year, so won't be able to add experience before we move. Counseling wasn't a priority for us but if something comes up we would be happy to look into it.

Thanks again for the info.

Whoops!
Apologies.
Was posting from my phone.
Will check for typos next time.
Yes. Advice is what we are seeking.
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My husband and I are seeking advise regarding our interest in IT from August, 2014. Whilst we have read the forum extensively, we would like peoples general feedback.

Our details:

Myself
- Female
- 29 years old
- 5th year teacher
- Senior Secondary Environmental and Marine Science Teacher
- Middle Years Mathematics and Science Teacher
- No IB experience
- Bachelor in Science (Environmental Science)
- Post Graduate Diploma of Education
- Masters of Education (School Guidance and Counseling)
- Have received district awards for my teaching excellence
- Well travelled, basic Thai language skills

My husband
- Male
- 32 years old
- 1.5 years teaching experience (will have 2 years by Dec, 2013)
- Elementary School/Special Needs/Learning Support teacher
- Bachelor of Education
- Masters of Education (School Guidance and Counseling)
- Has lived overseas
- Well travelled, basic thai language skills

As a couple
- No dependants
- Keen to work in Vietnam, Thailand, Caribbean, Japan
- We cannot attend any upcoming job fairs as they clash with holidays we’ve already booked and paid for to Vietnam and Europe.
- We have registered with SA
- We are happy to start out at a 2nd tier school and would aim for employment at somewhere like International School Bangkok in a few years time (after IB experience).
- We need somewhere with reasonable income to support our home loan here in Australia whilst being able to sustain our travel and living expenses.
- We are happy for employment as either counselors or teachers.
- We intend to begin applying for August, 2014 jobs when they become listed in October/November 2013


Our questions…

Are we very employable?
Are we likely to get a 1st or 2nd tier school on our first attempt?
Could any experienced teachers/teaching couples give us recommendations on a good first school and/or location?
Are there any specific schools or cities we should be targeting?

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