Expat teachers/educators need many kinds of support to ensure a stress-free and successful school year. This is particularly true when when they move to a new country or school. Here are 10 areas you can investigate to make sure you will get the teaching support you need. Teaching materials A great school has … Read more
What can you do during the summer break to ensure your next school year is your best ever? First, do take a break and disconnect. If you cannot travel, due to the ongoing pandemic, try to get together with family and friends for some fun quality time. When you’re ready to plan ahead, here are … Read more
With Black Lives Matter protests still going strong not just in the US but around the world, many kids see the news and are curious about what is going on. However, in some countries, this is a sensitive topic which you need to tackle by encouraging critical thinking and fostering a positive classroom environment. This … Read more
If you and your family are about to move to Cairo, here are some quick tips on what to expect, where to live, schools to choose from and what kind of life you might have overall. Where to live? Most expat families live in two main areas: Maadi and New Cairo. This is … Read more
2019-2020 will go down in history as a ‘special’ school year, for reasons we know all too well. Classrooms are empty, most schools are still closed and there are no in-person celebrations of success. However, here are some ways to make our goodbyes memorable: ‘Why I loved being your teacher’ You could make … Read more
You have been offered a new teaching job in a new country. It’s exciting, but make sure you know what you’re getting into. Here are key questions you should ask before accepting the offer. Responsibilities From the job description (and probably experience) you might know what to expect in terms of teaching duties. This … Read more
You have just moved to the country you have always wanted to live in and have even got lucky and found a great job which pays better than home. From here there are many manifestations of what expatriation will look like to you. You might even fit in different categories at various stages of your … Read more
This is a general list checklist for expats leaving. It has the most important things to consider when leaving a country to either return home or move on to a new destination. Certain things/documents might differ from country to country. However, here are the things to take into account for a smooth transition. 9 … Read more
Here is a cheat sheet of questions all expats should ask before accepting a job in a foreign country. You want to ensure that what’s promised shall be received. I recommend you get the answers to these questions in writing so you have legal proof in case things don’t go as expected. If possible, speak … Read more
Whether you are a parent, child, teacher or even a versatile traveler, you may experience culture shock. It might happen occasionally or every time you change countries. What is culture shock? It is a feeling of disorientation when you suddenly find yourself in a new country with a new way of life and an unfamiliar … Read more