The idea that your expertise could take you further than just local opportunities has existed before now, though maybe not as much given there have been improvements lately. It appears these institutions are opening up fresh routes for us teachers from every corner of the earth, which happen to bring about significant possibilities too—but let’s get on to other matters. Teaching at international schools can be a sweet deal, however, do expect being part of an interview, and you better come well prepared or risk ending like some sort of rejected fruit that got bruised in transit after falling off the counter.
We have seen teaching qualifications from all over Europe coming into these places. It seems they just keep wanting to return back again. Although there are other routes which could be taken up by anyone who has been qualified with a TEFL, I suppose you can still waltz on in provided that is your aim—though this does not include anything like being from the origin country of said international school since now we have people teaching at these places coming from all sorts of different backgrounds.
The joke about why they're hiring teachers to teach Chinese students went something along the lines such: “There’s nothing you can do, it's just that China is a ‘model’ student—get this though folks; what does the teacher say when told not being able to make him repeat his Chinese character homework?...Well let me be frank, but he has no idea.” The reality of teaching at international schools in China however isn’t all fun and games like some might believe, it’s actually a very serious job: there is so much on offer for those who put themselves through their paces—you will need to really dig deep within yourself.
The first thing any teacher must do when presented with this opportunity of teaching at an international school in China would be getting your TEFL or the correct qualifications, then they could teach—though a lot have been known not only from being able but also having sufficient language ability. A large number now believe it’s about luck—is there really any truth to that? “I think I will get through provided my application looks good,” many say in interviews. “You’re correct, we do need people with the right qualifications.” Teaching at these international schools comes down from being able.
But all those interested, who would like teaching here: don’t just go out and start applying—as it appears a lot of applications end up going through similar selection processes before they're even looked upon. Not to fear though—there are people willing around for such an application; one should be confident that when your good qualities come across, you’ll have nothing short but full marks all round.
The main thing about teaching at international schools in China is the fact we don’t see many of these places being taught by someone who isn't from their origin country—there’s also not been so much interest shown toward having this kind of job before now, which brings us to a point where maybe just maybe—it might be different after all. This school was looking for some English teacher but ended up getting somebody Chinese instead.
At last year's conference, many of these international schools were represented, and the conclusion can only really go out that there will not have been any let-up—in my humble opinion, I believe we are going to see a lot more interest like this moving forward. In all honesty, teaching at an International School isn’t always easy—especially with students from different origins.
In short; Teaching is now considered as something which one does when feeling somewhat pleased and it also feels good so put the effort in if you really want success—there are some great stories out here regarding successes though I feel we must still look to how many of these international schools will be looking for English teacher with qualifications from their origin country.
The key is therefore: don’t get too hung up on trying—it just simply isn’t worth your time and money. As our teachers at the International School do say, “there’s always room for more” meaning no need to have any specific concerns about ending empty handed which you find yourself thinking of currently.
There are a lot less people than one might think, though they’re very lucky with their current position—it isn’t just by luck however. And remember; we all will be looking over some teacher’s new desk right now so maybe get the.
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