Teaching In An International School Is Not Teaching English As A Foreign Language (TEFL)

Many people have the misconception that in international schools the children are taught English as a Foreign Language. The reality is that international schools use English as the mode for teaching. Their curriculum offers a broad range of subjects that are similar to those offered in state schools in Australia, New Zealand, the UK, the USA, and South Africa. In a number of ways, international schools are very similar to schools in these countries. The primary difference is that the students are learning using the English language, which is considered as the second, third, and sometimes fourth language. The children registered in international schools come from different nationalities.

The students aim towards external examinations like SAT, IGCSE, AP, ‘A’ Levels, US High School Diploma, and International Baccalaureate Diploma that are internationally recognised as admission qualifications for universities throughout the world.

As a teacher you can help your career grow with an international teaching job in an International school just like what you would do in your home country. Similar posts of professional growth training, middle and upper leadership, and responsibility are available.

While it is true that most international schools have many students learning in their second or third language, these children do not attend an international school simply to learn English; they are studying all their subjects in preparation for further and higher education and beyond.

Most teachers do not completely comprehend the opportunities that are available to them in international schools; they immediately think it’s simply teaching English as a foreign language and many don’t want that option; they would more willingly teach the subjects they are good at when they do apply for a teaching job abroad. One other reason why teachers do not apply is that they are under the impression that speaking the official language of the country that the international school is located is a requirement. This is not usually the case. All international schools use English as the learning language, which is why there are a plenty of opportunities globally for English-speaking teachers.

There are increasing opportunities. Overseas teaching jobs are available in Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and the rest of the world. Currently, there are more than 5,000 international schools in almost every single country worldwide. This number is forecasted to increase to 8,000 by the year 2015.

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