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[Honky Nick]

Hi all,

I have spent some time reading old posts on this topic, but I am hoping to glean some new information if possible.

I am a qualified teacher (PGDE) with over 4 years' experience in Japan and Hong Kong (language school and government primary school respectively). I am hoping to break into the international school scene in Vietnam, Indonesia or possibly even Hong Kong. Where I end up next year depends on where I can secure the best job, and I'm quite happy to move to (or in HK's case, stay in) any of these countries.

As schools will begin hiring for the 2009/10 academic year soon, I have started contacting schools. Some have let me know their hiring schedule, but many have not yet responded. I was hoping to hear from anyone who has been successful in applying for an international school (preferrably International Baccalaureate). How was the application process? Is there anything you recommend I prepare beforehand? Did you just send a cover letter and CV, or did you call the school first? Any tips would be greatly appreciated.

In order to get country-specific information, I will also post this on the Vietnam and HK forums.

Thanks in advance,

Nick

[Fishy]

Hi Nick,

If you want to find jobs in the international schools, it�s worth registering with The International Educators (www.tieonline.com) or Search Associates. You have to pay an annual fee of around $36usd but the top schools usually advertise on these sites and when you register your CV you will get many other offers from other countries too. Also send your cv in and follow up with a call.

This is a great site for getting contact details for schools is Indonesia: http://www.shambles.net/

Good luck

[malu]

BIS, arguably the best employer in this sector in Jakarta, advertises in January in the Times Educational Supplement (tes.co.uk).