The American International School of Mozambique is a private co-educational day school for students from early childhood through grade 12. AISM is an IB World School with authorization to use the PYP, MYP and IB Diploma Program. The Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools accredits AISM. The U.S. State Department Office of Overseas American Schools provides recognition and support. AISM is a member of the Association of International Schools in Africa and the Association for the Advancement of International Education.

Mission
The mission of AISM is to inspire students to offer students an excellent education that will inspire students to reach their potential, develop their skills and talents and become responsible members of the world.

Facilities
AISM is located in a school zone in a suburb of Maputo. The campus is secure and closed. There are over 40 classrooms, 2 libraries, 4 technology labs, a conference center, a Fine Arts Complex, a soccer field, a playground, a 25-meter outdoor pool, a tennis court and an outdoor cafeteria.

Curriculum
AISM is an IB World School and offers all three IB programs. The Early Learning Center offers an early childhood program that is consistent with the practices and principles of the IB. Students at AISM study core subjects as well as other subjects such as music, art, physical education, technology and Portuguese. These subjects are brought together in the IB interdisciplinary themes. Students from grades 3-9 take ACER, a standardized test for international students. Students in grades 10-12 can take the PSAT and the SAT. Students in the IB Diploma program take exams each May.

Extra-curricular Activities
The school offers an extensive after school program for all students from Kindergarten through Grade 12. The program is semester-based. Among the activities are soccer, volleyball, and basketball. Senior students take part in tournaments outside Mozambique.

Technology
AISM has four computer labs.

Professional Development
No information is available on professional development although IB schools must have extensive professional development activities in order to be authorized to use the IB programs.

Employment
Prospective employees need to have the minimum of a Bachelor’s degree, certification, and at least three years of experience. A Master’s degree and IBO training is preferred. No information is available on working conditions, salary and benefits other than to note that pay and benefits are competitive and AISM is a great place to work. Applicants should send a letter of interest and a resume to:

Dr. Mary Jo Heatherington, Director
American International School of Mozambique
Rua do Rio Raraga, 266
Bairro da Costa do Sol
Maputo, Mozambique

About Maputo
The school is located in Maputo, the capital of Mozambique. The city has approximately 1.25 million residents and lies along the coast. The city has a multicultural population, partly due to it being a port town. While Bantu and Portuguese cultures form the majority of residents, there are also residents from the Arab, Indian and Chinese cultures.

Maputo has a tropical savannah climate with a short rainy season that runs from November through March. The warmest month is January and the coolest month is July.

New residents might want to take a stroll along the wide boulevards to admire some of the old colonial palaces interspersed with modern high-rises. Among the city’s attractions are the National Art Museum, the Mercado Central market, and the Museu de Historia Natural. Maputo also has several beautiful beaches.

Antwerp International School was founded in 1967. It is a co-educational day school that provides educational services for students from Pre-School through Grade 12. AIS offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma and a standard high school diploma. The Council of International Schools and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges both accredit the school.

The school has students and faculty from over 45 different countries.

Mission
The mission of the school is to develop students who are academically disciplined, responsible global citizens with a commitment to democratic values and who are respectful of all cultures.

Facilities
The school is located on a 14-acre campus in the suburb of Ekeren. AIS boasts modern, technologically advanced facilities that include classrooms with Smart Boards and computers, science labs, computer labs, a Wi-Fi campus, a state-of-the-art fine arts building, sports fields and gyms, specialized Early Childhood facilities, three playgrounds, a cafeteria, a health services center with two nurses, and learning support facilities including speech therapy and ESL support.

Curriculum
The school offers a challenging, integrated international curriculum that is designed to meet individual student needs. The International Primary Curriculum is used with students in grades one through five. Middle school students are introduced to more independent learning activities. Students in grades 9 and 10 can take the Cambridge International Examinations and students in grades 11 and 12 can enroll in the IB Diploma programme.

Extra-curricular Activities
The school offers a range of extra-curricular activities in sports, arts, and other areas. Senior students can compete in the northeastern European league in soccer, track and field, basketball, tennis, swimming, softball and volleyball.

Technology
AIS has two computer labs equipped with Windows-based PCs. Traditional computer classes are taught in the labs; students create websites, work on animation, and develop their keyboarding skills. Teachers can also use the labs during free periods with their classes. The campus has Wi-Fi capabilities that are made use of by a third mobile lab.

Professional Development
No information is available on specific professional development activities, although as AIS is an IB World School, there are always professional development activities underway.

Employment
The school advertises openings on their website. A downloadable brochure for teachers is also available on the website and provides teachers with a good of what life is like in Antwerp. No information is available on the school website about salaries, benefits or specific expectations for prospective teachers.

About Antwerp
Antwerp is a beautiful multicultural city that offers a high quality of living along with many recreational and cultural activities. Antwerp is home to approximately 500,000 residents. The city is an easy train ride of about 15 minutes from the school. Because of Antwerp’s multicultural population, food items from around the world are generally available. There are many bars and restaurants around the city that offer a wide variety of cuisines from around the world including Korean, Arabic, Indian and seafood. Antwerp brews over 500 types of beer, so the city is a beer lover’s delight.

Antwerp is the home of the artist Rubens and his works can be found around the city on display. The city has a number of museums featuring artists and cultural history. Antwerp is a great place to shop with malls, antique stores and items from around the world. Discos, international pop stars and classical concerts provide teachers with a great selection of entertainment opportunities.

Carlucci American International School of Lisbon was found in 1956. The school was originally known as St. Columban’s until 1994 when it became known as the American International School of Lisbon. CAISL is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges and the Council of International Schools. Additionally, CAISL is authorized to offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma. The school has approximately 538 students from Nursery through Grade 12. These students represent 31 countries. There are around 60 teachers employed at CAISL.

Mission
The mission of the school is to provide a “student-centered educational community” that challenges students and teachers to excel and make positive contributions to the world.

Facilities
The school is located in the village of Linho, close to the beach resort, Cascais. CAISL features large classrooms, two playgrounds, four science labs, two outdoor basketball courts, a soccer field, a Library-Media Center, and Elementary and Secondary Academic Buildings. The school is in the process of building a new Athletics Center, Fine Arts Center, Cafeteria, Snack Bar, Basketball Courts, Soccer Pitches and a Parking Lot.

Curriculum
CAISL continues to develop their academic program. They have recently added Spanish as a Foreign Language for high school students, and also added Drama as an option for middle school and high school students. Assessment is accomplished using a variety of approaches including report cards based on faculty assessment, the Iowa Test of Basic Skills (for students in grades 3, 5, 7, and 9), and with the Measurement of Academic Progress test, a computer-generated test. Students in Grade 10 take the PSAT and most students take the SAT which is used for entry into universities in the U.S. and Portugal.

CAISL uses a mixed U.S./international curriculum. Most students attend university. Teachers take an active role in developing curriculum. Students in grades 11 and 12 may take the IB Diploma Program.

Extra Curricular Activities
CAISL hosts a variety of extracurricular activities. Older students can play competitive sports including soccer, basketball, volleyball, cross country, and track and field. After school sports are also available for younger students. Other activities include drama, yearbook, student council, National Honor Society, band, Junior Model United National and Model United Nations.

Technology
CAISL has two computer labs and some computers in classrooms.

Professional Development
The school has half-day in-services on a monthly basis.

Employment
The CAISL website has an excellent section for prospective teachers with a salary schedule, benefits and teacher expectations all clearly listed. New teachers are offered a two-year contract. Salaries are paid in euros and start with a BA and 2 years of experience and finish with an MA and 10 years of experience. Starting salaries are 1,389 euros monthly paid 14 times per year and top out for the new teacher at 1,905 euros. Teachers are liable for Portuguese Income Tax which ranges from 15 to 22%. Teachers also have to pay into the Portuguese Social Security at 11%. So, if you work here, be prepared for a lot of taxes. This is definitely a downside to working here.

Benefits include a lunch subsidy of 5.75 euros a day, health benefits, tuition waivers for up to three children, bereavement leave, housing allowance of 750 euros a month, home leave at the end of the initial contract, and a transition allowance of 4,500 euros.

The list of teacher expectations is extensive and includes extracurricular duties, teaching and management behaviors, among other expectations.

Application forms are online. This should be completed and sent to jobs@caislisbon.org with a cover letter, resume, and references. Teachers need a university degree, certificatio in their teaching field and a minimum of two years experience. The school is looking for outstanding teachers dedicated to students who are experienced with an American curriculum and willing to make a two-year commitment.

About Portugal
Life in Portugal offers a wide range of attractions from the modern to the ancient. There are beautiful beaches and stunning mountains. Hiking in the countryside gives teachers a chance to visit charming villages, medieval monuments and lovely countrysides. Cities are filled with malls selling the latest international goods.

The cost of living is the one of the lowest in Europe, and a meal in a good restaurant is only around $20 per person. Discos, bars and clubs stay open until early morning. However, while the cost of living is low, so are salaries, so teachers need to be frugal if they want to save money. Dealing with the bureaucracy can be frustrating. But, the country has a laid-back attitude, so if a new teacher wants to flourish here, they need to adopt that outlook on life.

Bavarian International School was opened in 1990 to serve the international community in the north of Munich. The school is a non-profit, co-educational day school providing educational services for students from Pre-Reception (age 4) through Grade 12. BIS is an IB World School with authorization to use all three IB programs. It is accredited by the Council of International Schools and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.

BIS has over 750 students that represent over 43 nationalities. The main nationalities are: American, British, German, Italian, and Spanish. Class sizes are limited to 24 students.

Mission
The BIS mission is to inspire and challenge students to reach their personal and intellectual potentials.

Facilities
The school is housed in a renovated mansion along with purpose-built facilities for the lower school, science rooms, a library, and a sports hall. It is located in Haimhausen.

Curriculum
The school has three sections: the Lower School for Pre-Reception through Grade 5, the Middle School for Grades 6 through Grades8, and the Upper School for students from Grades 9 -12. In addition to the IB Diploma for senior students, BIS offers the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) Examination program to Grade 9 and 10 students.

Extra Curricular Activities
BIS has a full extra-curricular program for students from Grade 1 though Grade 12. Among the offerings are: rock band, cheerleading, jazz dance, judo, drama, clubs, Brownies, dance, visual arts, yearbook, ballet, basketball, Chinese, academics, chess, Model United Nations, soccer, rugby, badminton, tennis, cross country, swimming, skiing and golf.

Technology
Technology is taught as a separate subject. Teachers are expected to be able to use technology effective to enhance learning.

Professional Development
Teachers are expected to pursue professional development opportunities and to be involved in school in-service activities and to be actively engaged in the school appraisal process.

Employment
BIS lists open positions on the school website. Teacher candidates should have the following qualifications: university degree, a teaching certificate, a minimum of two years experience, international school experience, a strong student focus, be a team player, and have at least two years experience in IB if applying for a job in the IB Diploma Programme.

Teaching candidates should send a cover letter, resume, statement of educational philosophy, full employment history and contact details for referees to: Veronika Märkl BIS, Hauptstrasse 1, 85778, Haimhausen, Germany
About Haimhausen
This municipality has only four thousand people and a few shops. It does have a skatepark which may be for the students from the school. Haimhausen is just north of Munich.
Munich is the capital of Bavaria and has a population of about 1.35 million. Munich is located on the northern edge of the Alps. The area has a continental climate which is modified by the closeness of the Alps. There is a lot of rain in the area and large differences in the temperature between night and day and summer and winter. Summers run from May through September with average temperatures around 23 degrees Celsius. January is the coldest month with average temperatures around -1 degree Celsius.
Munich has large populations of foreigners including Turks and Albanians. Close to 25% of the population are not German citizens.
Munich is a European cultural center. The city has the Bavarian State Opera, the Residenz Theatre and the Prinzregententheater where you can go to see your favorite operas. The city has three orchestras as well.
The city has an active night life with over 6,000 establishments licensed to serve alcohol. There are many discos and pubs around the city especially in the student quarter. If you like beer, sausages and pork, you’ll love Munich.

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