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Garden International School – Malaysia

Jan27
2012 Leave a Comment Written by admin

Garden International School is a private, co-educational day school for students from Nursery through year 13. GIS was founded in 1951. The school has over 2000 students that represent over 50 nationalities. GIS is accredited by the Council of International Schools and the International Organization for Standardization. Class sizes range from 20-26 students per class.

Mission
The school mission is to be recognized by international educators as a school that provides an outstanding international education that meets the needs of local and expat students.

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Facilities
GIS has two campuses: a Kuala Lumpur campus and a Kuantan campus on the east coast of Malaysia. Facilities at the KL campus include an Early Years Centre; a main campus with a drama suite, music suite, art suite and language suite; a 25 meter swimming pool; a synthetic turf field; tennis and basketball courts; an indoor sports facility; specialist teaching rooms; air-conditioned classrooms; multi-purpose hall; IT labs; 2 cafeterias; 2 libraries; a medical centre; a bookshop; 11 science labs and more.

Curriculum
GIS uses a modified British curriculum. Nursery students use the Foundation Stage Curriculum. Students in Year1 to Year 6 study the International Primary Curriculum. Students in Key Stage 3 (ages 11-14) use a modified British curriculum to prepare for the IGCSE, AS and A Levels. GIS has an English as an Additional Language program.

Extracurricular Activities
A wide variety of activities are offered including animal welfare, arts and crafts, badminton, basketball, band, board games, Brownies, chess, computer club, cricket, book club, Model United Nations, orchestra and much more.

Technology
GIS has over 700 networked computers and several ICT and Design Technology labs. ICT classes are part of the regular curriculum and technology is integrated throughout the curriculum.

Professional Development
The school offers teachers professional development opportunities, but the school doesn’t don’t specify what these are on the website.

Employment
GIS is looking for teachers who: have strong interpersonal skills, are team players, are proactive in finding ways to improve their teaching practices, have a balanced set of personal and professional goals, are flexible and willing to accept change, have a background in student-centered learning environments, have a good sense of humor and have a strong IT background. The school website notes that they offer a competitive salary and benefits package that is particularly good for families.

Job openings for the primary and secondary teachers are listed online, and interested teachers can apply online, as well.

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Cairo English School

Jan20
2012 Leave a Comment Written by admin

I’ve always wanted to live and work in Egypt. This school sounds like an interesting place to work for teachers who have experience with the English National Curriculum. Cairo English School is a member of Educational Services Overseas Limited (ESOL) and was founded in 2004. It provides educational services for students from the ages of 3 to 17. CES has over 900 students The school is in the process of being accredited by the Council of International Schools. This is an IB World School with authorization to use the IB Diploma Programme.

Mission
The school’s mission is to offer students a British-based international education that prepares students for becoming responsible global citizens by encouraging independence and a love of learning.

Facilities
CES is located in New Cairo just east of Cairo. The purpose-built campus has facilities that include playgrounds; light, air-conditioned classrooms; a sports hall; an Olympic-sized swimming pool; a football pitch; an all-weather track; a dance studio; basketball courts; play areas; 4 science labs; 2 music rooms; a design studio; and design and technology workshop; 2 libraries; 3 ICT suites; a theatre and a school doctor.

Curriculum
CES uses the English National Curriculum that is modified for use in an international setting. Students start with the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum and progress through the English National Curriculum to the IGCSE at the end of Year 10 and then have a choice of taking A Levels or the IB Diploma Programme. CES offers the Arabic national curriculum for national students.

Extracurricular Activities
Cairo English School provides students with a variety of activities including dance, swimming, design technology, music, basketball, tennis, golf, volleyball, drama, science club and more. School sports teams compete with other schools in the area.

Technology
Most classrooms have interactive whiteboards and computers. CES has three ICT suites.

Professional Development
The school provides teachers with an annual PD allowance.

Employment
Teaching candidates need to have at least one year of experience as a full-time teacher, teaching certification, a Bachelor’s Degree, experience with the English National Curriculum, an enthusiasm for teaching and learning, flexibility, have strengths to add to the school in addition to their teaching skills, are team players and are committed to multiculturalism and internationalism. Candidates can apply by sending the school a CV, a Letter of Application, email addresses for three referees, and a recent passport size photo. Job openings are listed online.

A salary schedule is not listed online, but the website notes that salaries are tax free and are paid in GB Pounds. Benefits include an accommodation allowance, annual flights home, health insurance, an annual professional development allowance, a settling in allowance, tuition discount for dependents, a contribution to a pension plan, transport to and from school and an annual no absence bonus.

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Dulwich College Suzhou

Jan19
2012 Leave a Comment Written by admin

Dulwich College Suzhou is a private, co-educational day school for students from Toddler to Year 13. Dulwich College will begin accepting boarding students at the start of the 2012-2013 school year. The school was founded in 2007 and is part of a group of Dulwich College schools found in London, Beijing, Shanghai and Seoul. Dulwich College is an IB World School with authorization to use the IB Diploma Programme. The school is undergoing the accreditation process with the Council of International Schools and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. DCSZ has approximately 800 students that represent 38 nationalities. Class sizes vary according to grade level: the maximums are 14 in Pre-Nursery, 16 in Nursery, 20 in Reception, 22 in Year 1 through Year 11 and 12 in Year 12 and Year 13.

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Facilities
Among the facilities are an Arts Centre for the Performing Arts, heated and air-conditioned classrooms, sports fields, music studios, art studios, drama studios, science labs, ICT labs, 2 libraries, a dining room, a sports hall, a 400-meter running track, a 700-seat professional theatre, a nurse’s station,

Curriculum
Dulwich College uses a modified English National Curriculum from Early Years through Year 9. Students in Years 10 and 11 use the IGCSE, and students in Years 12 and 13 use the IB Diploma Programme. The school has an English as an Additional Language program for students who need to develop their English language skills.

Extracurricular Activities
Teachers are required to sponsor after school activities. Dulwich College offers students a wide range of activities including music, drama, clubs and sports.

Technology
Dulwich College Suzhoul is a wireless Apple school. Classrooms have digital projectors and interactive whiteboards. In addition to an ICT suite. Dulwich College has a number of MacBook and Ipad carts. Technology is integrate throughout the curriculum.

Professional Development
The school financially supports professional development activities for the staff.

Employment
Most of the teachers at DCSZ are British, but the school also has teachers from the U.S., Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea and Japan. The school hires specialist teachers in Design Technology, Mandarin, Music and PE.

Teaching candidates need to have a minimum of two years experience, a university degree and teaching certification. Job openings are listed online. A salary schedule is posted on the school website. Starting pay for teachers at Step 1 is approximately $29,000 net. The highest starting point on the schedule is Step 13, which pays approximately $44,000 net. Benefits include medical insurance, visa assistance, Western-style housing, shipping allowance, free tuition for dependents, annual airfare, annual relocation allowance, a one month gratuity at the end of the first two-year contract and additional pay for positions of responsibility.

About Suzhou
Suzhou is located on the Yangtze River and Lake Taihu in Jiangsu province. The city traces its roots back over 2500 years ago. It is the home of Wu culture.

The city has a humid subtropical climate. The summers are hot and humid, and the winters can be cold with snow, but more often cool with rain.

Suzhou is famous for its ancient architecture such as stone bridges, classical gardens and traditional pagodas. Suzhou is often called the “Oriental Venice.” Among the sites for the new resident to visit are: Xuanmiao Guan, Huqiu Temple, Shantang Canal, Yunyan Pagoda, the Gate of the Orient, and the Suzhou Museum.

The city has a GDP per capita of approximately US$15,000 that makes it one of the wealthiest cities in China. More laptops computers are built in Suzhou than in any other place in the world. Other industries are microchips, telecommunications, automobile parts and pharmaceuticals.

Suzhou has a number of Western bars, pubs and restaurants for the large expat population. The city also hosts several of the hypermarts like Carrefour so it is easy to shop for Western food items although your money will last longer if you shop in the traditional markets and eat local.

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Australian International School – Singapore

Jan16
2012 Leave a Comment Written by admin

The Australian International School in Singapore is an independent, co-educational day school for students from Preschool through Grade 12. AIS was established in 1993. It is an IB World School with authorization to use all three IB programmes. There are over 2500 students that represent more than 40 nationalities studying at AIS; Australians account for about 66% of the student body. The maximum class size for students in Prep through Year 2 is 22. For students in Years 3-12, the maximum is 25.

Facilities
AIS has state-of-the-art facilities. It is located in Lorong Chuan in Singapore. The school has three main buildings on its campus: the Primary School building, the Middle/Senior School building and the Preschool building. Facilities include a 350-seat theatre, 2 libraries, a technology centre, music rooms, science labs, art rooms, ICT labs, a swimming pool, playgrounds, 2 tennis courts, a netball court, an indoor gym, a multi-purpose hall, a canteen and modern air-conditioned classrooms. Take the virtual tour of the school to get an idea of its very attractive campus.

image: Bjorn Christian Torrissen

Curriculum
AIS is an IB World School. Primary students use the PYP, Middle School and Senior School students use the MYP and students in the final two years of Senior School have a choice of following either the IB Diploma Programme or the New South Wales Board of Studies Higher School Certificate. The school has an EAL program and notes that their program is accessible to students who do not speak English as their first language.

Extracurricular Activities
The school offers a wide variety of activities including Model United Nations, sports, arts, debate, music, theatre, ceramics, community service and more. Competitive sports begins with Year 3 students. AIS is a member of the Athletics Conference of Singapore International Schools.

Technology
Students in Years 10 and 11 have a 1:1 laptop program. The school plans to develop this program down through the Middle School in the near future. There are technology centres for each section of the school; many rooms have interactive whiteboards. Lap top trollies are also available for classes to use when needed. Technology is integrated throughout the curriculum. AIS has an excellent page on Digital Learning on their website.

Professional Development
Teachers are provided with personal laptops and are offered professional development on how to to use them in supporting and delivering the schools curriculum. As with all IB World Schools, AIS provides PD activities centered around the IB programmes.

Employment
The school has more than 200 teachers that come from Australia, the United States, Canada, South Africa and Great Britain. Initial contracts are three years. The average tenure at AIS is 5.8 years. AIS wants teachers that are committed to lifelong learning and have a passion to share that with their students. Teachers also need to have a four year degree. For specific information on the selection criteria see the school document for prospective teachers.

No information is given regarding salaries, but a few of the benefits are mentioned including an annual bonus, rent assistance, medical insurance, a relocation allowance, annual home leave flights and low taxes.

Job openings are listed on the school website and with Search Associates. An application form is available online. Applications should include the form that is available online, a recent photograph, a summary of experience and qualifications, a response to the selection criteria for the specific position that is being sought and the names and contact details of three referees.

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British International School Jakarta

Jan13
2012 2 Comments Written by admin

The British International School Jakarta is an independent, co-educational day school for students from ages 3-18. BIS was established in 1973. It is an IB World School with authorization to use the IB Diploma Programme. There are over 1,300 students that represent 40 nationalities at BIS; about one-third of the students are from the UK, Australia or New Zealand.

Mission
The school mission is to provide a British-style education that recognizes students as individuals, encourages an international awareness, gives students a strong academic foundation, and leads them to become responsible global citizens.

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Facilities
BIS has a beautifully-designed building that is located in south-west Jakarta. The 18-hectare campus facilities include sports halls, libraries, a state-of-the-art theatre, music rooms, foreign language labs, an Olympic-size pool, playing fields, tennis courts, cafeterias, computer labs, science labs and well-equipped classrooms.

Curriculum
The school uses the English National Curriculum for students from Key Stages Foundation through Key Stage 3; Key Stage 4 uses the IBCSE and Key Stage 5 uses the IB Diploma Programme. For a more in depth look at the curriculum, take a look at the school’s discussion of the secondary curriculum on their website.

Extracurricular Activities
As would be expected for such a large school, BIS offers a wide range of activities that include community service, art, ballet, badminton, drama, swimming, tennis, debate, Model United Nations and much more. Activities take place at lunch time, after school and on the weekends. The school athletic teams compete with other international schools in the area.

Technology
All classrooms have LCD projectors, interactive whiteboards and computers. The three ITC labs have 24 PCs each, and there is a special Mac lab for use with multi-media projects. Technology is integrated throughout the curriculum as well as being taught as a discrete class.

Professional Development
BIS actively supports the IB program and teachers with professional development activities.

Employment
BIS hires teachers who have a minimum of two years experience with the English National Curriculum, IGCE, GCSE and the IB. Teachers are also expected to play an active role in the co-curricular programs. The school does hire teachers with other backgrounds if they can fit in with the BIS system. Other qualifications include a degree that is relevant to the subject being sought.

While the salary schedule is not published, a few example salaries are. A teacher with six years experience would make around $48,000. Salaries are tax-free and paid in US dollars. Among the benefits are free housing, paid utilities (when they are “reasonable”), a 25% severance/gratuity bonus at the end of the contract), an allowance for domestic staff and driver, medical insurance, free tuition for two children, free local calls, a transport allowance, an interest-free car loan, a freight allowance and an annual flight home. A recruiting video is available online.

Openings are listed online. Teachers can complete an application form that is online. They should also attach a cover letter and a CV to the form.

About Jakarta
Jakarta is one of the major cities in the world. The capital of Indonesia, the city has a population of around 10 million which makes it the 10th largest city in the world. Jakarta is hot and congested with traffic problems that make Bangkok look good. That said, the city is full of excitement, culture, history and fun. Jakarta has an intense night scene that ranges from the upscale clubs favored by the wealthy locals and expats to the more funky Blok M. The city is full of shiny massive malls, and it’s easy to buy just about anything that you would want, although the prices for imported items can be quite high, especially alcohol. Jakarta is an acquired taste. I know folks that love living there and others that get out of the city every chance that they get. Bali is only a 90 minute flight away for those teachers who want to find some peace and tranquility.

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