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.

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Nagoya International School was founded in 1964. NIS is a private, co-educational, college preparatory day school that provides educational services for students from Pre School through Grade 12. NIS is an IB World School and is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.

There are approximately 333 students at NIS that represent over 26 nationalities – the two largest being the United States and Japan. The average class size is 20.

Mission
Nagoya International School’s mission is to engage students with a challenging curriculum so that they become critical thinkers, lifelong learners, and responsible global citizens.

Facilities
NIS is located on the outskirts of Nagoya and has 7.5 acres of land on which there are three school buildings that are connected by covered walkways, terraces and gardens. The three buildings are: the Early Learning Center, the Raymond Building, and the Wing Building. Buildings have central heating and air conditioning. The ELC building has been fitted with bathroom facilities appropriate for small children. Elementary and high school students use the Raymond Building which has a library, 2 science labs, a multi-purpose room, a technology lab, a health office and a cafeteria. Middle school students are housed in the Wing Building which has a gym, a fitness center, fine arts rooms, a computer lab and a science lab. Other facilities in the school include: two playgrounds, a multi-purpose playing field with artificial turf, a two-story field house, and a Japanese Cultural Center.

Curriculum
NIS uses an American standards-based curriculum that prepares students for university study. The school is structured like a tradition American school with core classes, specialists and exploratory classes. NIS offers ESOL classes to about 10% of the student population. Students that graduate from NIS earn a U.S. High school diploma and may earn an IB Diploma.

Extra Curricular Activities
Teachers are expected to lead after school activities. These include: arts and crafts, academic clubs, and athletics.

Technology
NIS is a wireless school, but also has three computer labs. Classrooms also have computers. Teachers are expected to use technology as a tool in their classrooms.

Professional Development
NIS is a member of EARCOS. The school provides opportunities for professional development and expect teachers to be committed to their own personal growth.

Employment
NIS is looking for teachers that are team players, flexible, technologically literate, student-centered and committed to professional development. Basic requirements for teachers are: a Bachelor’s Degree, a teaching certificate, and a minimum of two years experience.

Vacancies are listed on the school website. Candidates need to send a statement of educational philosophy, a resume, two letters of reference, and a copy of a current teaching certificate to working@nis.ac.jp. Attachments may be added to the email. Initial contracts are for 2 years with follow-up contracts of one year. No information is given on salaries or benefits.

About Nagoya
Nagoya is located in central Japan between Osaka and Tokyo and has a population of around 2 million which makes it the fourth largest city in Japan. Because of the presence of the major Japanese automotive companies, Nagoya is an important economic center. This economic situation has made Nagoya attractive to foreigners, and Nagoya has a developing expat community.

Nagoya has a generally moderate climate although summers can be quite hot.

Some of the main attractions of Nagoya are: the Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology, the Nagoya Castle and the Nittaiji Temple. Nagoya has an active nightlife with bars, clubs and restaurants that cater to both Japanese and foreigners.

Nagoya has the usual shopping facilities that one would expect to find in a developed country such as malls and large, Western-style supermarkets. The school website has an excellent section on living in Japan.

International School Suva

The International School Suva is an independent, co-educational day school in Fiji that provides educational services for students from pre-school through Year 12. The school has authorization to use all three IB programs.

ISS has over 470 students from 35 countries. There are over 50 full-time faculty members.

Mission
The mission of ISS is to provide an excellent education in a multi-cultural environment where they develop the skills and values necessary to become positive and responsible global citizens.

Facilities
The International School Suva is located in Laucala Beach Estate which is just outside Suva. The school has modern classrooms, a library, 3 computer labs, a science lab, a full time counselor, a uniform shop, an ESL Centre, a multi-purpose hall that includes an 800 seat theatre, drama and music rooms and sporting facilities such as badminton, etc.

Curriculum
The International School Suva uses a mix of curricula. They have all three International Baccalaureate programs, and the PYP is the entire basis for the primary curriculum. The middle years curriculum has two components – the IBMYP and the International General Certificate of Secondary Education which the school notes complements the MYP. Secondary students have the IB Diploma Programme as well as the ACT (Australian Capital Territory) program. Students receive the Year 12 ACT Certificate if they follow the ACT.

Extra-Curricular Activities
The school offers a wide variety of extra curricular activities. Teachers sponsor these activities, and they take place either at lunchtime or after school.

Technology
ISS believes in integrating technology throughout the curriculum. The school has 1 computer for every 2 students, and each classroom has at least 2 computers. The school has fast broadband, and it is working on getting wireless broadband throughout the school. Students take regular computer classes through Grade 8; after that further technology classes are electives.

Professional Development
No information is available.

Employment
The school lists openings on its website. No other information about employment is available.

About Fiji
Fiji is one of those places that those of us who are enraptured with the tropics dream of as the ideal place to live. Fiji is an archipelago that consists of about 106 inhabited islands, including Viti Levu and Vanua Levu that account for most of the population.

Suva is the capital of Fiji. It has a population of around 140,000. Visitors to Fiji need to be aware of pickpockets and scams – isn’t that all too familiar these days in tropical paradises?

There are a variety of cuisines available in Suva, especially Indian food due to the large Indian population in Fiji. If you are a Western fast food junkie, you can find McDonalds and Kentucky Friend Chicken.

Fiji has a tropical marine climate with slight temperature variations throughout the year. The cyclone season is from November through April.