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The British School Warsaw

Dec09
2011 Leave a Comment Written by admin

The British School Warsaw is an independent, co-educational day school for children from 2 through 18 years of age. TBS Warsaw is a Nord Anglia school. TBS Warsaw was founded in 1992. There are over 700 students that represent more than 60 nationalities studying at TBS Warsaw. This is an IB World School with authorization to use the IB Diploma Programme. The Council of International Schools accredits TBS Warsaw.

Mission
The school mission is to provide a safe academic environment that gives students the opportunity to develop their academic and personal skills so that they develop respect for themselves and others.

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Facilities
The school has two purpose-built buildings in a residential district of Warsaw. One building houses the Pre-Nursery, Reception and Year 1; the second building houses Years 2 to 13. Both buildings have bright, modern, fully equipped classrooms. Facilities include playgrounds, gyms, libraries, science labs, technology labs, music rooms, art studios, a dining hall and outdoor recreation fields.

Curriculum
TBS Warsaw uses the National Curriculum for England and Wales. Students in Years 10 and 11 prepare for the IGCSE examinations that they take at the end of Year 11. Students in Years 12 and 13 take the IB Diploma Programme. The curriculum is available online.

Extracurricular Activities
TBS Warsaw offers students a wide variety of activities that include drama, computer club, choir, chess, math facts, netball, singing, gymnastics, basketball, hockey, swimming and more. School athletic teams take part in international competitions.

Technology
The school has several IT labs. ICT is part of the regular school curriculum.

Professional Development
As with all IB schools, teachers are offered PD opportunities.

Employment
The school doesn’t give much information on employment other than to say that they are interested in hearing from enthusiastic teachers who want to live and work in Warsaw. Teaching candidates can contact the school at hrmanager@thebritishschool.pl. The majority of the teachers come from the UK, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand and Poland.

About Warsaw
The school offers an excellent free guide to life in Warsaw. Download it here.

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International School of Lyon

Dec07
2011 Leave a Comment Written by admin

The International School of Lyon is private, non-profit, co-educational day school for students from Kindergarten through High School. ISL was founded in 2004 and is an IB World School with authorization to use the IB Primary Years Programme and the IB Diploma Programme. It is also an accredited center for the Cambridge International Examinations.

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Mission
The school’s mission is to provide a safe environment where students can develop a lifelong love of learning, a respect for other cultures and achieve their personal and academic potentials.

Facilities
ISL resides in a purpose-built building just outside of the city centre of Lyon. Facilities include 3 science labs, 2 ICT suites, a library, a music room, 2 art rooms, an amphitheater, a primary playground, a soccer field, a basketball court, a gym and spacious classrooms.

Curriculum
This is an IB school. The PYP is used with younger children. The Middle School curriculum follows the IB model but is not officially MYP; among the subjects studied are English, math, science, history, geography, PE, visual arts, music, ICT and French. High School students in Grade 9 and Grade 10 follow along with the IB model, but prepare specifically for the IGCSE exams at the end of Grade 10. Students in Grade 11 and Grade 12 take the IB Diploma Programme.

Extracurricular Activities
ISL offers a variety of activities including sports, drama, community service, a math club, the Model United Nations, student council, a film club and other cultural activities.

Technology
ICT classes are part of the school curriculum. ISL has two ICT suites.

Professional Development
Teachers are expected to actively participate in professional development activities. These include workshops, conferences and in-service training.

Employment
The school lists openings on their website. ISL uses a salary schedule based on experience and qualifications but doesn’t share it with teachers looking for information on their website. Benefits are also not mentioned.

Teachers at ISL need to be degreed, experienced and certified. They should also have a working knowledge of French and IB experience. Interested teachers should send a CV and a letter of interest to the school director at dphilip@islyon.org. The school does not reply to unsolicited applications.

About Lyon
Lyon is a city situated between Paris and Marseille. It has close to half a million residents and is the second largest metropolitan area in France. The city is known for its architecture and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is also considered by some to be the center of gastronomy in France.Lyon has a relatively cool climate with average temperatures in January of 3.2° C and 27°C in July. Among the points of interest are the Roman ruins like the Amphitheater of the Three Gauls, Medieval churches like the Cathedral of St. John, and the city’s many museums such as the Gall-Roman Museum. One of my favorite Roman emperors, Claudius, was a resident of the city. Lyon has many excellent restaurants and an active nightlife.

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VKV Koc School Istanbul

Aug26
2011 Leave a Comment Written by admin

VKV Koc School is an independent, co-educational, bi-lingual school that provides educational services for students from Kindergarten through Grade 12. The school was founded in 1988 and is accredited by the Turkish Ministry of Education. Koc School is an IB World School. The school has over 2,100 students; almost all students are Turkish.

Mission
The mission of Koc School is to provide students with a multicultural, bi-lingual educational that will enable them to become ethical leaders and responsible citizens of Turkey and the world.

Facilities
Koc School has a large 750-acre campus in the outskirts of Istanbul with 120 classrooms, 19 special purpose labs, 2 gyms, 3 soccer pitches, 4 basketball courts, 2 cafeterias, 3 infirmaries, 2 libraries and 4 dormitories for the 196 boarding students.

Curriculum
The school offers a student-centered, consistent curriculum. Koc School uses both the Turkish National Curriculum and the IB Diploma Programme for senior students. Instruction is in both Turkish and English. The school has two sections: the Elementary School and the Lise (High School).

Extracurricular Activities
Koc School has an extensive extracurricular program. Students participated in at least one activity a week as a requirement; these activities are categorized as creativity, social service and sports. Some of the activities offered include working with NGOs, dance, drama, music, film making, Model United Nations, Archeology Club, basketball, volleyball, table tennis, skiing and more.

Technology
All classrooms are equipped with projectors, sound systems and connections to the school network. Some classrooms have Smart boards. Computer classes are part of the school curriculum. The school works on integrating technology into students everyday lives.

Professional Development
No information is available.

Employment
An ideal teacher at the Koc School has experience teaching a National Curriculum, has a university degree in the subject being taught, are willing to accept a two-year contract, and will be committed to doing an outstanding job regardless of the time or energy required. In other words, the school wants committed teachers who are clock-watchers. According to Turkish law, the school cannot hire teachers to teach Social Sciences, the Arts or Physical Education. This school is more a private Turkish school with some (70) foreign teachers. For some international teachers, working in a school like this can be a fascinating experience, for others it can be just a bit too “foreign” for them. If you are considering this school, you need to think seriously about how much of the exotic international life, you can really deal with.

Benefits include housing on campus, round-trip airfare, a shipping allowance, health and life insurance, free tuition for dependents, and an annual bonus. The school website notes that teachers are able to save a significant portion of their salaries while living in Turkey. Openings are listed online. An application is also online.

About Istanbul
Istanbul is one of the most fascinating cities in the world, and, sadly, one that I have never visited. The metropolitan area of Istanbul has a population of around 13.5 million; this makes the city the third largest in Europe. Istanbul is the cultural, economic and financial center of Turkey. It is located on the Bosphorus. This is the only city in the world that rests on two continents. During its long history, Istanbul has been the capital of the Roman Empire, the Byzantine Empire, the Latin Empire, the Ottoman Empire and, interestingly enough, not the capital of the Republic of Turkey. Istanbul is one of those places where teachers can have an incredibly full life.

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International School of Hamburg

Jul19
2011 Leave a Comment Written by admin

The International School of Hamburg is a private, co-education day school that provides educational services for students from Nursery through Grade 12. It was founded in 1957 and is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges and the Council of International Schools. ISH is an IB World School with authorization to use the IB Diploma Programme.

ISH has over 660 students that represent 40 nationalities.

Mission
The school’s mission is to help students develop their potential, learn to respect others and become personally responsible.

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Facilities
ISH has an impressive looking state-of-the-art campus in Hemmingstedter Weg. Among the facilities are computer labs, science labs, modern classrooms, sports facilities, a library with over 40,000 volumes and an Early Childhood Centre. Surprisingly enough, for a school with such impressive looking facilities, the school website doesn’t have a special section on their facilities.

Curriculum
The school is organized into two sections: Junior School and Secondary School. The Junior School students use the International Primary School Curriculum. Students work in small groups organized on the basis of ability so that they can develop their full potential at an appropriate speed. Students in Grades 6-8 use a traditional Middle School approach with core classes and specials. The IB Diploma Programme is offered to students in Grade 11 and Grade 12. ISH has an EAL program for students who do not speak English as their first language. The school also offers special services for students with learning difficulties.

Extracurricular Activities
ISH has a wide range of activities including choir, computer club, drama, games, chess club, art club, ballet, Model United Nations, community service and more. The school is a member of the Northwest European Council of International Schools Sports Programme. Senior students can take part in competitive sports like basketball, soccer, volleyball, rugby, swimming, tennis and track and field. They compete against students from other schools around the region. The school also has an intramural sports program.

Technology
Students from Early Childhood on take ICT classes.

Professional Development
No information is available on the school website.

Employment
ISH lists openings on the school website. No information is available on salaries and benefits other than a mention that they are highly competitive. Interested teachers can send a letter of interest and a CV to the Headmaster’s secretary at djenohr@ishamburg.org.

About Hamburg
Hamburg has 1.7 million residents and is located in northern Germany. The city is known for its many parks and recreation areas. Hamburg has a variety of cultural activities including theatres, museums, galleries, sporting events and opera. English is commonly spoken around the city. There are many restaurants, bars and clubs for teachers who enjoy the nightlife.

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Copenhagen International School

Jul07
2011 Leave a Comment Written by admin

Copenhagen International School is a non-profit, co-educational day school that was established in 1963. It provides educational services for students from pre-kindergarten to Grade 12. CIS was one of the original members of the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program. The school is accredited by the Council of International Schools and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.

CIS has 600 students that represent 50 countries; the three largest groups of students are from Denmark, the UK and the United States.

Denmark

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Mission
The mission of CIS is to create an environment of cultural diversity and educational excellence so that students can develop their potentials.

Facilities
CIS has two campuses: one for students in Grades 9 to 12 that is near the center of the city, and one in the town of Hellerup which is outside Copenhagen. A new City Campus is opening in August 2011. Facilities include a cafeteria, a library, a theatre, music rooms, a school nurse, computer labs, science labs, sports fields, modern classrooms and much more.

Curriculum
CIS is an IB World School and has an international curriculum that follows all three IB programs. EAL support is available for students who need to develop their English language skills. Graduating High School students can get both the IB Diploma and the American High School Diploma.

Extracurricular Activities
The school offers students a wide range of choices for extracurricular activities including sports, drama, music, visual arts, Model United Nations, service clubs like the Burmese Refugee Assistance Programme and more. CIS is a member of the Northwest European Council of International Schools that organizes international tournaments for students from Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg.

Technology
ICT is taught as an independent subject.

Professional Development
No specific information is available, but all IB World Schools offer extensive PD for teachers.

Employment
Job openings are listed online. Unfortunately, not much information is available for prospective teachers. This is a major problem with this otherwise attractively designed website.

About Copenhagen
Copenhagen is the capital of Denmark with a metropolitan population of around 2 million. It has the largest airport in Scandinavia and is one of the leading cities in the region. Copenhagen is ranked by Forbes magazine as the 10th most expensive city in the world. The climate is oceanic with four seasons and a moderate amount of rain. Temperatures in Copenhagen are about 5 degrees higher than other cities at a similar latitude because of the Atlantic Gulf Stream. For museum buffs, the city has the National Museum, the National Gallery, the Louisiana and many more. Copenhagen is a delight for foodies with 13 Michelin star restaurants. Of course, the city is also known for beer as it is the home to Carlsberg and over 100 other breweries.

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