Navigating The Stressful (Chaotic) Pre-Move Period
You’ve signed the contract. You know you’re going. And now you’re in the thick of what is, for most international…
Are Your International Teaching Benefits Taxable? What Families Should Know
If you’re reviewing an international teaching package, understanding which benefits are taxable is something most families don’t really think about…
Do International Teaching Families Need a Nanny?
For international teaching families where you both work, hiring a nanny isn’t a luxury like it might be in your…
What Costs Should International Teaching Families Budget For?
One of the most common questions we hear from families considering the international teaching circuit is about costs and budgeting: How…
Do International Schools Pay for Visa Costs and Paperwork?
A common assumption when you’re applying for jobs as an international teacher, is that the international school will cover all…
The Smartest Ways to Access Your Money When You First Arrive in a New Country
If you’re arriving at a new school as an international teacher, you’ll hopefully get sorted with a bank account pretty…
Local Hire vs Overseas Hire Contracts
If you’ve been in international education for a while, you’ve probably heard about “local hire” vs “overseas hire.” And how local hire contracts…
International School Enrollment: Tips for Expat Families
If you’re relocating with kids, whether as a teacher to a new international school, or as an expat to a…
Can Non-Teaching Spouses Work Overseas?
If your partner is a teacher considering moving overseas, but you don’t teach, a question that’s very likely to pop…
Why Staying Beyond Two Years Matters for International Teaching Families
Two years is the standard teaching contract at most international schools.Two years may feel like a long commitment at the…