New School Reviews<\/span><\/h2><\/h2><\/div>\u2022 Northbridge International School Cambodia 7\/31 evaluation 22<\/span>
\nI spent two toxic years in that school and considered seriously walking out after my first year for the following reasons…<\/span><\/h3>\n\u2022 British School Muscat Oman 7\/31 evaluation 8<\/span>
\nOn the surface, and at administration, housing, health care support, this is a fantastic school to go to – especially as a first posting abroad…<\/span><\/h3>\n\u2022 Westhill Institute Mexico 7\/31 evaluation 12<\/span>
\nNo resources, no leadership, no curriculum, just daily crisis management from the principals…<\/span><\/h3>\n\u2022 Instituto Thomas Jefferson Mexico 7\/28<\/span>\u00a0First time reviewed on ISR<\/span><\/h3>\n\u2022 Taipei Kuei Shan School Taiwan 7\/28\u00a0<\/span>First time reviewed on ISR<\/span><\/h3>\n\u2022 United School Tokyo Japan 7\/28<\/span>\u00a0First time reviewed on ISR<\/span><\/h3>\n\u2022 Yichang International School China 7\/27<\/span> First time reviewed on ISR<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n\u2022 International School Vietnam Hanoi 7\/27 evaluation 12<\/span>
\nAll the goodness and talent that the people in the school have are marred by the thoughtless actions of bureaucrats…<\/span><\/h3>\n\u2022 International School Myanmar 7\/27 evaluation 30<\/span>
\nISM has remarkable potential, however is fraught with high staff turnover and fledgling education-oriented owners…<\/span><\/h3>\n\u2022 Bilkent Erzurum Laboratory School Turkey 7\/27 evaluation 5<\/span>
\nThe negatives include the length of the school year, where you rarely have holidays, 10 months of slog with minimal days off…<\/span><\/h3>\n\u2022 Royal Primary Academy Indonesia 7\/26<\/span> First time reviewed on ISR<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n\u2022 American School Kuwait 7\/26 evaluation 52<\/span> <\/span>
\nA series of changes within the school over the past 2-3 years have caused the school to become a poor choice…<\/span><\/h3>\n\u2022 Braeburn School Kenya 7\/26 evaluation 7<\/span>
\nThe accomodation provided by the school was dreadful, extremely old, poorly maintained and very small, student-like studio…<\/span><\/h3>\n\u2022 NIST International School Thailand 7\/26 evaluation 7<\/span>
\nThis wouldn’t be a good choice for those who prefer a more relaxed working atmosphere, the school is moving on full cylinders at all times…<\/span><\/h3>\n\u2022 Northbridge International School Cambodia 7\/25 evaluation 21<\/span>
\nThe takeover of the school by Nord Anglia Education means a focus on maximized profits and minimized costs…<\/span><\/h3>\n\u2022 International Community School Jordan 7\/25 evaluation 10<\/span>
\nAs a teacher you have a lot of autonomy over what you do in your classroom but basic resources can be scarce…<\/span><\/h3>\n\u2022 Bilkent Erzurum Laboratory School Turkey 7\/25 evaluation 4<\/span>
\nWorking at this school was one of the biggest mistakes I have made. I am so glad to be away from it…<\/span><\/h3>\n\u2022 Bilkent Erzurum Laboratory School Turkey 7\/25 evaluation 3<\/span>
\nI found working at this school to be a real challenge and very emotionally draining. The school is run on gossip…<\/span><\/h3>\n\u2022 St. Constantine’s International School Tanzania 7\/25 evaluation 9<\/span>
\nBudgets are cut, and the school is micro-managed, teachers with experience and a balancing viewpoint are ignored and shut out…<\/span><\/h3>\n\u2022 Newton International Academy Qatar 7\/24 evaluation 3<\/span>
\nProfessional development is not seen as a priority,in my three years I only ever received a couple of sessions provided by the SLT…<\/span><\/h3>\n\u2022 Etonhouse Prep Seoul Korea 7\/24 evaluation 3<\/span>
\nUnless you’re hired on an E7 visa, or an F visa, I would suggest staying far away, or else you might find yourself deported and banned…<\/span><\/h3>\n\u2022 Matrix Global School Malaysia 7\/24 evaluation 8<\/span>
\nWork load expectations were increasing each term and it has been announced that starting in September the school day will be stretched longer…<\/span><\/h3>\n\u2022 American International School Vilnius Lithuania 7\/21<\/span>\u00a0First time reviewed on ISR<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n\u2022 St. Christopher’s School Bahrain 7\/21 evaluation 6<\/span>
\nAkin to working in a UK comprehensive school five years behind the times, with all the same bureaucracy and box ticking…<\/span><\/h3>\n\u2022 Al Ain English Speaking School UAE 7\/21 evaluation 6<\/span>\u00a0Rubric Only<\/span><\/h3>\n\u2022 Wingate School Spain 7\/20<\/span> First time reviewed on ISR<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n\u2022 British International School of Washington USA 7\/20<\/span> First time reviewed on ISR<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n\u2022 British School Caracas Venezuela 7\/20 evaluation 15<\/span>
\nClasses were small, the school was very well equipped and teachers had a tremendous amount of independence in their classrooms…<\/span><\/h3>\n\u2022 Antofagasta International School Chile 7\/20 evaluation 8<\/span>
\nI found that I was promised a lot during my interview only to be later told that if it wasn’t in my contract then I wasn’t entitled to it…<\/span><\/h3>\n\u2022 Canadian International School Vietnam 7\/20 evaluation 8<\/span>
\nCIS set a very ambitious target at first, but ended up being the only int’l school in Saigon South NOT to be accredited by any organizations…<\/span><\/h3>\n\u2022 Future Bilingual School Kuwait 7\/19 evaluation 15<\/span>
\nThe building is very lively & colourfully decorated with impressive & creative displays. Good support for teachers to create their own…<\/span><\/h3>\n\u2022 American International School Kuwait 7\/19 evaluation 64<\/span>
\nHigh School has had 4 principals in 5 years, this has led to difficulties identifying school culture…<\/span><\/h3>\n\u2022 Etonhouse Prep Seoul Korea 7\/19 evaluation 2<\/span> Rubric Only<\/span><\/h3>\n\u2022 Universal American School Kuwait 7\/18 evaluation 41<\/span>
\nThe politics and morale of the school was better my first 2 years, but then the change in admin started pushing the teachers harder…<\/span><\/h3>\n\u2022 British School Ulaanbaatar Mongolia 7\/18 evaluation 6<\/span>
\nAlthough this review is long, it’s necessary to provide all the info to prepare you for what you will face when accepting a job at BSU…<\/span><\/h3>\n\u2022 A’Takamul International School Kuwait 7\/18 evaluation 42<\/span>
\nFor the vast majority of my time at ATIS, it wasn’t a bad school. A gradual lowering of standards means that the school is now struggling…<\/span><\/h3>\n\u2022 American International School Bamako 7\/17 evaluation 4<\/span>
\nVery relaxed, supportive staff. Great administration. The students are a pleasure to work with…<\/span><\/h3>\n\u2022\u00a0<\/span>Al Shomoukh International School Oman 7\/17 evaluation 2 <\/span>
\nAfter many successful years of teaching overseas this has been the worst experience of my life… <\/span><\/h3>\n\u2022 Malherbe International School France 7\/14<\/span> First time reviewed on ISR<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n\u2022 Western Academy Beijing China 7\/14 evaluation 24<\/span>
\nI can recommend the school, but not the city of Beijing. You may enjoy the city for a year or so; however, the air quality will take a toll…<\/span><\/h3>\n\u2022 Felice International School Japan 7\/13<\/span> First time reviewed on ISR<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n\u2022 Shanghai United International School China 7\/13 evaluation 13<\/span> Rubric Only<\/span><\/h3>\n\u2022 Yew Chung International School Shanghai China 7\/12 evaluation 36<\/span>
\nYCIS Shanghai could be a good school to work at; however, being proprietary hinders the potential of the school…<\/span><\/h3>\n\u2022 Harrow International School China 7\/12 evaluation 3<\/span> Rubric Only<\/span><\/h3>\n\u2022 American School Kuwait 7\/11 evaluation 51<\/span>
\nWe found the package to be way below what other tier 1 overseas schools offer; the salary is low for the cost of living in Kuwait…<\/span><\/h3>\n\u2022 Bilkent Laboratory & International School Turkey 7\/11 evaluation 26<\/span>
\nThere’s many ‘negative’ aspects, and a few positives… 26 expats left this year, most at the end of 2-year contracts if that says anything…<\/span><\/h3>\n\u2022 German European School Singapore 7\/11 evaluation 6<\/span>
\nAs the school grew, ineffectual people have been promoted into positions of power and have built their own domains to rule over…<\/span><\/h3>\n\u2022 International Community School Jordan 7\/11 evaluation 9<\/span>
\nLong standing, highly valued staff have been let go, ousted and it is to the detriment of the quality and reputation of the school…<\/span><\/h3>\n\u2022 British College Brazil 7\/10 evaluation 3<\/span>
\nThe staff live and work in one anothers’ pockets, so it is a rather like a small village. This can be overbearing…<\/span><\/h3>\n\u2022 St. George’s College Quilmes Argentina 7\/10 evaluation 23<\/span>
\nIt seems like there is no one in charge of teaching and learning. The curriculum is just whatever each teacher decides to do in their room…<\/span><\/h3>\n\u2022 Greengates School Mexico City Mexico 7\/10 evaluation 28<\/span>
\nLife and travel in Mexico are great, but come at a high price emotionally and mentally if you choose to work at Greengates…<\/span><\/h3>\n\u2022 Dipont Education China 7\/10 evaluation 23<\/span>
\nAfter fulfilling my two year contract I was entitled to 40,000\u00a5, bonus and a plane fare of 12,000 to the USA. They have refused to pay this…<\/span><\/h3>\n\u2022 Albanian International School Albania 7\/10 evaluation 8<\/span>
\nI would say this is a fun place to work if you actually care about student learning and can teach to a standard…<\/span><\/h3>\n\u2022 New Vision International School Egypt 7\/10 evaluation 2<\/span>
\nNVIS is a developing IB school. During my tenure the school achieved both PYP and MYP authorisation…<\/span><\/h3>\n\u2022 Northbridge International School Cambodia 7\/7 evaluation 20<\/span>
\nIt\u2019s unfortunate to witness over a short period of time how Nord Anglia transformed NISC into a corporate school…<\/span><\/h3>\n\u2022 St. Paul American School Vietnam 7\/7 evaluation 9<\/span>
\nParents are made promises that are not kept, and the administration overall appears to me to have a hidden Christian Evangelical agenda…<\/span><\/h3>\n\u2022 Albanian International School Albania 7\/7 evaluation 7<\/span>
\nThe entire teaching expectation is based on following page by page, cover to cover of the textbook…<\/span><\/h3>\n\u2022 UCSI International School Malaysia 7\/7 evaluation 10<\/span>
\nAt times it is a nightmare working at UCSI, at other times it is the kids who make it worth it…<\/span><\/h3>\n\u2022 Suzhou Singapore International Schools China 7\/7 evaluation 59<\/span>
\nI would absolutely recommend teaching at SSIS, but like everything, it is most suitable to the right person…<\/span><\/h3>\n\u2022 Aldar Academies UAE 7\/6 evaluation 7<\/span>
\nJust before the school year began I was told that my contract would be changed. The salary was cut by about a third…<\/span><\/h3>\n\u2022 Bangkok Preparatory International School Thailand 7\/6 evaluation 5<\/span>
\nI do believe this has been the worst career move of my life to date…<\/span><\/h3>\n