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About Search Associates
International School Characteristics
Throughout the world, there are hundreds of outstanding international schools which employ thousands of
teachers, interns and administrators. While each is unique, we have found most share the following
characteristics.
In general:
- The language of instruction is English.
- The academic programs are generally American or British or International Baccalaureate or similar.
- The academic standards are very high.
- The multi-national student body is a pleasure to teach.
- There are virtually no discipline problems.
- The teaching staffs are as multi-national as the student body.
- Teachers are warmly appreciated by a supportive international community.
- The teachers have an exciting lifestyle with ample opportunity to travel and pursue professional goals.
- Salaries and benefits in most schools are excellent.
- Most initial contracts are for two years and virtually all include round-trip airfare.
Since December of 1990 Search Associates has placed some 10,000 primary and secondary teachers and administrators - including hundreds of Australians, New Zealanders and Canadians - in international schools around the world. On the following page is a partial list of countries where Search Associates has recently placed teachers.
