January 14 - 16, 2022
HONG KONG
CHINESE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
Fair Organizer: Xiaohang Sumner
Thank you for visiting our Hong Kong Fair job fair page. Search Associates is deeply committed to resuming our in-person fairs if we are able to do so safely, and effectively. At this time, there is still a great deal of uncertainty regarding travel restrictions, border closures, visa issues, etc. related to the pandemic. Therefore, a decision has not yet been made as to whether we can hold the Hong Kong fair as an in-person event. We are continuously assessing developments and information as they become available and will make a determination by late summer, early fall. We will be sure to communicate any new information to both candidates and schools as well as update the information on this fair page. Thank you for your continued support and patience during these unusual times.
IN JANUARY 2021: DUE TO COVID-19 RELATED ISSUES, THE HONG KONG FAIR IS COMBINED WITH THE BANGKOK AND LONDON JANUARY FAIRS INTO AN EXCITING ONLINE FAIR. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CHECK OUT THE "JANUARY GLOBAL VIRTUAL FAIR".
The Hong Kong Fair has the largest number of schools from Hong Kong or mainland China attending any fair. As these two regions have a large percentage of the jobs available, this attracts candidates. But the fair also reserves 20% of the spaces for schools that are from other parts of Asia and the Middle East. Both schools and candidates benefit from this diversity.
In the last six years, over 150 schools from across Asia and the world have come to the Hong Kong Fair to recruit international school teachers and administrators.
The following schools have come at least five times during the last six years:
- Chinese International School, Hong Kong
- Creative Secondary School, Hong Kong
- HD Hurtwood House China
- Hong Kong Academy
- International School of Nanshan Shenzhen
- I-Shou International School, Kaohsiung
- Ivy Collegiate Academy, Taichung
- Shanghai Qibao Dwight High School
- Shanghai United International School
- Shen Wai International School, Shenzhen
- Shenzhen College of International Education
- The Independent Schools Foundation Academy, Hong Kong
- United World College of Changshu China
Schools that have come three or four times during the last six years include:
- Affiliated High School of South China Normal University
- Alcanta International College, Guangzhou
- American International School, Hong Kong
- American School Hong Kong
- Branksome Hall Asia
- Bromsgrove School Mission Hills
- Canadian International School Beijing
- Canadian International School Guangzhou
- Daystar Academy
- Diocesan Boys' School
- Haileybury International School Tianjin
- Hong Kong International School
- International Christian School
- International School of Ulaanbaatar
- Mount Kelly School, Hong Kong
- Ningbo Huamao International School
- Overseas Chinese Academy Suzhou
- Shanghai Singapore International School
- Shanghai United International School, Gubei Campus
- Shanghai United International School, Pudong Campus
- Shanghai Vanke Bilingual School
- Shekou International School
- Shenzhen (Nanshan) Concord College of Sino-Canada
- The International School of Macao
- ULink College Guangzhou
- Victoria Shanghai Academy
- Western International School of Shanghai
- Wuhan Ulink College of China Optics Valley
- Xi'an Hi-Tech International School
- Yew Chung International School
- Yew Chung International School of Beijing
- Yew Chung International School of Chongqing
- Yew Chung International School of Qingdao
- Yew Chung International School of Shanghai
- YK Pao School, Shanghai
- Yongsan International School of Seoul
Other schools that have come to Hong Kong from across Asia and the rest of the world include:
- Aga Khan Academy, Maputo
- American International School, Vietnam
- Ayeyarwaddy International School
- CfBT Education Trust (vacancies in Brunei)
- GEMS World Academy, Singapore and Malaysia
- Hanoi International School, Vietnam
- Hiroshima International School
- International School of Central Switzerland
- International School of Ho Chi Minh City
- Jakarta and Sinarmas World Academy, Jakarta, Indonesia
- Korea International School, Jeju
- Nagoya International School
- Nazarbayev Intellectual School of Astana, Kazakstan
- Orchlon School, Ulaanbaatar
- QSI -- Quality Schools Int'l (37 schools in 30 Countries)
- Saigon South International School, HCMC
- Seoul Foreign School
- Seoul International School
- The Sheikh Zayed Private Academy for Boys
- The Sheikh Zayed Private Academy for Girls, Abu Dhabi
- Whittle School & Studios
IN JANUARY 2021: DUE TO COVID-19 RELATED ISSUES, THE HONG KONG FAIR IS COMBINED WITH THE BANGKOK AND LONDON JANUARY FAIRS INTO AN EXCITING ONLINE FAIR. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CHECK OUT THE "JANUARY GLOBAL VIRTUAL FAIR".
- The vast majority of candidates attending the HK Fair have international curriculum experience (e.g. IB) with over 50% having more than 10 years international school experience.
- Around 60% of the candidates attending the fair came from outside Hong Kong.
- Typically 25% of all hires made as a result of the Hong Kong fair are from schools based in Hong Kong, the rest are from mainland China, the other parts of Asia and the world.
How to attend the Hong Kong Fair:
Attendance at this fair is by invitation only. Candidates need to have registered with Search Associates, well in advance of the Fair, and then requested an invitation to the fair. Please note that “Checking” interest in the Hong Kong-January Fair on the Search Associate online application does NOT constitute an invitation. Your place at the Fair is only definite when you have received confirmation on your Search dashboard.
For more information, prospective and Registered Candidates are welcome to join us at one of our free online job search seminars in October – November 2020. Click here to sign up.
RECRUITMENT FAIR COMMENTS from candidates
"I attended the Hong Kong Job Fair and took the advice about being open-minded. This led to me speaking to a school that was a really great match in terms of personality and to a location that really fits what I am looking for. Job searching can be a really stressful process but Search Associates made the whole process easy and somewhat enjoyable! So thank you so much!" -- Michael Lattimore (2020)
"As a new teacher, I was very lost with how I could get my foot in the door. The fair was not only a great networking experience, but it was also an opportunity that opened many more doors for me. Especially as a new teacher, this fair helped provide me with contacts, resources, and memorable conversations. A simple conversation can go a long way, and I am very grateful to Search Associates for providing that platform!" — Kelly Chang (2020)
"We are really impressed with the quality of the people and schools attending the Search Associates Job Fair. We had many interviews and all went well. When we got home, we had an offer from a school we really loved and ended up accepting it a couple of days later. Thank you Search Associates for helping us connect to so many great educators in such a short time." — Andrew and Danielle Aversen (2016)
"Joining Search Associates has been one of the best professional decisions I have made and I look forward to being a candidate for years to come. I would like to wholeheartedly thank the entire Search team for their hard work and exceptional platform for international teachers." — Yaiza Morales (2018)
"Search Associates has proven to be an essential tool for upgrading my career." — Luigi Mondino (2017)
">"Thank you to Search Associates for the professional services and assistance with our job search. We are very happy with the opportunity to join Hangzhou International school, and very pleased that they were searching for 'veterans' who could add depth to their expanding school." — Marisa Confait (2017)
"Once again I would like to take the time to thank you for organizing the fair and offering your guidance. I have already signed my contract and just deactivated my account. I hope this will be an exciting experience for me professionally and a good choice for my family. It looks very promising!" — Emilija Simonovska Stojanovski (2017)
"I'd like to thank you for all the work you do in setting up these fair opportunities for us all. I'm glad I decided to come to the fair this weekend. It was fairly laid back and very positive. It was run efficiently and everyone I was in contact with was very professional, from associates to recruiters to candidates. I will surely recommend Search to other teachers and use you all if I'm job hunting again in the future. The hope is that it won't be for a long time! May Thanks." — Nick Staffa (2017)
