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Beyond the Myths: Your Guide to International Teaching with Laura Rigney

26 Mar 2025

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Laura Rigney, Director of School Services at Teacher Horizons, joins Kai to dispel common myths about teaching internationally. Discover the realities of career opportunities, salary expectations, and the diverse experiences available in international schools.In this episode:02:39 Myth 1: International teachers are misfits, missionaries, or mercenaries.06:46 Myth 2: You can't do your ECT year abroad11:17 Myth 3: Tier one schools are the only desirable option19:44 Myth 4: Teaching abroad is only for young, single professionals23:25 Myth 5: Teaching abroad is financially lucrative27:14 Cost of living and quality of life indices32:58 Researching outgoings and taxes39:51 Bottom Line It Round: Tips for applicantsAbout Our GuestLaura Rigney is the Director of School Services at Teacher Horizons, with extensive experience placing teachers and leaders in international schools worldwide.ResourcesDepartment for Education (DfE) website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-educationFOBISIA: Federation of British International Schools in Asia. https://www.fobisia.org/COBIS: Council of British International Schools. https://www.cobis.org.uk/BSME: British Schools in the Middle East. https://www.bsme.org.uk/Teacher Horizons: for salary data and international school information. https://www.teacherhorizons.com/Join the conversationWhat are your experiences with teaching internationally? Share your thoughts with Kai on LinkedIn or YouTube @BSMuscat CreditsHosted by Kai VacherA BSM BSS production 

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