If you fall into this latter category, be sure you read the section on Certification and Experience Requirements , which includes exceptions to the rules. There are four main sources of international K-12 teaching positions. We divide them into these categories because, for the most part, the job search strategies and the resources are different in each category. The US certification requirement may, in rare instances, be waived by some American overseas and international schools if the school has recently been certified and is having trouble finding qualified American teachers. Tips on applying for an overseas teaching position Begin early.
Some applications are due a year in advance of the intended starting date.
For positions with the DOD schools, the U.S.I.A. English Teaching Program, the Peace Corps, and the Fulbright Teacher Exchange Program, submit applications directly to the addresses listed below. For all other types of positions, one can attempt to identify schools of interest through the directories listed in the Resources section. This approach might be cost-effective if you are looking for a position in a particular location. Begin corresponding with the appropriate Headmasters or Superintendents. Because of overseas postal delays, you may wish to provide more information in your initial correspondence than you would when seeking a stateside position.