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Over 8,000 English medium schools are founded every year across the globe. There are many different international school curriculums that you’ll come across during your overseas teaching job search. Some schools will require you to have experience in the curriculum that you’ll be using, but others will hire you with no experience and train you on everything you need to know. It’s important to consider what you already have experience teaching and what you enjoy teaching before deciding which curriculum you want to teach overseas.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_cta][et_pb_tabs module_class=”tnd-tabs tnd-tabs–columns” _builder_version=”4.6.3″ background_color=”#ffffff”][et_pb_tab title=”Montessori” _builder_version=”4.6.3″]<\/p>\n Montessori is an educational approach developed by the Italian physician, educator, and innovator, Dr. Maria Montessori.<\/span><\/p>\n Montessori places an emphasis on independence, freedom within limits, and self-directed learning. Diverse concepts are presented in different ways throughout the curriculum that are appropriate for the age group that’s learning. Montessori also focuses on fostering an atmosphere full of peer learning, which is a very common method used among learners that are between ages 3 to 6.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_tab][et_pb_tab title=”Local” _builder_version=”4.6.3″]<\/p>\n Most foreign teachers that decide to teach abroad end up using a curriculum that they\u2019re already familiar with. Many English medium schools across the world have adopted an international or western curriculum that they want foreign teachers to follow. This makes it relatively easy to search for overseas teaching jobs that use the IB, AP, U.S. common core, CIE\/British, Montessori curriculum, etc. This way, you can continue teaching the curriculum that you\u2019re familiar with.<\/span><\/p>\n However, you may notice that your school has modified the international curriculum to follow local education guidelines or to better suit their student population. Unless you\u2019re working in a school with a 100% foreign student population, you should expect that the curriculum will not be exactly like what you\u2019re used to at home.<\/span><\/p>\n In many cases, the curriculum is modified to include courses mandated by the local education bureau or ministry of education. These are often related to history and social studies and will likely be taught by local teachers, not foreigners.<\/span><\/p>\n If you\u2019re ever unclear on the use of local curriculum or how to adapt your lessons to your school, it\u2019s helpful to collaborate with your administration and other foreign teachers.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_tab][et_pb_tab title=”American” _builder_version=”4.6.3″]<\/p>\n All over the world, more and more schools are choosing to implement a form of the American curriculum. This is great for American teachers that are familiar with the curriculum but want to begin teaching abroad. This curriculum also works for non-Americans, as many schools will provide training prior to the start of the school year.<\/span><\/p>\n A growing number of schools all over the world have begun to follow the American curriculum. Since many parents in other countries want their children to enroll in U.S. universities, these American-style high schools try to prepare students for life in the\u00a0United States. Many of these schools either have campuses or exchange programs in the U.S., and students will be able to study anywhere from one semester to up to two academic years in the United States. These schools typically offer the following courses:<\/span><\/p>\n AP is a program used in the U.S. and Canada that offers college-level curriculum and examinations to high-school students. The program was developed by the College Board, the same institution that administers the SAT. \u00a0Because U.S. universities often grant placement or even credit to students who have high enough scores on AP examinations, American-style high schools across the world try their best to make these courses available to their students. Successful completion of a number of AP classes is also a requirement for many European universities.<\/span><\/p>\n Although technically not a high-school course, many Chinese schools hire teachers to teach students how to get a high score on the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT). Since taking the SAT or its competitor, the ACT, is required for entry to most competitive U.S. universities, it is crucial students do well on the exam.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_tab][et_pb_tab title=”IB” _builder_version=”4.6.3″]<\/p>\n The IB program consists of 4 parts:<\/p>\n Learn more about the IB curriculum here.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_tab][et_pb_tab title=”CIE” _builder_version=”4.6.3″]<\/p>\n One of the key differences between IB and CIE is that the IB lays down a curriculum that needs to be followed by its schools in order to graduate, whereas the CIE simply administers tests that need to be passed. Although it has, of course, developed an extensive curriculum, it is up to individual schools how strictly they follow it.\u00a0There are currently four different CIE programs and qualifications<\/em>:<\/span><\/p>\n Cambridge Primary<\/strong>\u00a0is an international education program typically for learners aged 5 to 11 years. Many schools use Cambridge Primary Checkpoint tests to assess learners\u2019 development.<\/span><\/p>\n Cambridge Secondary 1<\/strong>\u00a0is typically for learners aged 11 to 14 years. Schools can use Cambridge Checkpoint tests to identify learners\u2019 strengths and weaknesses in key curriculum areas.<\/span><\/p>\n Cambridge Secondary 2<\/strong>\u00a0is typically for learners aged 14 to 16 years. This stage includes Cambridge IGCSE* and Cambridge O Level*. Both are globally recognized qualifications.<\/span><\/p>\n Cambridge Advanced<\/strong>\u00a0is typically for learners aged 16 to 19 years who need advanced study for university. This stage includes Cambridge Pre-U and Cambridge International AS and A Level qualifications*.<\/span><\/p>\n\n
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