University of Michigan
International Center

home | study, work, & travel | work abroad | options | teaching abroad for qualified teachers | resources

Resources

Additional Resources:

Resources for K-12 and University-Level Teaching Abroad

For more resources on teaching English abroad, see the Teaching Abroad Without Certification page.

Cross-Cultural Aspects of Teaching Abroad

College Teaching Abroad: A Handbook of Strategies for Successful Cross-Cultural Exchanges. Author: Pamela Gale George. Extraordinary, thought-provoking yet practical guide to the cross-cultural dimensions of teaching abroad, based on the reports of 700 Fulbright exchange participants. Essential reading for any teacher headed overseas.

General Directories

International School Services Directory of Overseas Schools The most comprehensive and up-to-date directory to overseas K-12 schools that hire qualified American teachers. Also available FREE from ISS: NewsLinks, a bimonthly news magazine for the international school community.
Overseas American-Sponsored Elementary Schools Assisted by the U.S. Department of State Information on approximately 180 private overseas K-12 schools which are supported by the U.S. Department of State. Fact Sheets available on the web site and also FREE by mail, provide more detailed information.
Overseas Teaching Opportunities Not a placement program. Offers listings of English-language K-12 schools in over 100 countries. Most positions full-year but shorter terms also available. For a fee, you receive school listings for three countries; please choose three countries when submitting request. Application deadline varies according to country, but schools accept applications year-round.

Last reviewed: 5/07