A unique approach to recruitment and retention The COVID 19 pandemic has brought about many challenges to the field of international education. From strict border controls and testing to prolonged lockdowns, educators all across the globe have been somewhat affected. As a recruitment agency, our entire business model depends on…...
Quarantine: What would we do?
Quarantine! It seems highly likely that wherever you head to in the world for your new role this August you will be required to quarantine. The length and location of quarantine will of course vary from country to country, but one thing is certain you will have a lot of…...
Our Top 5 Reasons for Living in Beijing
Beijing has always been a city that I’ve been fond of. Why? I guess I love to root for the underdogs! In my 4 years as a recruiter specialising in China, the destination of choice for most always seems to be Shanghai. Yes I get it, Shanghai is an amazing…...
Top 5 things we miss about living in China
Why we miss it! With everything that has happened this year, travel (especially with two young children!) is one thing that has gone out the window! Typically, at this time of year, Will and I spend weeks learning more about our schools in preparation for the next academic year as…...
Shanhaiguan- Summer Travels
Travels in China With so many teachers staying in China for the summer holiday, I thought I would continue to share details and pictures of some of the best places I have visited in China. Of course it is a must to see what the big cities of Shanghai, Beijing,…...
Travel in China – Xinjiang
Xinjiang- Trip of a Lifetime With so many teachers currently working in China being encouraged to stay in country over the summer holiday, I thought it would be a good time to share some of my own China travel routes and favourite places to visit in China. As a student…...
12 Books about China You Simply Must Read!
What to Read? As our teachers continue their preparations for their move to China in August, I thought it would be good to share a literature list that I have enjoyed reading myself as well as a few recommendations thrown in there from friends. Many of these books really do…...
Calum and Kat – A Year in Shanghai!
Already one year in! As August and the start of a new academic year fast approaches, we checked in with teachers from last year to hear how everything is going and how they are enjoying their new life in China. Here, Calum and Kat candidly share their thoughts and experiences…...
Back to School – Looking ahead to August
We are so pleased to learn that many of our partner schools in China are getting ready to welcome students back into the classroom. It really does seem like such a long time ago that schools were closed and had to quickly switch to and implement their e-learning strategies for…...