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Do you feel isolated?
There are times when of course you miss
home and your family..however, you just
have to put yourself out there. Usually
there will be teachers in the school that you
might have something in common with so
you instantly have a network. Then you can
join clubs - I have joined the gaelic football
team and I'm not even sporty! (SH, Qatar)
I do not feel isolated at all. There were
around 20 new teachers who started at
the same time as me. We all stayed in
the same hotel for a week and we have
all become close friends. It proved a
valuable support system after viewing
accommodation or during training days
at school. (VM, Spain)
Do you feel well supported?
Yes, I feel well
The support I receive on a weekly basis is great! With
100%!
supported by my peers
the amount of staff in school there is always someone
(AB,
and very much part of
there to offer a hand or even just to listen to you,
UAE)
a team.(KR, Qatar)
whether they are teaching reception or GCSE.(JJ, UAE)
Would you recommend undertaking your NQT Induction
overseas?
Yes!! It has been a great
experience so far. It broadens
subject knowledge, gives a new
perspective on education and
allows you to meet many other
teachers and share good
practice. (LT, Kuwait)
Yes! You can travel to anywhere in the world from
Kuwait - it is a great travelling hub. Furthermore,
you can save so much money. We can't waste our
money on alcohol (as it is a dry country) so money
is literally for food and the odd taxi. The rest is up
to you. You can enjoy luxurious holidays or save
for a house back in the UK. (IK, Kuwait)
Yes definitely. If you are wanting to be well travelled but also
further your career, it's a brilliant option to take. Always
research the schools thoroughly before taking a job. I have
heard of some people having bad experiences because of this.
However, I know so many people having the best experience
because they researched the school first and knew then what
to expect. (KR, Qatar)
Definitely. It truly is
a once in a lifetime
experience and has
helped me to regain
my passion for
teaching.
(NW, UAE)
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