Also called: Overseas teacher, IB teacher
Teaches in English-language international schools around the world, often using the International Baccalaureate curriculum.
International teachers live abroad on two-year contracts, teach small classes of globally mobile students, and travel during breaks. Many packages include free housing and flights, so savings can be high.
Estimate; varies hugely by country. Housing and flights often included.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 6 years after high school. Bachelor's, teaching license, and usually 2+ years of experience.
Ways in: 4-year college, Certification. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Education, Any subject major.
Growing faster than average. International schools are growing.
Low risk for 10 years. AI tools help with planning, but teaching small classes of globally mobile students in person stays human.
Classes: IB or AP courses, A world language, AP World History.
Official data: O*NET occupation 25-2031.
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