Working abroad, where to start?

Wow great suggestions guys! I'll definitely look into the International Schools. Thanks so much!

I'll just start browsing websites.

If you are serious about wanting to get into international schools you might have to consider going to a job fair.

Look at this organisation
or this one

If you are serious enough and prepared to spend a little cash this is probably worth checking out. You have to subscribe to read the reviews but you can post on the forums for free.

Another place that can be helpful is the tes website. It is free here and while it is more inclined towards British teachers there are a lot of jobs advertised there and there is a forum dedicated to teaching overseas which can be a useful place to ask questions.

I disagree with the idea that int'l schools don't pay much in S. America. Though I'm only thinking of Mexico, where I currently am. When I look at the salaries posted on davescafe.com for teachers in private schools, it's incredible for a poor country.

I agree with most everything else on here. Don't waste your money on a TEFL - you already have another skill and it's a waste of money anyway. Take time doing research - where do you want to go, exactly what grade do you want to teach, what do you want to teach, how much can you live on, etc. Most schools will pay for your visa and housing too! There's a ton of info out there. Google forums for whatever area/country you're interested in.

I disagree with the idea that int'l schools don't pay much in S. America. Though I'm only thinking of Mexico, where I currently am. When I look at the salaries posted on davescafe.com for teachers in private schools, it's incredible for a poor country.

Read what I said.

South America isn't the best place for earning decent cash in an International School but you'll earn more than you would in most other lines of work that you would be eligible for.

I agree that you'll earn more in an International School in S. America than you would in many other lines of work there however compared to what you can make in other parts of the world (and I'm talking about what you can save so living expenses are accounted for) it isn't high.

Thanks for the links. I'll start spending some good time and look into these. I noticed that a lot of schools have fairs or other deadlines around December or January. Seems like I gotta get my life together and get moving!!

Any specific recommendations about which country to go to in South America? I lived for a year in Costa Rica so I speak Spanish, and I spent 3 weeks in Peru. What appeals to me so far is Argentina or Chile. My only hold backs for Argentina are the diet... I'm not a huge fan of meat. But it's got to be possible to get veggies, right?

But it's got to be possible to get veggies, right?

Wrong. There are plenty of places that sell fresh vegetables, Italian good, etc.

Two schools to look at are the Lincoln School in Buenos Aires and Nido de Aguilas in Santiago.

Ruth

Not wrong! Right.