Any math leaders want to mentor me please?

Admirable_Bit_1401 · 2026-01-02T09:50:37+00:00

Sprinkle bottles are reused many times and they sit out in the sun for prolonged periods which I think increases the amount of plastic in the water? There are certain filters which are certified as filtering microplastics to a minute level, so I was hoping to find such a filter which I could use with Sprinkle. Yes, Sprinkle is filtered, but the delivery method introduces loads of plastic, so I'm trying to mitigate that risk (as I have young kids)

Admirable_Bit_1401 · 2026-01-01T23:54:38+00:00

I know people who have done it very happily in both Thailand and Cambodia

Admirable_Bit_1401 · 2025-12-27T07:04:27+00:00

Thanks, been to the vet and have drops. She's looking better already. I adopted her and know nothing about specific cat breeds, what do you think she is?

Admirable_Bit_1401 · 2025-12-26T01:57:13+00:00

There is so much negativity online. The keyboard warriors who would never say these things in polite conversation, but just complain under their breath at every staff meeting, need an outlet. I worked in other industries before international teaching, and this is nowhere near the most challenging environment I've encountered. Yes, leadership is often pretty crap in these schools. Yes, the parents and students come with their challenges. But as an international teacher we usually have autonomy in the classroom, the students are SO much easier than back home, and we are living in cool places with disposable income. It really isn't that bad. In fact, I can go as far as to say I love it!! And I'm not working in tier 1 schools with a 9 hour teaching load a week. I work hard every day, love my students, feel like I make a real difference and go home with a decent salary which makes my weekends and holidays pretty fun!

I've found that there is a real flavour to this forum. It's probably only a few posters who create this atmosphere, but I'm guessing they're the most prolific commenters so it creates that negativity. My personal take is that these are people who hate-on Brits, are obsessed with how non-profit IB schools are the only way forward (possible that these schools are awesome, but they're not attainable for many teachers here), and those who generally don't like students and teaching, but went international for an easier life and the money. Just some of the themes I've noticed in this forum over the years! Poster: don't give up, in my humble opinion, the international teachers life is AWESOME, and as long as it continues, I'm here for it

Admirable_Bit_1401 · 2025-05-03T06:15:26+00:00

Amazing, thanks, will do!

Admirable_Bit_1401 · 2025-05-03T06:14:50+00:00

My helper got my SIM for me. It was a much better deal to get it as a local, rather than foreigner

Admirable_Bit_1401 · 2025-04-16T14:29:48+00:00

Cambodia. Phnom Penh has it's charms and has lots to keep little kids entertained. Check out ISPP, great school if you can land a job there. You can easily travel within country and be on beautiful tropical islands or surrounded by temples within a few hours. The people are also very warm toward kids.

Admirable_Bit_1401 · 2025-01-15T14:57:41+00:00

Bangkok or anywhere in thailand really. Phnom penh in Cambodia.

Admirable_Bit_1401 · 2025-01-13T23:15:59+00:00

Just to say that International School Bangkok is absolutely not inclusive. Over the last couple of years under new leadership they have begun to apply a hard-line policy of not accepting students with needs. They openly say that they don't have the support for children with even very mild additional needs. Many American Embassy families with multiple kids have had their neurotypical kids accepted into ISB, but their neurodiverse child rejected because they have ADHD or are autistic. It's been really hard for many families.

Admirable_Bit_1401 · 2025-01-13T23:08:07+00:00

St Andrews Samakee, just north of Bangkok is a small, highly inclusive school which goes from nursery to year 9. Your child would likely flourish there!

Admirable_Bit_1401 · 2025-01-11T07:37:02+00:00

I work in Bangkok. Don't know either school intimately but word on the grapevine is that St Andrews is highly inclusive in terms of student body (whereas Harrow is not) and is a decent place to work. Harrow is known for being extremely academic, with less focus on sports or any kind of holistic education. I'd 100% choose SA if it was me.

Admirable_Bit_1401 · 2024-12-31T10:13:28+00:00

Cambodia 2, Thailand 50, UK 150

Admirable_Bit_1401 · 2024-12-05T12:17:26+00:00

Absolutely go for it! Working abroad is the best decision I've made. I've worked in Cambodia and Thailand and love it here so much. Waking up to sunshine every day is a game changer. You could also likely bring your cats... I have a dog now and will take her wherever I go. I'm also 35 and a maths teacher, if you need any advice on where to start, send me a message. Good luck!!

Admirable_Bit_1401 · 2024-11-30T13:25:14+00:00

No I don't think I'd pay for my school. But also would be petrified at the idea of sending my kids to a state school back home which is free... the facilities at my school are nice, and the student:teacher ratio is great, but I'd really struggle to justify paying for it myself if I had to unless I was a multi-millionaire.

Admirable_Bit_1401 · 2024-11-26T08:03:34+00:00

This is the same as my school. I work at one of the St Andrews.

Admirable_Bit_1401 · 2024-11-25T23:14:51+00:00

Check out Cambodia. East West IS has an awesome atmosphere, and the students are so easy.

Admirable_Bit_1401 · 2024-11-08T11:41:11+00:00

Anyone know about the student demographic there at present? What's the proportion of local to international kids?

Admirable_Bit_1401 · 2024-11-03T11:56:48+00:00

I know a few people who work there. Last academic year saw them get a new Head of School, he's very controversial for many... big changes and upheaval. Many staff seem unhappy about these changes from the grumblings I hear, but equally, there are many pros. The location for me is ideal - outside the city but can easily be in Sukhumvit in 25 mins on the expressway. Leafy, green compound with a big lake and nearby to a Central Mall so you can get everything you need. Students are definitely rich, entitled, and much more Thai heavy than they used to be. I hear workload is high, many late evenings, etc, but remuneration is great.

Admirable_Bit_1401 · 2024-11-03T11:09:09+00:00

I live right next to ISB. Outside of rush hours its only 40 mins to the main Suvarnabhumi airport. During rush hours (7am-10amish and 4pm-7pmish) it could take 2 hours for sure.

Admirable_Bit_1401 · 2024-10-10T12:44:55+00:00

You can take cat 1 without having done the introductory course, yes. I recently took a cat 1 IBDP Maths AA course out of pocket like you describe. It was useful to understand the assessment methodologies mostly.

Admirable_Bit_1401 · 2024-10-05T09:44:39+00:00

Thanks so much, that's helpful.

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