International schools promise adventure, diversity, and professional growth. They can also be volatile, political, and unforgiving. In this candid and practical guide, an experienced international educator lifts the curtain on what it really takes to build a long, meaningful career in this sector.
Rather than offering glossy anecdotes, this book walks you through the terrain of international schools. You will understand what schools can and cannot offer, and why classroom effectiveness is critical for job security. You will see how horizontal moves, leadership roles, geography, finance, and reputation all interact over a career.
You will meet pitfalls that derail teaching careers. You will gain tools for planning your next five to ten years with clarity.
The bonus chapter speaks plainly about five survival rules for aspiring international teachers, and about the real power that parents, boards, and owners hold when they believe a teacher is below standard.
Whether you are considering your first move overseas, wondering how to navigate mid career decisions, this book will help you develop a satisfying career.
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Kenneth Tuttle Wilhelm
Dr Kenneth Tuttle Wilhelm has spent thirty years in international education, working across four continents, as a teacher, coordinator, and senior leadership roles. He has taught a wide range of subjects, while leading IB Diploma and other programmes through candidacy, authorisation, and renewal in multiple schools and systems.
Kenneth holds a DBA with a focus on competitive and strategic analysis in the international schools' sector. His professional interests sit at the intersection of school leadership, market strategy, curriculum architecture, and teacher growth.
Across his work, at heart he is still the same: a teacher who cares about what happens to students in real classrooms, and about the adults who choose to build their lives in those same classrooms.
