spectrum of international schools box 1 refers to schools from particular national systems that are...

Spectrum of International Schools

Box 1 refers to schools from particular national systems that are specifically established in other countries to reflect and popularize their educational programs, values and culture.

Box 2 refers to schools that cater to predominantly local, wealthy national students but have a declared international affinity,

which may be more stylistic than truly substantial.

Box 3 refers to schools whose names identify them with a particular country and whose program is overtly linked to a national curriculum

Box 2 Box 3 Box 4

SCHOOLS WHOSEMISSION IS

INTERNATIONALISM

Box 5

NATIONALSCHOOLSABROAD

Box 1

Spectrum of International Schools

Box 4 refers to those schools that may well have started off in, say, box 3 but have over the course of the years – often to reflect a changing clientele – decided to internationalize their program, their faculty

and their traditions.

Box 5 refers to those schools that were founded on the premise of an “education without borders” and whose guiding philosophy – probably enshrined within the by-laws – is that there should be no national imprint of any kind in the program or ethos.

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SCHOOLS WHOSEMISSION IS

INTERNATIONALISM

Box 5

NATIONALSCHOOLSABROAD

Box 1

TYPES OF SCHOOL

Not-for-Profit Foundation

The classic model for establishing an international school. May well be some form of parent cooperative that, as it grew, became a legally formed Corporation with all of the rights and responsibilities that conveys.

TYPES OF SCHOOL

Company School This model is founded by a particular organization for, predominantly, the education of its employees’ children.

Religious Foundation schools

As the name suggests, these are schools that are inspired by particular religious orders.

TYPES OF SCHOOL

Proprietorial schools

These are run as businesses and consequently aim to generate a bottom line dividend for owners and shareholders. This is by far the fastest growing sector in international education.

Growth Forecasts for the International School MarketYear Schools Students Staff Market Worth £ Market Worth $

2009 5,152 2,062,185 169,461 £11,461,144,352 $16,389,436,423

2010 5,513 2,206,538 181,323 £12,263,424,457 $17,536,696,973

2011 5,899 2,360,996 194,016 £13,121,864,169 $18,764,265,761

2012 6,311 2,526,265 207,597 £14,040,394,660 $20,077,764,364

2013 6,753 2,703,104 222,129 £15,023,222,287 $21,483,207,870

2014 7,226 2,892,321 237,678 £16,074,847,847 $22,987,032,421

2015 7,732 3,094,784 254,315 £17,200,087,196 $24,596,124,690

2016 8,273 3,311,418 272,117 £18,404,093,300 $26,317,853,419

2017 8,852 3,543,218 291,166 £19,692,379,831 $28,160,103,158

2018 9,472 3,791,243 311,547 £21,070,846,419 $30,131,310,379

2019 10,135 4,056,630 333,355 £22,545,805,668 $32,240,502,105

2020 10,844 4,340,594 356,690 £24,124,012,065 $34,497,337,253

Notes

Figures based on a simple year on year growth of 7%.

The average growth rate of the last 3 years was 11%.

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School: International School Manila – Philippines Directors Name: David Toze

Dates covered: School Year 2003 – 2009

Academic integrity of school 8

Effectiveness of administration 8

Academic and disciplinary support provided 9

Director's involvement in academics 9

Fair and equitable treatment by board and director 7

School has adequate educational materials on hand 10

Attitude of local community towards foreigners 10

Cost of living in relation to salary (10= most favorable) 10

Satisfaction with housing 10

Community offers a variety of activities 10

Availability and quality of local health care 8

Assistance with visas, shipping and air travel 10

Extra curricular load is reasonable 10

Evaluation 1) 2003 - 2005

Comments:

In the Elementary School where I am teaching, we have adopted the Essential Learnings program. I am very pleased with this development as this program is a more creative and, I believe, relevant way of teaching children. I believe it also aides in molding life-long learners, which is the great task of educators at the Elementary School level. I think the adoption of a new teaching-learning program epitomizes the openness and open-mindedness and dynamism of International School Manila. This adoption has also fostered - guided by the very supportive

Administration - a positive group/community feeling among the whole faculty and staff of the school. This is so because everyone - long-time and new teachers alike - is adjusting to the new program and fosters a feeling of solidarity. The teachers are encouraged to help each other plan lessons together, share ideas and showcase their creativity. In this way, we end up being students and teachers to and with each other. It is a truly fulfilling atmosphere - one where stress is at a minimum because everyone is ready, willing and able to help each other.



Comments:

ISM is a very professional outfit. It is superbly resourced and the students are great. There is a real sense of positivity in the air at the school and it is a school that encourages and aids professional development. ISM is my third international school experience. The standard of academics is high and students want to do well. The IB curriculum is popular and growing and students achieve well within it. The students go on to an impressive range of universities. The housing provided with the school is also quality. We have family accommodation which is a large house with 4 bedrooms and bathrooms. Our garden are is grassed and very pleasantly landscaped. Support for new teachers is more than adequate. The faculty at the school is both diverse and supportive. In the past there have been some problems but these are now well and truly overcome. The salary package is not quite as good as some Asian schools but we still manage to save quite well although we are not helped by the declining USD. The package has a significant number of add-ons that are not part of the basic salary.



















Security / personal safety (10 = very safe in and out of school) 10

Comments:

Manila is a big crazy city and at times can be overly polluted (but then again so are many cities in Southeast Asia!) Opportunities for travel are there for those who choose to take (or make!!) them. Even though salaries might not seem as high as some other schools in SE Asia the school's package is VERY good with a generous yearly travel allowance, free accommodation, electricity, water, health care and retirement paid on top of salary. I quite comfortably save half my salary and still travel extensively (and couples can save even more) Kids at ISM are high energy and lots of fun with very few behavioral issues.



School: The American School of *******Director's name: *******

Dates covered 2000 - 2008

Evaluation 1) ******* 2002 - 2003

Academic integrity of school (10 is top score) 7













School: The American School of *********

Comments: The American International School of *******, commonly known as

*******, is a wonderful facility built on forty-acres. The school is essentially carved out of the rain forest. Teachers are housed in small, one and two bedroom, duplexes scattered throughout the property. The duplexes are secluded but very small and with out character. A number of missionaries also live on the property and they definitely influence the personality of the area.

The school was designed for a 650-student population, but after repeated pillages and evacuations the student body is down to125. There are many vacant rooms on the campus. The present school occupies the center area of the campus and this gives the school a small, warm feeling. During a pillage it is impossible to get to the airport for an evacuation. The school, therefore, has a cellar under the auditorium designed to hide the entire school population. It is stocked with food and water.

School: The American School of

Comments:

At the last faculty meeting of the 2003 school year Mr. *******, with the support of the president of the board, dissolved the Teacher’s Association and made it against school policy for teachers to meet in groups larger than two without the administrations prior approval of the topic to be discussed. Needless to say this led to some heated debate which Mr. ******* ended by saying, “come see me if you have a problem, and if you’re intimidated by me, bring a friend with you”. Teachers then wanted to know if they should expect to meet with the same dictatorial attitude behind the closed door of his office? Mr. ******* argued that having a teachers association separate from the administration only led to a division between the two groups. The staff was not satisfied based on past experiences with Mr. ******* "management style" and saw this as yet another move to disempower the teaching staff.

School: The American School of *********

Comments:

Those who eventually found the situation under Mr. ******* intolerable resigned prior to the completion of their contract. Although they did finish out the year, they were black balled with ISS by Mr. ******* who has boasted openly that he has ended more than one international teaching career. You don't want to be next! This year four teachers were told their contracts would not be renewed for 2004. Questioning the administration may have its disadvantages.

In addition to housing the school supplies teachers with a car. The charge is $75 per month plus 10 cents per kilometer. This translates to 18 cents per mile. Considering that gas cost in the neighborhood of $4.00 a gallon the cost of a tank of gas, including the mileage charge, comes to about $70. Then of course you have the $75 monthly charge. The same beat-up old Toyota in the States would cost $600 dollars.

School: The American School of *******

Comments:

The airport at ******* is the world’s worst airport. You cannot get through the red tape and confusion and onto the airplane without hiring a protocol man to do it for you. More than one teacher missed a flight or was bumped off while I was there. The same applies to landing at the airport. Customs will make your life miserable unless you have a protocol man to handle bribes and red tape. Be aware that luggage is moved from the plane to the terminal on carts pulled by employees. It can take hours to get your luggage. The facility has no toilets and no air conditioning. The airport is such a nightmare that faculty often opt to spend holidays on the compound rather than fight the airport.

This was the absolute worst experience of my teaching career. I strongly suggest you not even consider teaching here!

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COMPENSATION PACKAGE

• Length of Contract – Two (2) years• Starting Salary Range - $46,500 to $49,500• All salaries are free of Philippine Income tax; this is paid

directly by the School on behalf of the employee• Annual retirement payment in U.S. dollars equal to 8% of

net salary• 50% of salary paid in U.S. dollars; remainder paid in

Philippine pesos at prevailing exchange rate

Salary and Benefits InformationOverseas Hire Faculty 2013-2014


Additional Contractual Benefits Information

Inbound transportation and shipping at the start of contract for teacher and dependent family members from home of record to Manila and outbound transportation and shipping at the end of contract for teacher and dependent family members from Manila to home of record

Professional learning fund; travel allowance sufficient to avail of such courses provided by the School

Accommodation and utilities according to family size

Settling in expense allowance (maximum of $3,000 according to receipts for the first year only)

Salary advance of up to one month salary (first year only)




Car loan up to a maximum amount of $5,000

International health insurance

Life insurance coverage

10 working days’ sick leave annually

Leave parity compensation of US$1,500 per year




Household insurance for personal effects

Compassionate leave provided in the event of need (14 calendar days)

Visa procurement assistance

School clinic and doctor for routine needs available on School campus

Tuition Scholarship for qualified dependent children


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