r/Internationalteachers

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About r/Internationalteachers

This is a subreddit created for certified and qualified teachers* who teach in international schools - wherever they may be. This is a place to share information and discuss issues related to teaching in international schools. **Qualified teachers: possess a minimum of a bachelor's degree and a teaching certification. Newbies to the career should read the wiki or join us in the Newbie Question thread recurring every Monday. Questions that are already addressed in the wiki will be deleted.

The community at a glance

r/Internationalteachers is a Subreddit for Teachers with roughly 54K members. It has been around since 2015. It uses a forum format for communication. On the Hive Index it ranks #4 in the Teaching communities list.

Roughly 14K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Teaching, International, and School. Product recommendations often mention recruitment agencies.

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Established 2015
54K Members

Community Topics

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +14K members
Growth: +36.2% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2016: 38 members
  • 2017: 59 members
  • 2020: 3K members
  • 2021: 4K members
  • 2023: 11K members
  • 2024: 10K members
  • 2025: 17K members
  • 2026: 9K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Sep: 884 members
  • Oct: 992 members
  • Nov: 1K members
  • Dec: 1K members
  • Jan: 1K members
  • Feb: 1K members
  • Mar: 1K members
  • Apr: 1K members
  • May: 1K members
  • Jun: 1K members
  • Jul: 1K members
  • Aug: 15 members

Topics

  • Teaching
    61 posts in the past month
    #1
    Teaching
    61
  • International
    46 posts in the past month
    #2
    International
    46
  • School
    46 posts in the past month
    #3
    School
    46
  • International Schools
    16 posts in the past month
    #4
    International Schools
    16
  • China
    16 posts in the past month
    #5
    China
    16

Flair

  • Job Search/Recruitment
    56 posts in the past month
    1. I got offered a low paying job instead when they found out my nationality
    2. Manifestation worked!
    3. Review of BASIS International & Bilingual School Wuhan: Excellent Compensation, Weak Leadership
    #1
    Job Search/Recruitment
    I got offered a low paying job instead when they found out my nationality · Manifestation worked! · Review of BASIS International & Bilingual School Wuhan: Excellent Compensation, Weak Leadership
    56
  • School Specific Information
    35 posts in the past month
    1. ENGLISH INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF TUNIS (EIST) - Failed BSO Inspection and major problems in Secondary Dept
    2. Springboard International School Beijing (SIBS)
    3. St George’s international school, Luxembourg
    #2
    School Specific Information
    ENGLISH INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF TUNIS (EIST) - Failed BSO Inspection and major problems in Secondary Dept · Springboard International School Beijing (SIBS) · St George’s international school, Luxembourg
    35
  • Location Specific Information
    27 posts in the past month
    1. If a teacher absconds from a school in Kuwait, do they get blacklisted from all the GCC countries?
    2. Malaysia for the long run
    3. What’s teaching in Chile like?
    #3
    Location Specific Information
    If a teacher absconds from a school in Kuwait, do they get blacklisted from all the GCC countries? · Malaysia for the long run · What’s teaching in Chile like?
    27
  • Expat Lifestyle
    12 posts in the past month
    1. You can't outrun your problems by moving overseas (a warning)
    2. Just curious: How did you decide to become an international teacher? And why?
    3. The best laid plans of mice and men...- a visa panic
    #4
    Expat Lifestyle
    You can't outrun your problems by moving overseas (a warning) · Just curious: How did you decide to become an international teacher? And why? · The best laid plans of mice and men...- a visa panic
    12
  • School Life/Culture
    12 posts in the past month
    1. Teachers who used to teach in Tier 1 schools, but avoid doing so now - what prompted you to step away, what kind of school do you teach in now, and how does teaching and life look for you?
    2. What’s the turnover like in your school? It seems 30% annual change used to be the norm. Is it going up? What is your experience? I’m in China.
    3. Do Too Many Cooks Spoil the Broth?
    #5
    School Life/Culture
    Teachers who used to teach in Tier 1 schools, but avoid doing so now - what prompted you to step away, what kind of school do you teach in now, and how does teaching and life look for you? · What’s the turnover like in your school? It seems 30% annual change used to be the norm. Is it going up? What is your experience? I’m in China. · Do Too Many Cooks Spoil the Broth?
    12

Product recommendations

  • recruitment agencies
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Best recruitment agencies
    2. Can someone recommend recruitment agencies for schools in UAE, I’m a teacher from the UK)?
    3. Teachers from non native English speaking countries, what agencies would you recommend for job searching?
    #1
    recruitment agencies
    Best recruitment agencies · Can someone recommend recruitment agencies for schools in UAE, I’m a teacher from the UK)? · Teachers from non native English speaking countries, what agencies would you recommend for job searching?
    3
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/Internationalteachers for?
Best for Teachers enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/Internationalteachers free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/Internationalteachers have?
Roughly 54K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/Internationalteachers on?
r/Internationalteachers runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/Internationalteachers cover?
On the Hive Index, r/Internationalteachers is organized under Teachers.
How do I join r/Internationalteachers?
You can join r/Internationalteachers by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Teaching communities like?
Communities for teachers and educators at all levels, from K-12 classrooms to university faculty. Facebook groups and Reddit have the most active spaces for curriculum sharing, classroom management tips, and support around the emotional realities of teaching. You will also find communities for online educators and course creators building educational content.
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