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 53K members. It has been around since 2015. It uses a forum format for communication. On the Hive Index it ranks #6 in the Teaching communities list.

Roughly 15K 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
53K Members

Community Topics

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +15K members
Growth: +39.6% / 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: 8K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Jul: 1K members
  • Aug: 1K members
  • 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: 985 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
    49 posts in the past month
    1. DO NOT USE TEACHER HORIZONS! They store account passwords in plaintext and email them directly to you with the "forgot password" button
    2. Non renewed so removed from Search Associates
    3. Resigned, going back to UK
    #1
    Job Search/Recruitment
    DO NOT USE TEACHER HORIZONS! They store account passwords in plaintext and email them directly to you with the "forgot password" button · Non renewed so removed from Search Associates · Resigned, going back to UK
    49
  • School Life/Culture
    45 posts in the past month
    1. Being an international teacher - reflection
    2. I am a Head of a mid-sized, non-profit 'Tier 1' School
    3. Exhausted, overwhelmed, and just barely holding it together – anyone else?
    #2
    School Life/Culture
    Being an international teacher - reflection · I am a Head of a mid-sized, non-profit 'Tier 1' School · Exhausted, overwhelmed, and just barely holding it together – anyone else?
    45
  • School Specific Information
    30 posts in the past month
    1. My unfortunate experience as an expat teacher in the UAE
    2. Warning about British International School of Tunis (BIST)
    3. UK’s Wycombe Abbey school forced to close China campus
    #3
    School Specific Information
    My unfortunate experience as an expat teacher in the UAE · Warning about British International School of Tunis (BIST) · UK’s Wycombe Abbey school forced to close China campus
    30
  • Location Specific Information
    20 posts in the past month
    1. Is this the reality of teaching IB in China?
    2. Is Bangkok becoming oversaturated with international schools?
    3. What I’m seeing in the China international school hiring market (2026 update)
    #4
    Location Specific Information
    Is this the reality of teaching IB in China? · Is Bangkok becoming oversaturated with international schools? · What I’m seeing in the China international school hiring market (2026 update)
    20
  • Interviews/Applications
    17 posts in the past month
    1. Paying websites for the opportunity to apply for jobs shouldn’t be a thing
    2. Just apply! Do it!
    3. I did it! I got a job!
    #5
    Interviews/Applications
    Paying websites for the opportunity to apply for jobs shouldn’t be a thing · Just apply! Do it! · I did it! I got a job!
    17

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 53K 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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