Testimonials
Thank you to our family of educators who have utilized our services as a part of their journey! We appreciate when they stay in touch and love to share their story!
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Your favorite thing about teaching internationally: Learning about new cultures, traveling and exploring new places, and meeting new people.
How did UNI OTS help you obtain your international teaching position? UNI was able to get me in touch with a wide range of schools throughout the world.
Advice for prospective international teachers: Have an open mind and plunge into this new adventure with both feet!
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How did UNI OTS help you obtain your international teaching position? Through the use of the UNI OTS database, I was able to connect with schools all over the world before the fair. In December, I had four interviews lined up already!
Advice for prospective international teachers: Do not discount ANY location! Our own biases and western media can heavily influence how we view areas of the world. Make sure to get the reality from someone who has experienced it before. The educators you meet at the fair will be some of your best resources.
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Why UNI? I used UNI Overseas Teaching Services [...], and was impressed by the efficiency of the whole operation.
Do you have any thoughts for teachers thinking about working internationally? Do your homework about the relationship between salary and cost of living: the salary might not be that high depending on the country, but the cost of living can sometimes be very low.
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Your favorite thing about teaching internationally: Serving students from a variety of cultures, backgrounds, or faiths.
Advice for prospective international teachers: Consider areas outside of your comfort zone.
Fun fact: I didn't actually receive an offer at the fair, but afterward in the airport in Cedar Rapids, a snow storm cancelled flights, and allowed for a conversation which lead to an offer.
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Advice for prospective international teachers: Research all your options, and don't be afraid to take a position somewhere else in the world. It's so rewarding!
Fun fact: I'm teaching English and French in Torreón, Coahuila, MX. Since I've been here, I've grown as a teacher, I've improved my Spanish, English, and French, and I've gotten to travel and check some items off my bucket list!
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Why UNI? I appreciated the kindness and organization of the UNI Staff. They are always available to help recruiters find the absolute best teachers. In addition, the set up of the fair allows for many interviews, and the opportunity to follow-up with the candidates.
Do you have any advice for teachers planning to attend the UNI Fair? Candidates owe it to themselves to actually attend the fair.
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Your favorite thing about teaching internationally: Getting to connect with a new culture and the opportunities to explore the world!
How did UNI OTS help you obtain your international teaching position: I had many interviews and job offers at the conference and ended up accepting a position in Myanmar.
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Advice for prospective international teachers: I almost didn't go to the job fair because I have a non-teaching spouse and I heard it was very hard to get a job because of that. It definitely made it more difficult, but I still found a job that I love! Also, don't be afraid to go somewhere you initially weren't expecting. Thailand seemed way too far away for me and wasn't a place I had thought about going, but I am SO glad I came here!
Anything else: The UNI Fair opened up a whole new world for me. There are teachers I have met that have been traveling the world their whole teaching career!
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How did UNI OTS help you obtain your international teaching position? They gave us a platform to present our qualifications and a huge selection of schools to choose from at a reasonable cost.
Advice for prospective international teachers: Make a list of what you want in an international school and have an open mind
Anything else: Enjoy the adventure!
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Why UNI? High quality of candidates. Incredibly well organized.
Do you have any advice for teachers planning to attend the UNI Fair? Do your homework before you get there and keep an open mind about all schools at the Fair.
Do you have any thoughts for teachers thinking about working internationally? Life offers only a few opportunities of this nature. Take the plunge!
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How did UNI OTS help you? My first posting through UNI was in 1990. I went to teach English in Dhaka, Bangladesh. I have taught in the overseas school system for over 25 years. The UNI job fair has helped sustain my career all these years. My girls grew up overseas as third culture kids. It was the best thing I could have done for my children. They are truly citizens of the world. They also got an excellent education. Through the career launched by the UNI OTS, I have taught on every continent except Australia and the Antarctica. Thank you, UNI OTS, for a magical journey in overseas education.
Comments & Experiences from UNI Candidates
"The UNI staff was great - helpful and friendly. It was extremely valuable to meet recruiters in person and I thought UNI did a fantastic job aiding in the whole process." -IA
"Top-notch organization. I was extremely pleased with everything. I now have a new life ahead of me because of the UNI Fair." -NJ
"I would definitely attend UNI again in the future. I had 9 interviews at the fair and secured my dream job in Honduras. All of the pre-fair information and communications from the UNI staff were outstanding." -NY
"Anyone seeking an overseas teaching job simply must attend the UNI Fair. It was a great experience from the beginning to the end. The staff was professional, knowledgeable and friendly. Thank you UNI." -TX
"We commend UNI on their efforts in providing us up-to-date information, promptness and accuracy in answering our questions, courtesy on the phone and at the fair. We highly recommend this event to others and plan to attend again in future years." -Canada
"As new teachers we really want to thank UNI for providing this opportunity. What a fantastic way to begin our teaching careers! Our lives have changed, and we thank you." -KS
"Hats off to UNI. What an awesome experience. I can't wait to start my new adventure." -WI
"We have attended UNI 3 times and secured jobs each time. This event just keeps getting better and better. You are to be complimented on your superior efforts to provide a cost-effective recruiting event and also providing extremely high quality service to each registrant." -Kuwait
"Organized. Helpful. Cost-friendly. Incredible school representation. My dream job. What more could I ask for? Thanks UNI!" -CO
Comments & Experiences from UNI School Recruiters
"UNI is THE place to recruit teachers. I always look to UNI to find the best teaching candidates anywhere. Thank you for a well run event once again this year." -Ecuador
"UNI has had a direct hand in improving many overseas schools worldwide by organizing an event that draws some of the best teaching candidates." - Egypt
"UNI is the best recruiting Fair in the States. I will always recruit teachers at UNI." -Germany
"I have attended the UNI Fair for over 15 years. Your unwavering commitment to service is truly amazing. Simply put, the UNI Fair is the granddaddy of all recruitment events, nobody does it better." -Mexico
"The face-to-face interviewing with teachers that occurs through your Fair is a crucial step in the hiring process. Nothing will ever take the place of the importance of this personal interaction between recruiter and teacher. Thank you for continuing to provide a quality recruiting event which allows this important interaction to take place." -Japan
"UNI - my home away from home. I have been recruiting educators through your service for so long, I can't imagine trying to staff my school without you. Thank you for your focus, energy, hard work and dedication to international schools." -Saudi Arabia
"I have attended the UNI Fair for over 15 years. Your unwavering commitment to service is truly amazing. Simply put, the UNI Fair is the granddaddy of all recruitment events, nobody does it better." -Mexico
"The face-to-face interviewing with teachers that occurs through your Fair is a crucial step in the hiring process. Nothing will ever take the place of the importance of this personal interaction between recruiter and teacher. Thank you for continuing to provide a quality recruiting event which allows this important interaction to take place." -Japan
"UNI - my home away from home. I have been recruiting educators through your service for so long, I can't imagine trying to staff my school without you. Thank you for your focus, energy, hard work and dedication to international schools." -Saudi Arabia