How Teaching Abroad can Save your Career and Sanity: Why Qualified Teachers Should Consider Teaching Abroad

Dr. Clive Walker, Ed.D.
11 min readApr 8, 2024
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Hey there, fellow educators! If you’ve ever caught yourself gazing out the window, daydreaming about a classroom that’s miles away from your own, then you’re in the right place. Teaching abroad isn’t just for the wanderlust-struck among us. It’s a serious move that can catapult your career to new heights, broaden your horizons, and enrich your life in ways you haven’t yet imagined. Imagine swapping your morning commute for a stroll down cobblestone streets in Europe or a tuk-tuk ride in Asia. It’s about breaking out of the familiar, diving into new cultures, and bringing a wealth of global perspectives back into your teaching toolkit. This isn’t just about taking your teaching talents on the road. It’s about transforming them, learning as much as you teach, and growing in every aspect. So, let’s talk about why you, as a qualified teacher, might just want to pack your bags and embark on the adventure of teaching abroad.

Expanding Professional Horizons
Diving headfirst into teaching abroad isn’t just about changing your scenery or adding some exciting new photos to your Instagram feed. It’s a golden ticket to expanding your professional horizons in ways that staying in your home country might never offer. Let’s unpack this, shall we?

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Dr. Clive Walker, Ed.D.

Doctor of Education | Founder of Walker Higher Education | Professor | Author | www.walkerhighereducation.com