Expert: Debba Robinson - 2/24/2006

Question
Dear Madam,
   My name is awais. I have done graduation in Economics, Masters in Computer Science and currently doing Masters in Information Technology. All this from recognized universities.I am teaching Computer Studies in a school from 4 - 8 and O Level. The subjects include Flash, AdobePhotoshop, Coreldraw and Basics of computer.I have 3 years of experience. The problem is that i have heard many people saying that the career i have chosen does not have any scope abroad(I am in Pakistan).Is this true. If yes then i wont change my profession because i love teaching.If no then how can i hit the international market and where will i get the better response.Can you help me please.  

Answer
Dear Awais,

I'm not sure I understand ... you are already teaching (in a British Curriculum, I gather).  Are you in an international school?  You said 'if it is true that my chosen profession has no scope abroad, that you will stay in teaching because you love it' - but 'if it DOES have scope abroad, you want to teach internationally'.  In any case, you want to stay in teaching, yes?  I guess you mean you will stay where you are and not try to leave Pakistan.  

First of all, I believe that there IS a lot of need for good tech people in many international schools.  There are many ways to go about this.  I suggest you contact some of the many international schools via a newspaper called TIE (The International Educator).  You can find it on the internet at <www.tieonline.com>

Schools are actively hiring now.  If you join International Schools Services in Princeton, NJ, USA, they can help get you in touch with international schools, too.  ECIS (European Council of International Schools) is someone who will have more schools interested in someone with experience working with the British National Curricullum.  I suggest you contact some of those organizations and ask THEM what your chances are.  

Best of luck to you.

Debba