Outside of BC
Overview of Teaching Overseas
BC certified offshore schools are privately operated schools located in eight countries including China, Japan, Egypt, and the Kingdom of Bahrain. BC offshore schools employ BC-certified teachers and teach the BC curriculum to international students. Offshore schools are annually inspected by the BC government to ensure compliance with the requirements of the BC Global Education program.
In addition to experiencing a new culture and the opportunity to travel, BC teachers enjoy a variety of advantages and benefits while teaching abroad:
- Gain relevant experience teaching the BC curriculum
- Develop and sharpen your professional teaching skills
- Make lifelong connections with educators from around the world
- Become a global citizen and experience different worldviews
- Become an informal ambassador to share Canadian culture
- Save money and pay off your student loans
- Make lifelong connections with educators, administrators, students, and families from around the world
BC-Certified Offshore School Locations
CINEC Education Group
BC-certified offshore school employers located in China. Six major employers operate in this region.
British Columbia Canadian International School
BC-certified offshore school employers located in Egypt. One employer located in Cairo operates in this region.
Bunka Suginami Canadian International School
BC-certified offshore school employers located in Japan. One employer located in Tokyo operates in this region.
Teaching in China
Teaching in China offers a myriad of opportunities for employment and professional development as well as travel and adventure.
Six BC-certified offshore operators have schools in various regions of China. As such, there are a variety of destinations and work sites for BC educators to explore in China.
Teaching in Japan
The culture in Japan is homogenous and steeped in tradition. At the same time, it also borrows and assimilates many influences from other North American, Asian and European countries.
Learn more about teaching at Bunka Suginami Canadian International School (BSCIS) in Tokyo, Japan.
Teaching in Egypt
If you have a sense of adventure and you’re looking to travel around North Africa and the Middle East, teach in Egpyt!
Learn more about teaching at British Columbia Canadian International School (BCCIS) in Cairo, Egypt.
Teaching in the Kingdom of Bahrain
Teaching in Bahrain offers a myriad of employment and professional benefits, social and cultural experiences as well as travel and adventure.
Learn more about teaching careers at Canadian School Bahrain in the Kingdom of Bahrain.