Teaching in Malaysia
Malaysia is located in the Southeast Asia and is comprised of the Malaysia peninsula and the island of Borneo. It has a population of over 32 million people. Expatriates seeking teaching abroad employment opportunities in Malaysia can expect an intoxicating blend of cultural influences – notably the Malay, Chinese, Indian, and European. Teaching jobs in Malaysia can be found in a large number of international schools delivering the American, British and International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum. Although GDP in Malaysia is lower than some other Western European nations, teaching jobs in Malaysia international schools offer an attractive salary, often with housing and other benefits. These factors combine to make teaching jobs in Malaysia an attractive career opportunity for many expatriates. Major cities such as Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Malacca, and Ipoh are the best places to find international school jobs in Malaysia. See the listings below for the latest vacancies.
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International School Jobs in Malaysia
There are a large number of international schools in Malaysia to be found in large urban centres such as Kuala Lumpur, Georgetown, Malacca, Ipoh, and Petaling Jaya. Fewer international teaching jobs in Malaysia are located in smaller towns and rural areas, but these are beginning to emerge. While some international schools offer full K-12 provision, others specialise in early years, primary or secondary education. Primary teaching jobs in Malaysia are common. Most international schools in Malaysia are accredited and deliver an internationally recognised curriculum such as the International Baccalaureate, US Common Core, or the National Curriculum for England. Teachers of most grades and subjects should find it relatively easy to find teaching jobs in Malaysia international schools.
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Top 10 International Schools in Malaysia
Here are some of the best-known international schools in Malaysia today:
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How to Find Teaching Jobs in Malaysia International Schools
International schools in Malaysia operate on a Western academic calendar, with 2 semesters running from August to December and from January to June or July. There will often be two intakes for hiring, one in September and one in January. The hiring process for teaching jobs in Malaysia will normally start in October or November of the previous year. Please note: not all vacancies are open to expatriates – management and support roles are most often filled locally. The most commonly posted opportunities for expats teaching abroad in Malaysia include early years, primary, and secondary teaching openings, principal and coordinator positions, SEN and learning support teachers, as well school counsellor and teacher librarian vacancies. The language of instruction in most international schools in Malaysia will be English, however some schools are bilingual. A teacher’s licence, QTS or similar is normally required for teaching jobs in Malaysia international schools.
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