Teaching in Hong Kong - What is it like?

In this video I share my experience of teaching in an international school in Hong Kong. I discuss my reasons for choosing to teach abroad, as well as give information about living in Hong Kong as an expat. Additionally, I share information about the wage I receive, as well as the accommodation that I live in here in Hong Kong. I hope that this video will be useful for any teachers who are considering applying to teach abroad!
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This video has been made in collaboration with Thomas Blakemore who also runs a fantastic channel sharing information about teaching abroad. Here is a link to his channel:

Be sure to watch his response to the questions asked in this video!
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My name is Katie and I am a Primary School Teacher from Manchester, UK. I share my teaching tips & tricks on this channel, as well as provide information about teaching abroad. Please subscribe to support me & my channel!

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[krystalm]

I would love a apartment tour and more info in housing. Thank you for this video! It was so concise and straightforward and informative. Wonderful content!

[ThomasBlakemore]

Wow 😮 Crazy to hear just how similar teaching in two different nation is all the way down to the temperatures too. Great video Katie!

[MelissaAllenTeachReadPlay]

I love this video! This has definitely given me some inspiration for my next videos, thanks!

[Emma-hqpk]

Also, the apartment tour would be helpful! Also how to find jobs at international schools. X

[Dvlzpower]

From this video, i can see that you are a great teacher

[dawnmokmok]

I lived in Hong Kong 2 years ago. It was a very interesting place to go! but expensive!!!

[ForTeachersChannel]

Have you ever considered teaching abroad? Let me know!

[MG-kucg]

what websites did you use to search for teaching jobs in Hong Kong? ☺️

[smashindotcom]

Hi there. Love your videos! Former Hong Kong resident here and I’m hoping to return once I qualify as a primary teacher in April. Just wondering - is Drama part of the PYP curriculum? And do you teach it or is it taught by a specialist teacher?

[MG-kucg]

I would be interesting in a separate video on accomodation in Hong Kong!

[atrods]

It would be nice to see more of your accommodation and to have some insight into how much this or typical accommodation would cost

[mealzbeauty]

Id love to hear more about how you teach PYP. My school has just started the authorisation process and I find it all very overwhelming! I'm sure with time, I'll get all the terminology, I just find it tricky to naturally fit it all in with my teaching! I also have Year 3 :) I am in Australia. We've had one training course, but it all so new, I would like a follow up/ to learn more haha

[suzanneedmonds]

I visited your channel via Thomas's channel. Thank you for sharing so much interesting information. I have been substitute teaching in the US for a number of years so it was cool to compare your experience with the Hong Kong teaching system to that of here. We also use specialist teachers (I am in Michigan, not sure about the rest of the US) for art, PE/gym, music and STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) plus a second language in schools that offer it. Classroom teachers have one 40 minute period a day for prep when their students are at specials.

[lucybevan]

Hi Katie! I’d love to see a room tour and listen to advice regarding accommodation as I’m considering the move. Thanks :)

[arozeisarozie]

I taught in S. Korea for a year with a TEFL certification before coming back to the states and getting my official teaching license. I really want to go back, but I’m unsure as to how to go about it because this time I’m a certified teacher and I want the pay and benefits of an international school. Any help would be appreciated!

[elizadufford]

Thank you for all of this great info! Your videos are always super helpful! In your opinion, what would you say are the most in-demand subject areas to teach abroad?

[hongkongintheworld]

Hope you enjoying living in Hong Kong!!

[PetitePrimary]

I didn't know that international schools sometimes have subject specialists! Does that mean you have extra PPA time or do you have to cover other people's lessons? Xx

[thomasssslowe]

I’m planning on applying for jobs to teach in Hong Kong for the next academic year. I know there has been political change in Hong Kong recently. I am wondering how much this might have affected you as a school teacher and resident in Hong Kong?

[ruthstepakoff]

Random question, but I’m curious! - what was food shopping like for you? Are there outdoor markets you went to or supermarket stores? How did you lug around all your groceries without a car?
Thanks!