HELPING TEACHERS TO BUILD A CAREER AND LIFE ABROAD

Two roads diverged in a wood, and I — I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference.

The Footloose Teacher is all about the amazing world of international teaching, working and living abroad, travel and building financial freedom in order to live your best life. 

Hi, I’m Mark, an international school teacher with over 24 years of experience in Asia. My site shares practical, honest advice on getting international teaching jobs, understanding international schools and living your best life abroad (mostly in Asia) 

This site is for teachers and other expats who want more than a short overseas contract and are serious about creating a sustainable, location-flexible lifestyle. 

And if you’re interested in setting up a company in Hong Kong, even if you don’t live there, then you may want to check out Osome to understand how teachers and other expats can benefit from being a mobile professional. 

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How International Teachers Can Set Up a Hong Kong Company (And When It Makes Sense)
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Difficult Interview Questions If you’ve ever interviewed for a job at an international school, you’ll know that some questions are easy to answer. “Tell us about your teaching philosophy.” “Why...
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The Real Reasons International Teachers Are Moving To China In 2026
 Let’s talk about teaching in China If you’ve only heard stories from international teachers before Covid hit,” you might think the golden age of great schools and salaries is over....
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Some Places I've worked

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Hong Kong

Home for 8 years

Marina Bay Sands building
Singapore

Home for 5 years

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China

Home for 3 years

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The Philippines

Home for 3 years

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Gold Coast, Australia

Home for 2 years

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UK

Home for 1 year

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Thailand

Home for 4 years

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