Attend a Job Fair

Meet schools. Start conversations. Move your international school career forward.
ISS job fairs help educators and school leaders connect with international school recruiters through virtual and in-person events throughout the year. Explore open roles, learn more about school communities, ask questions, and build relationships that can support your next career move.

Whether you are attending an ISS iFair® online or joining an in-person ISS EXPO, job fairs give you a more personal way to move beyond job listings and connect with schools.

Where Would You Like to Begin?

Choose the event path that best matches your location, timeline, and job search goals.

Explanation of Services

ISS iFairs®
Meet schools virtually through online recruitment events designed for school discovery, recruiter conversations, interviews, and global access from wherever you are.
ISS EXPOs
Join in-person events that bring educators, school recruiters, leaders, and education partners together for recruitment, networking, learning, and school discovery.
Current Openings
Browse open international school roles before and after the event so you can focus your conversations and follow up with schools more confidently.
ISS EDUrecruit® Profile
Create or update your candidate profile so recruiters can better understand your experience, credentials, interests, references, and career goals.

Pathways to Your Next International School Role

Choose an Event

Build Your Profile

Research Schools

Meet Recruiters

Follow Up

Job Fairs Built for More Than Job Listings

International school hiring is increasingly built around visibility, connection, and direct engagement. A job fair gives educators a chance to go beyond a job posting and learn about schools through real conversations.

At ISS events, candidates can discover vacancies, meet recruiters, learn more about international education, attend informational sessions or professional learning opportunities when available, and better understand what different school communities are looking for.

ISS job fairs help educators move through the job search with more clarity, connection, and confidence.

What You Can Do at an ISS Job Fair

Meet International School Recruiters
Talk directly with school representatives and learn more about open roles, school communities, expectations, and hiring timelines.
Explore Open Roles
Discover teaching, leadership, counseling, librarian, learning support, specialist, and school staff opportunities from international schools.
Learn About Schools
Ask questions about school culture, curriculum, benefits, location, professional learning, student life, and community fit.
Interview or Start Conversations
Use virtual or in-person interactions to introduce yourself, share your experience, and continue conversations with schools after the event.
Build Your Network
Connect with recruiters, peers, ISS staff, and other educators who are part of the international school community.
Gain International Education Insights
Attend presentations, sessions, or event programming when available to learn more about the international education field and the hiring process.

Upcoming Events

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Prepare for a Stronger Event Experience

Job fairs are most valuable when educators arrive ready to share their story, ask strong questions, and follow up intentionally.

  • Create or update your ISS EDUrecruit® profile before the event
  • Refresh your resume, credentials, references, certifications, and supporting materials
  • Review current openings and participating schools when available
  • Prepare a short introduction about your experience, strengths, and goals
  • Think about the regions, curricula, grade levels, and school communities that interest you
  • Prepare thoughtful questions for recruiters
  • Follow up after conversations while the connection is still fresh

FAQ

Questions Answered

Find quick answers about ISS job fairs, iFairs®, EXPOs, registration, candidate profiles, interview opportunities, event preparation, and how ISS recruitment events can support your international school job search.

CommonlyAskedQuestions

What is an ISS job fair?
ISS job fairs are recruitment events that help educators and school leaders meet international school recruiters, learn about schools, discover vacancies, and begin hiring conversations.
Who should attend ISS job fairs?
Educators, school leaders, counselors, librarians, teaching specialists, support staff, and other school professionals interested in international school roles can explore available events and eligibility requirements.
What is the difference between an iFair® and an EXPO?
ISS iFairs® are virtual recruitment events that allow candidates and schools to connect online. ISS EXPOs are in-person events that bring educators, recruiters, leaders, and partners together in a physical event environment.
Do I need an ISS EDUrecruit® profile to attend?
A complete ISS EDUrecruit® profile helps schools learn about you and may be required for some registration or participation steps. Create or update your profile before the event.
Can I interview with schools at a job fair?
Many events include opportunities to speak directly with recruiters, request or receive interview invitations, and continue conversations after the event. Interview availability depends on the event, school, and role.
How should I prepare for a job fair?
Update your profile and materials, research schools, review current vacancies, prepare questions, and decide how you want to introduce your experience and goals.
Are job fairs only for experienced international educators?
No. Events may include experienced international educators and candidates entering the sector. Requirements can vary by role, school, and event.
How do I register for an ISS job fair?
Select an upcoming event, sign in to ISS EDUrecruit® if needed, and follow the registration instructions in the ISS EDUplatform.

Next Steps

Ready to Meet International Schools?

Start with your ISS EDUrecruit® profile, explore upcoming events, and choose the job fair format that fits your next career move. ISS job fairs help you discover schools, ask better questions, and build the connections that can move your international school career forward.
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