Empower Foreign Teachers！“外教论坛”首登TIDE2024卓越教师发展大会

在全球化教育格局中，外籍教师凭借其深厚的多元文化底蕴、卓越的语言能力以及创新的教学理念，已然成为推动中国国际学校教育质量提升的关键力量。国际学校在招聘外教时，有哪些考量？外教在职场上真正诉求是什么？面对招聘成本巨大的外籍高管，双方又有哪些博弈？5月24日-26日，由顶思主办的TIDE2024第六届卓越教师发展大会邀您共聚上海。此次大会将于5月25日13:00-17:30首办“外教论坛”，为从业外籍教师量身定制，行业资深从业者将齐聚一堂，共同探讨痛点难点，让职业发展之路畅通无阻！

In the context of globalization in education, foreign teachers, with their rich multicultural background, outstanding language skills, and innovative teaching concepts, have become a key driving force in improving the quality of international education in China. When recruiting foreign teachers, international schools consider various factors. What are the real demands of foreign teachers in their workplace? Facing the significant recruitment costs of foreign executives, what negotiations take place between both parties? From May 24th to 26th, TIDE2024 The 6th International Development of Educators, organized by TopSchools, invites you to gather in Shanghai. The conference will host the inaugural "Foreign Teacher Forum" from 13:00 to 17:30 on May 25th, tailored specifically for foreign teachers in the industry. Seasoned professionals in the field will gather together to address common pain points and challenges, ensuring a smooth path for professional development!

自1993年至今，国际学校行业已迈过30年发展历程。多年来，外籍人才不断涌入中国国际教育行业，特别是专业能力强，管理经验丰富的外方高管更是市场上的稀缺人才。

Since 1993, the international school industry has experienced over 30 years of development. Over the years, foreign talent has continuously flowed into the Chinese international education industry, especially highly qualified professionals and experienced foreign executives, who are scarce talents in the market.

根据顶思发布的2023年《中国国际学校薪酬报告》，在总校长、副校长、学术校长、学部校长四个维度，外籍校长的薪酬都高于中方校长，特别是总校长一职差异最大，中方校长月薪中位数为50000元，外方则达91500元，外籍高管招聘成本高，国际学校态度谨慎。

According to the "2023 China International School Compensation & Benefit Report" released by TopSchools, foreign principals receive higher compensation than their Chinese counterparts across four dimensions: headmaster, deputy headmaster, academic director, and department head. The disparity is most pronounced in the position of headmaster, where the median monthly salary for Chinese principals is 50,000 yuan, while for foreign principals, it reaches 91,500 yuan. Due to the high recruitment costs of foreign executives, international schools approach the matter with caution.

不仅如此，国际学校行业对教师人才质量的要求进一步提升，但人才结构性矛盾延续，工作难找、人才难招，人才供需凸现失衡。学校聘用资金有限，外教合法认证难，优质外教少，招聘标准高是行业现实问题，优质外籍教师依旧是市场稀缺品。

Furthermore, the international school industry has raised its requirements for the quality of teaching staff. However, structural contradictions in talent persist, with difficulties in finding jobs and recruiting talent, leading to an imbalance in supply and demand. Schools have limited funds for hiring, and it’s challenging to obtain legitimate certification for foreign teachers. Quality foreign teachers are scarce, and high recruitment standards are a practical issue in the industry. Thus, high-quality foreign teachers remain a rare commodity in the market.

外教人才市场正在历经新一轮的动荡。特别是近年来席卷全球的疫情犹如一块试金石，既揭示了外籍教师群体在应对突发危机、适应教育变革过程中的种种挑战，也凸显了蕴含其中的转型机遇。在此关键时刻，搭建一个深度对话、经验互鉴、问题共议的专业平台显得尤为迫切且必要。

The foreign teacher talent market is currently undergoing a new round of turbulence. Particularly, the global pandemic in recent years has acted as a litmus test, revealing various challenges faced by the foreign teacher community in responding to sudden crises and adapting to educational changes. It also highlights the transformational opportunities within these challenges. At this critical juncture, establishing a professional platform for in-depth dialogue, experience sharing, and collective problem-solving becomes both urgent and necessary.

此次TIDE2024“外教论坛”正是在这样的背景下应运而生，大会旨在汇聚行业精英，共探疫情后时代的教育新常态，梳理挑战，挖掘机遇，为在华外教以及有志于投身中国教育事业的外籍同仁提供具有前瞻性和实践性的指导与支持。您的专业见解、实战经验与独特视角，无疑将为论坛注入宝贵智慧，激发深层思考，助力整个外籍教师社群在变局中找准定位，蓄力前行。期待您的期待您的莅临与精彩分享，为大会增添启迪与智慧！

The TIDE 2024 "Empower·K12 Foreign Teachers" emerges against this backdrop, aiming to gather industry elites to explore the new normal in education post-pandemic era, identify challenges, unearth opportunities, and provide forward-looking and practical guidance and support for foreign teachers in China as well as foreign colleagues aspiring to contribute to the Chinese education sector. Your professional insights, practical experiences, and unique perspectives will undoubtedly inject valuable wisdom into the forum, stimulate deep reflection, and empower the entire community of foreign teachers to navigate the changing landscape and forge ahead. We look forward to your presence and exciting contributions, enriching the conference with enlightenment and wisdom!

为您揭秘此次“外教论坛”有四大亮点！

▫ 权威专家对话：此次大会主旨发言邀请到国内一线国际学校校长、高管、资深教师深入剖析行业趋势，提供前沿视角。

▫ 实战经验交流：一线外教现身说法，分享成功案例与应对策略，解决实际教学难题。

▫ 资源对接平台：促进各大国际学校与优质外教资源的有效对接，构建长期合作网络。

▫ 自由讨论工坊：给予外教自由探讨的机会，促进参会外教的交流与合作。

Here are the four highlights of the TIDE 2024 "Empower·K12 Foreign Teachers"：

▫ Expert Dialogues: The conference will feature keynote speeches from authoritative experts, including frontline international school principals, executives, and seasoned teachers, who will delve deep into industry trends and provide cutting-edge perspectives.

▫ Practical Experience Exchange: Foreign teachers from the frontline will share their success stories and strategies for addressing real teaching challenges, fostering practical learning and problem-solving.

▫ Resource Matching Platform: Facilitating effective connections between major international schools and high-quality foreign teacher resources, establishing a long-term cooperative network.

▫ Open Discussion Workshops: Providing foreign teachers with opportunities for free discussion, fostering communication and collaboration among participants, and encouraging open exploration of ideas.

TIDE2024 专题论坛：

“外教论坛”活动方案

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专题论坛主题：

“增强K-12外籍教师能力：职业发展导航、课程设计、团队整合和招聘策略

日期与时间：5月25日13:30–17:30  

地点：上海青浦协和学校一楼小剧场（场地图见附件1） 

目标受众：K-12学校管理人员、外籍教师、人力资源专业人员和有志于成为外教的在华外籍人士

论坛背景：

在全球化教育背景下，外籍教师以其独特的文化背景、语言优势及多元化的教学理念，在中国国际学校中扮演着举足轻重的角色。然而，突如其来的疫情犹如一面镜子，映照出外籍教师行业在应对危机、适应变革中的挑战与机遇。此刻，更加迫切地需要一个深度对话、经验共享、问题探讨的平台——外籍教师论坛，以期在行业洗牌与新思考的大潮中，为在华外教及有志于投身中国教育事业的外籍人士提供切实的指导与支持。

活动流程：

13:30-13:40 欢迎和介绍

主持人开场白、活动概述和当天议程介绍 

拟邀主持人：顶思或承办方外籍校长

13:40-14:10 主旨演讲1

主题：疫情后的行业洞察与应对策略

疫情对全球教育格局造成了深刻影响，外籍教师群体亦面临离任与回归的抉择，行业生态经历了一场前所未有的重塑。行业专家深入剖析疫情后外籍教师市场的现状与趋势，解读政策动态，帮助外教清晰理解行业变化，从而做出更为明智的职业规划。

14:10-14:30 主旨演讲2

职业规划和职业发展

直击外教在国际学校中面临的职业发展问题，提供实用的职业规划和专业发展建议。同时，通过资深外教的职业发展之路，揭示职业发展的有效策略与路径，打通外教的晋升之路。

14:30-14:50 主旨演讲3

职业发展“避坑”指南与成功路径

直击外教在中国学校入职过程中可能遇到的种种困惑，如签证办理、工作合同解读、薪酬福利谈判等，提供实用的“避坑”建议。同时，通过资深外教的成功案例分享，揭示职业发展的有效策略与路径，助力新人快速适应角色，稳健步入职业生涯快车道。

14:50-15:20 茶歇

15:20-15:50 主旨演讲4

备课与授课的艺术：创新教学法与家校沟通启发

教学是外教的核心职责，论坛将聚焦备课方法、授课技巧、课程设计创新等方面，引入国内外先进的教学理念与实践，激发外教的教学热情与创新意识。此外，还将就如何进行有效的家校沟通展开讨论，让外教掌握提升家校合作效果的秘诀，共同为学生的全面发展保驾护航。

15:50-16:30 圆桌对话 4人

成为一名中国外教：团队融入的难点与跨文化沟通技巧

在华外教不仅是一名教师，更是文化传播的使者。圆桌探讨如何跨越文化差异，实现与本地团队的有效融合，提升团队协作效率。同时，传授外教如何运用跨文化沟通技巧，建立良好的家校关系，提升教学质量与学生满意度。

16:30-17:30 自由沟通

TIDE 2024 Special Forum: Empower·K12 Foreign Teachers

Theme:

"Enhancing the Capabilities of K-12 Foreign Teachers: Career Development Guidance, Curriculum Design, Team Integration, and Recruitment Strategies"

Date & Time: May 25, 2024, 13:30–17:30

Location: First Floor Theater, Shanghai united international school Qingpu campus

Target Audience: K-12 School Administrators, Foreign Teachers, Human Resources Professionals, and Foreign Nationals Aspiring to Become Foreign Teachers in China

Forum Background:

In the context of globalization in education, foreign teachers play a crucial role in Chinese international schools with their unique cultural backgrounds, language advantages, and diverse teaching philosophies. However, the sudden outbreak of the pandemic acted as a mirror, reflecting the challenges and opportunities faced by the foreign teacher industry in crisis response and adaptation to change. At this moment, there is an urgent need for a platform for in-depth dialogue, experience sharing, and problem discussion — the Foreign Teacher Forum, aiming to provide practical guidance and support for foreign teachers in China and foreign nationals aspiring to contribute to the Chinese education sector amidst industry reshuffling and new thinking.

Event Schedule:

13:30-13:40 

Welcome and Introduction

Opening remarks by the host, overview of the event, and introduction to the day's agenda

Proposed Host: TopThink or Foreign Principal from the organizing institution

13:40-14:10 

Keynote Speech 1

Topic: Insights and Response Strategies After the Pandemic

Industry experts delve into the current situation and trends in the foreign teacher market post-pandemic, interpret policy dynamics, and help foreign teachers understand industry changes for smarter career planning.

14:10-14:30 

Keynote Speech 2

Career planning and professional development

Addressing  challenges foreign teachers may encounter in their career development,  providing practical suggestions to their career planning and professional development. Additionally, through sharing the successful cases of career development,  effective strategies and paths for career development are revealed.

14:30-14:50 

Keynote Speech 3

Career Development: Pitfall Guide and Success Path

Addressing various challenges foreign teachers may encounter in joining Chinese schools, such as visa processing, contract interpretation, salary negotiation, etc., providing practical advice to avoid pitfalls. Additionally, through sharing successful cases of seasoned foreign teachers, effective strategies and paths for career development are revealed, assisting newcomers in adapting quickly and steadily entering the fast lane of their careers.

14:50-15:20 Tea Break

15:20-15:50 Keynote Speech 4

The Art of Lesson Planning and Teaching: Innovative Teaching Methods and Inspiring Home-School Communication

The forum will focus on lesson planning methods, teaching skills, curriculum design innovation, introducing advanced teaching concepts and practices from home and abroad, stimulating foreign teachers' teaching enthusiasm and innovation awareness. Additionally, discussions will be held on how to conduct effective home-school communication, allowing foreign teachers to grasp the secrets of improving home-school cooperation, jointly escorting students' comprehensive development.

15:50-16:30 

Roundtable Dialogue 

(4 participants)

Becoming a Foreign Teacher in China: Difficulties in Team Integration and Cross-Cultural Communication Skills

Foreign teachers in China are not only teachers but also cultural ambassadors. The roundtable will discuss how to overcome cultural differences, achieve effective integration with local teams, and enhance team cooperation efficiency. Meanwhile, foreign teachers will be taught how to use cross-cultural communication skills to establish good home-school relationships, improve teaching quality, and student satisfaction.

16:30-17:30 

Open Communication

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Registration consultation

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If you want to participate in the "Foreign Teacher Forum", please scan the QR code for consultation

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流程与签到

酒店指南

Hotel Guide

大会协议酒店：上海青浦开元名庭

Conference Agreement Hotel: Shanghai Qingpu Kaiyuan Mingting

▫ 酒店地址：青浦区业锦路451弄1号 (距学校约800米，步行12分钟)

Hotel address: No.1, Lane 451, Yejin Road, Qingpu District (about 800 meters from the school, 12 minutes' walk)

▫ 酒店价格：360元含双早

Hotel price: 360 yuan includes double breakfast.

▫ 预定方式：电话[phone]，报TIDE2024顶思教师发展大会

Booking method: call 18917891387 with TIDE2024 Top Teacher Development Conference.

请自行拨打酒店销售电话预定，离店付款

Please call the hotel sales phone to make a reservation and pay when you leave the hotel.

周边其他酒店推荐

（非协议酒店，请通过携程等平台自行预定）

Recommended by other hotels around (non-agreement hotels, please book by yourself through Ctrip and other platforms)

温馨提示：请尽早预定行程，以免带来出行不便

Tips: Please book your trip as early as possible to avoid inconvenience.

交通指南

Traffic Guide

▫ 高铁：上海虹桥高铁站

High-speed rail: high-speed railway station, Hongqiao, Shanghai, away from the school.

▫ 机场：上海虹桥机场

Airport: Shanghai Hongqiao Airport

▫ 地铁站：9号线佘山站，距离学校约2.5公里

Subway Station: Sheshan Station on Line 9, about 2.5 kilometers away from the school.

停车指南

Parking Guidence

5月24日：周边无停车位，请选择公共交通出行

May 24th: There is no parking space around, so please choose public transportation.

5月25-26日：学校周边路面或山姆超市停车

May 25-26: Parking on the pavement around the school or in Sam supermarket.

大会信息

日期：5月24-26日

地点：上海青浦区协和双语学校

主题：匠心智器

形式：论坛+分论坛+公开课+访校+神奇教师展示

参会对象：国际学校&双语学校在职教师、学校高级管理、教学研究者、第三方服务商等

参会性质：专业类会议，参会人员审核制

人数规模：400人

主办方：顶思

承办方：上海青浦区协和双语学校

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TIDE2024 标准票 880元

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