Stories

The best research is reading what other teachers say.

Real teachers, real classrooms, real moves. Here's what life with Leading Out looks like, in their own words.

Alan Travers
Alan Travers
Coordinator, Education Career Services
Faculty of Education, Queen's University
At Queen's University, over the last 20+ years, we have helped thousands of teachers secure positions overseas in dozens of countries.
Jessica Rabe
Jessica Rabe
Canada
Geography

Resourceful, honest, caring, and professional. Just do it. Take the chance and see the world from different points of view.

Kira Shelman
Kira Shelman
Idaho, USA
Brigham Young University, Idaho

I could not have had this amazing opportunity to move to Australia and teach in Victoria without Leading Out.

Alisha Esteves
Alisha Esteves
Canada
Chemistry, Math, French

It has always been a dream for me to teach in Australia and Leading Out made it possible. They made the process seamless and they were there every step of the way.

Oshaen-Lynn Swartz
Oshaen-Lynn Swartz
Kingston, ON
Queen's University
Intermediate/Senior English & French

Leading Out has been a light in my journey from Canada to Australia. Thanks to Steve and his team's ongoing support, we were able to focus on teaching.

Amanda Corbett
Amanda Corbett
Moose Jaw, SK
University of Regina
K-12 Dance, Drama, Visual Arts

Leading Out made the transition into teaching and living in Australia very smooth by supporting me through the entire experience.

Lia
Lia
Canada
PE, English, French, Humanities

Leading Out was an incredible team to work with. They helped me navigate through the tedious paperwork.

Steven
Steven
Hamilton, ON
Trent University
English

Leading Out found me a full-time job long after the school year had started — and it is the best staff I have ever worked with.

Ron
Ron
Windsor, ON
University of Windsor
Physics / Mathematics

Leading Out has been there the entire way! If you need someone to support you, you can count on Leading Out.

James
James
Halifax, NS
Acadia University
Science & Mathematics

The Leading Out services are first-class services that every traveling teacher should take advantage of. Teaching in Victoria has been an enjoyable experience and I would recommend it!

Jamie
Jamie
Kent, UK
Brighton University
Physical Education

Leading Out has been a huge help to me both before I arrived and since I have been in Australia. I have enjoyed the social events they have organised.

Quinn
Quinn
Pembroke, ON
Queen's University
English & French

They found me an apartment before I got here, they set up a bank account for me, they organised my interviews and found me a job.

Erin
Erin
Haliburton, ON
Nipissing University
Primary

Leading Out was very helpful in finding me a place to live. I was very thankful for the bank set-up. You never feel alone!

Sara
Sara
Toronto, ON
York University
Primary

Leading Out was really good about answering the little questions that I had.

Jessica
Jessica
Kingston, ON
Queen's University
English / Physical Education

Leading Out is incredibly supportive and assisted us not only with teaching questions, but also gave us advice about landlord dilemmas, tax information, travel advice — they were available if we had any problems or concerns.

Karolina
Karolina
Jonkoping, Sweden
Jonkoping University
French

From the very beginning Leading Out has given me all the support and information I needed to dare taking the step to move and work in Australia.

Katie
Katie
Toronto, ON
Western University
Primary

Leading Out gives trustworthy advice on daily life in Australia. Listen to the advice that is given by Leading Out — they know what they are talking about.

Nicole
Nicole
Toronto, ON
Western University
Primary

Moving to Australia has proven to be one of the best experiences of my life!

Lia
Lia
Sidney, BC
University of Victoria
Primary

Leading Out has helped me connect with other teachers, and build those friendships that are crucial when you first arrive in a big city.

Alison
Alison
Midhurst, ON
York University
Mathematics

I chose the full package with Leading Out because I wanted this experience to go smoothly — and it was worth every cent.

Jessica
Jessica
Peterborough, ON
Western University
Primary

Leading Out has helped us all along the way in preparation for my arrival. They booked our flights, set up our bank account, found us a place to live, and regularly checked up on us.

Susannah
Susannah
Picton, ON
Griffith University
Primary & French

Leading Out has been a great help in terms of getting paperwork sorted quickly and efficiently.

Christina
Christina
Napanee, ON
Queen's University
Primary

The service that has assisted me the most is getting set up with casual relief work before even arriving in Australia.

Jennifer
Jennifer
Minnesota, USA
Huntington University
Primary

The social events through Leading Out have been a great time to see different places, meet new people, and network a bit on what they have been doing in classes.

Oksana
Oksana
Windsor, ON
University of Windsor
Primary

Everything was very well organized and planned to make the transition smooth.

Jeff
Jeff
Toronto, ON
OISE
Music

Leading Out provided me with a great location for living as well as social activities outside of teaching — opportunities to attend footy games, wine tours, and the local zoo.

Jen
Jen
Halifax, NS
University of Maine
Primary

Leading Out has provided me with tremendous support, guidance, advice and valuable information since the very first day I inquired about the network.

Tracy
Tracy
Sunderland, ON
UOIT
Math / Science

Teaching overseas is an amazing experience. The only advice I can really give is to come with an open mind.

Elli
Elli
Toronto, ON
Physical Education

The airport pick-up was a great service to have. Especially since before my trip I didn't know anyone in Australia, having Leading Out there at the airport lifted a huge worry off my shoulders.

Paul
Paul
Scarborough, ON
York University
English

As a Leading Out teacher, I have really enjoyed the social outings that take place every now and then where you get to meet other teachers doing what you are doing.

Jackie
Jackie
Nova Scotia
Mount Saint Vincent University
Primary

Leading Out's been a huge help with everything. I have a tendency to ask a lot of questions and they always respond quickly.