Elevate Education
This program provides high potential recent graduates with an opportunity to kickstart their teaching careers in an international school setting. The program provides practical experience bridging the gap between higher education and the needs of the job market. With mentorship from experienced teachers, candidates progress through modules while applying what they have learned in a practical IB school setting.
Hosting department
The KAUST School (TKS) is a coeducational pre-kindergarten to grade 12 international school that serves the KAUST community. Trainees will be prepared for a teaching career path in which they will grow their professional skills with the support of an experienced mentor teacher.
As the interns progress through the program support teaching and learning and move towards increased responsibilities within the classroom.
- Participate in an international IB school setting
- Receive diverse mentorship from highly experienced educators
- Learn and practice 21st-century teaching and learning strategies
- Engage in planning meetings with mentor teacher - support teaching and learning in the classroom
- Gradually increase classroom responsibilities and begin teaching whole class lessons
- Learn a variety of assessment strategies
- Assist the teacher with the preparation and delivery of classroom activities/lessons
Training program duration: 12 months
Program Qualifications
What you need to qualify for this training program:
- Recent Saudi graduates between the years of 2021 – 2023
- Graduated with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5/ 4, 4.5/5
- Maximum of 2 years of teaching experience
- KG and Elementary applicants: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Education is preferred for all applicants.
- Secondary school applicants: Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Education or subject-specific (e.g., mathematics, science, Arabic etc.)
- IELTS score of 6.5 online test with a minimum of 6 in each band
- Age: 22-28 years
Documentation Required:
The below will be requested after you pass the initial application:
- Portfolio of work:
- Three lesson plans
- Three samples of student work
- Two learning resources that were created by the applicant
- Written statement about your personal teaching philosophy and reason for joining the program answering the questions below (500 words).
- What are your beliefs about how children learn?
- What are the characteristics of a successful learning environment for children?
Recruitment Stages
Application opens:
April 1, 2023
The form includes the general information required and submission of relevant documents. Application open (1 April – 7 April)
Qualified applicants will be required to submit a video to introduce themselves and answer some questions to move to the next stage. To view a sample of the video submission, please click here
Recruiters will assess the submission form with the department managers
A zoom panel interview with the school representatives (week of May 7)
An opportunity to explore a day of an Elevate Education trainee at the KAUST Schools (week of May 28)
Accepted applicants will receive directions on the relocation and onboarding process (week of June 4)
Training Journey
Trainees will go through various internal, external, and practical training programs during their 12 months journey
Internal program modules include (but are not limited to):
- Building a culture of feedback
- Establishing a culture or learning
- Strategies for engaging students in learning
- Assessment for learning
- Differentiation
External professional development that includes:
- IB certified workshops (PYP, MYP, DP – depending on placement)
- Positive Discipline Certification
Additional professional development opportunities based on specialization from renowned educators.