ELIC Blog

We talk a lot about building cross-cultural community. It’s something we love, and we see so much benefit for everyone... Read More

Mary has been living as a single woman in the Middle East for nearly seven years in three different countries. This... Read More

Culture life Teacher community

People are central to the ELIC story. We exist because we care about the people we serve and the teachers we send. We... Read More

For some, traveling—especially moving overseas—is an intimidating thought. It sounds difficult and frightening to be in... Read More

Culture travel training

Transition is a familiar friend to most ELIC teachers. It comes with its challenges, of course, but the range of... Read More

ELIC intentionally goes to difficult places. This doesn't necessarily mean dangerous places; we are privileged to work... Read More

ELIC is driven by the idea of the family—found and forged—on our teams and in local communities overseas. These groups... Read More

TCK Family team

A new year is always full of opportunity, and we are excited about where ELIC is headed in 2025. The best adventures... Read More

People Culture life community

Education matters for a teacher in any situation, but it's an especially interesting story for native speakers teaching... Read More

Teacher education career

Imagine the feeling of moving out for the first time. You’ve lived in this family's culture your whole life, and now... Read More

People plans Teacher resources

Our teams need all kinds of people who function in different ways to be effective. We’re taking a couple of blog posts... Read More

People English team

Stories, tips, and inspiration from across the world