The Atelier Journal

No Need to Load Up Before You Leave! Our Most Loved Irish Products You Can Easily Find in the UAE
No Need to Load Up Before You Leave! Our Most Loved Irish Products You Can Easily Find in the UAE
If you’re Irish, you probably understand the urge to pack your suitcase full of your favourite Irish products before heading abroad. We all know someone who packs a sandwich bag... Read more...
Teach in Italy
Teach in Italy
This week, I’m delighted to share Ciara's story, a fellow teacher from Donegal who has ventured far from home to teach internationally. With nine years of teaching experience, four in... Read more...
Teaching in Australia
Teaching in Australia
This week, I had the pleasure of speaking with Aoife Condron Rigney, known on Instagram as @teacha_efa, a dedicated primary school teacher from County Offaly, Ireland, whose teaching career has... Read more...
Teaching in Canada
Teaching in Canada
This week, I had the pleasure of catching up with Heather Lucas, a seasoned educator originally from Toronto, Canada. With over 10 years of teaching experience spanning Canada, Egypt, and... Read more...
Teaching in Uganda
Teaching in Uganda
This week, I had the pleasure of speaking with Robyn, a passionate and dedicated teacher originally from South Africa. With seven years of teaching experience spanning three countries, Robyn has... Read more...
Teaching in Malaysia
Teaching in Malaysia
This week, I had the pleasure of speaking with Rachael, a dedicated teacher whose international teaching journey has taken her from London to the vibrant classrooms of Malaysia and now... Read more...
Teaching in Mallorca, Spain
Teaching in Mallorca, Spain
This week, I caught up with Lisa McAlpine, a Scottish primary school teacher currently in her second year of teaching in Dubai. With six years of experience under her belt,... Read more...
Teaching in New York
Teaching in New York
This week, I caught up with Alannah McGettigan, a passionate educator from Co. Donegal, Ireland, currently in her second year teaching at a primary school in Dublin. Alannah’s teaching journey... Read more...
Teaching in Germany
Teaching in Germany
This week, I had the pleasure of chatting with Jess, a passionate teacher from a suburban town in North Dublin. After teaching for one year in Ireland, Jess decided to... Read more...
Teaching in Dubai
Teaching in Dubai
I often get asked questions about teaching in Dubai, so I have put together this post to answer some of the most common ones. Whether you’re thinking about making the... Read more...
Attesting Your Irish Documents for the UAE
Disclaimer: This blog post is my own experience of getting my documents attested. Please do extensive research and ask your HR for guidance. One of the most confusing processes for making the move to the UAE will be getting your documents attested. Usually HR will only require your highest degree and/or teacher qualification to be attested but some may ask that your college transcripts are too, however I can not say what a school will or will not request. I personally did not need transcripts to be attested, just scans... Read more...