TORF is the recruiting fair of choice for Canadian teachers and international schools around the world.

TORF is a face-to-face component of our Teachers’ Overseas Recruitment Services (TOPS), which is offered online throughout the year to Canadian teachers, new and experienced, interested in launching their international teaching career.

Queen's University Faculty of Education has been inviting international schools to recruit Canadian teachers since 1989 as part of TORF. We have successfully placed thousands of teachers in schools around the world.

TORF is an annual on-site recruiting fair that allows teachers to have face-to-face interviews with independent, accredited international schools, and to sign contracts. The fair takes place at Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario, Canada, every year at the end of January. During the fair, teachers are introduced to the international schools through formal school presentations, interview sign-up session, as well as a networking reception. During the fair, international school administrators interview teachers for various teaching jobs. Our expert career advisors are available to coach teachers on making the decision to go abroad to teach. As a not-for-profit educational organization, we also provide valuable professional development opportunities for teachers and school administrators throughout the TORF weekend.

Mission: To be a portal for Canadian teachers, new and experienced, to launch their overseas teaching careers with leading international schools worldwide, and to create opportunities for professional and organizational growth.

Teachers Attending TOPS

Teach abroad to advance your teaching career and to gain international perspective while discovering new parts of the world.

International Schools Attending TOPS

TOPS is an opportunity for administrators in accredited international schools to hire Canadian teachers, new and experienced.

33rd Annual TORF will be virtual this year

Details about the virtual fair are coming soon

TORF provides an on-site, three-day venue that allows teachers to have face-to-face interviews with international school administrators, and to sign contracts. We have impressive placement statistics and offer candidate support that is equal to none.​

We are renowned for our collegial and cooperative atmosphere and for our personal touch. Our planning committee consists of Queen’s faculty, staff, students and alumni, who are all committed to international education. Our attention to detail and on-site support are designed to support teachers as they make important decisions. As a not-for-profit educational organization, we also provide valuable professional development opportunities for teachers and school administrators throughout the TORF weekend.

* Please note the Queen's University COVID-19 Vaccination requirements for everyone visiting the University. 

Online - Year Round

TOPS provides an online service that allows teachers and international school administrators to connect virtually and complete the hiring process. Candidates and schools have the same access to the hiring portal as those attending the on-site fair.