Teachers' Overseas Recruiting Fair
TORF is the recruiting fair of choice in Canada for many independent, accredited international schools.
Queen's University Faculty of Education has been inviting International Schools to recruit Canadian Teachers since 1986. In 1989, Teachers' Overseas Recruiting Fair (TORF) was established by the Faculty of Education. Since then, we have placed thousands of teachers in schools in hundreds of countries. Organized by educators for educators, TORF and TOPS create inspiring opportunities for personal, professional and organizational growth.
Mission: To provide a collegial and supportive environment in which outstanding, innovative educators are partnered with leading international schools.
Information & Registration
Registration now open for TORF 2019! Register below.
Teachers Attending TORF
Teach abroad to enhance your professional skills and to gain a new perspective while also discovering new parts of the world.
International Schools Attending TORF
TORF is an opportunity for administrators in accredited international schools to hire Canadian teachers.*School registration is by invitation.
31st Annual TORF - January 25 - 27, 2019
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.
TORF provides an opportunity for teachers to have face-to-face interviews with international schools.
Network with other teachers and administrators from all over the world.
Discover international teaching opportunities at independent, accredited international schools.
Many contracts are offered and signed on the weekend of the fair.
We're looking forward to receiving your application to TORF!
TORF 2019 Schedule
| Thursday, January 24 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 am - 5:00 pm | Recruiters: Registration and screening candidate files | Holiday Inn Waterfront Hotel |
| 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm | Recruiter Meet and Greet | Holiday Inn Waterfront Hotel |
| Friday, January 25 | ||
| 8:00 am - 1:00 pm | Registration and screening candidate files | Holiday Inn Waterfront Hotel |
| 11:00 am - 12:00 pm | Workshop for recruiters: Creating and Maintaining a Supportive Environment for Students with Disabilities by Dr. Jordan Shurr | Holiday Inn Waterfront Hotel |
| 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm |
Workshop for recruiters: Flourishing leadership: Attending to the well-being capacity of school principals by Dr. Benjamin Kutsyuruba |
Holiday Inn Waterfront Hotel |
| 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm |
Workshop for recruiters: Enhancing Learning: Conducting Effective Educational Program Evaluation by Dr. Michelle Seale |
Holiday Inn Waterfront Hotel |
| 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm | Workshop for candidates (recruiters welcome to sit in): International Interviews | Auditorium, Duncan McArthur Hall |
| 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm | Workshop for candidates (recruiters welcome to sit in): Teaching Overseas | Auditorium, Duncan McArthur Hall |
| 7:00 pm - 7:30 pm | Opening Plenary Session - Mandatory | Auditorium, Duncan McArthur Hall |
| 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm | Interview Sign-up Session - Mandatory | Gymnasium, Duncan McArthur Hall |
| Saturday, January 26 | ||
| 7:00 am - 5:00 pm | Interviews and School Presentations | Various rooms, Duncan McArthur Hall |
| 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm | Candidate and Recruiter Wine and Cheese Reception | Education Library, Duncan McArthur Hall |
| 6:30 pm | Recruiter reception | Holiday Inn Waterfront Hotel |
| 7:30 pm | Recruiter TORF Banquet Grandview | Holiday Inn Waterfront Hotel |
| Sunday, January 27 | ||
| 7:00 am - 2:00 pm | Interviews and School Presentations | Various rooms, Duncan McArthur Hall |
| 11:00 am - 12:00 pm | What’s Next Panel for candidates | Auditorium, Duncan McArthur Hall |
Teachers’ Overseas Placement Service (TOPS)
In addition to TORF, we also maintain a registry of teachers interested in international opportunities, the Teachers' Overseas Placement Service (TOPS). TOPS operates on a year-round basis and is open to teachers with certification in North America and to accredited, international schools. International schools that did not attend TORF may register to have access to our candidate database after TORF concludes.