International House Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 31 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
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First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at International House.
International House
Teacher
Mid Average Positive experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Other
I had a nice interview in May 2025 that seemed to focus on what I wanted from the position. The questions weren't difficult, but they made me think for sure. Lasted about 1 hour.
Confirmed questions5 questions
- Can you discuss challenging situations you've encountered in the classroom?
- What are your expectations from a school?
- Could you describe the ideal team you'd like to collaborate with?
International House
Secretary
Entry Easy Negative experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral
After two long interviews and lots of encouraging words, I waited three weeks with no news. Finally, I just received a rejection email. A lot of disappointment and bitterness, that's all... I don't know if I'll try applying for one of their positions again in the future.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Tell me about yourself and explain your educational background.
International House
ESL Teacher
Entry Average Negative experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
I interviewed for a position at IH in Reggio Calabria. Had two interviews in February. Interviews themselves were fine and not too difficult. I was told after the second interview I'd know the outcome after a month. A month later I still hadn't heard back to I chased this up. I recieved a reply that although they'd been very impressed with my interviews, they didn't know if they would be able to offer me a position as they needed someone experienced so they needed more time to decide. Another month later, after having still not had an answer I chased this up a second time and was told that even though they really liked me, they weren't going to be able to offer a position to a newly qualified teacher so they wouldn't be taking my application further. However, they did ask if they could contact me again nearer the start of the academic year if a position for a newly qualified teacher opened up. I declined as I'd already waited two months as this point, and had to chase them twice. It was incredibly frustrating as they knew that I'd only just finished my CELTA when they interviewed me. I didn't lie on my CV so to allow me to interview twice and then wait so long after interview for something they were aware of before the first interview makes no sense to me. I invested a lot of time and energy to their interview process and they completely messed me around and played with my emotions. There was no mention on their job advert of not wanting a newly qualified teacher. Incredibly unprofessional.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Could you please tell us a little bit about yourself?
International House
EFL Teacher
Entry Average Positive experience Decline offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral
Before the interview, I was given some info about the school, the onboarding, and the city. The person interviewing me was super nice but still professional. I was asked about my good and bad points, my experience with the CELTA, and how I'd teach different types of students, like those needing exam help, younger kids, or C1 level students.
Confirmed questions5 questions
- What prompted your career change?
- Could you describe your strengths and weaknesses?
- How would you manage a classroom of young learners?
International House Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from International House interview reports.
“Could you explain some basic grammar rules?”
Read reports →“Can you identify a pronunciation challenge that students might face?”
Read reports →“How would you handle a situation where a child goes missing?”
Read reports →“What would be your teaching strategy for a C1 level class?”
Read reports →“How would you prepare students for an exam in your class?”
Read report →“Which subjects or classes do you enjoy teaching the most?”
Read report →“What level and age group would you like to teach?”
Read report →“What would be your approach to managing a shy student?”
Read report →“How would you manage a classroom of young learners?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 31 International House interview reports.