TEACH ABROAD

Council on International Education Exchange (CIEE)

Countries: Chile, China, Spain, Thailand

Eligibility Requirements: $50 application fee; have a Bachelor’s degree prior to departure; see website for further eligibility requirements

Program Duration: varies; usually academic semester or year (6-12 months)

Paid: stipend paid in local currency in Chile, China, and Thailand

Other Compensation: free housing in China & Thailand, one-month free rent Chile; other benefits listed on website

Tel: 1-800-40-STUDY

Web: http://www.ciee.org/teach.aspx

The Japan Exchange and Teaching Program (JET)

Countries: Japan

Eligibility Requirements: have excellent English language skills; have a Bachelor’s degree (or will have by departure date); interest in Japan; under 40 years of age; see website for further eligibility requirements

Program Duration: 12 months

Paid: yes

Other Compensation: support system and resources for participants

Tel: 1-404-240-4300

Web: www.jetprogramme.org/

Teach English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)

Countries: Africa, Asia, Europe, Middle East

Eligibility Requirements: some sites require a TEFL certification; others only require a Bachelor’s degree; see website for further eligibility requirements

Program Duration:  varies by program; usually academic semester/year long

Paid: yes

Other Compensation: varies by program

Tel: (UK) +44 (0) 709 216 5424; see website to contact TEFL by email

Web: http://www.tefl.com

World Teach

Countries: Chile, China, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guyana, Marshall Islands, Namibia, Pohnpei, Poland, South Africa

Eligibility Requirements: must be at least 18 years old; Bachelor’s degree for year-long programs; commitment to teaching and international development; see website for further eligibility requirements

Program Duration: Two months for summer programs; 10-12 months for long-term

Paid: no

Other Compensation: training and support; housing included; see website for additional information

Tel: 1-800-483-2240

Web: http://www.worldteach.org

Note:  This listing is for informational purposes only.  USC does not endorse any specific teach abroad program and suggests that students carefully research any teach abroad program prior to submitting an application.