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Teach Abroad with CIEE Teach in Chile VolunTeach Chile Teach in China Teach in South Korea Teach in Spain Teach in Thailand

Teach abroad with CIEE in one of five diverse locations. Teaching abroad is a life-changing experience that offers you a world of professional development and personal adventure. Become a global citizen. Connect in ways no traveler can. Around the world live people with a great desire to learn the English language—and to absorb American culture. Be part of this historical and essential cultural exchange as you teach about your family, your work, and your interests alongside vocabulary and verb conjugation. All you need to participate is a bachelor's degree in any subject and a love of language and culture that will inspire others!

CIEE Teach Abroad programs provide:

•	A salaried teaching placement, plus travel & medical insurance
•	A fun and informational in-country orientation
•	Classes on TEFL theory and teaching methodology
•	Knowledgeable staff offering pre-departure & emergency support
•	Visas included for Asian programs and visa application advice given for programs in Chile and Spain
•	Housing at the beginning of your stay; accommodations, housing stipend or room & board included.

Explore all the exciting details at www.ciee.org/teach

What Will Your Story Be?
If you're looking to trade in the 9-5 grind for the priceless chance to live, to look at your life and know you're making a difference, read this inspiring story by Mike Rios and his teach abroad experience with CIEE in Thailand. Read more »

Application Deadline Alerts: • Teach in Thailand this October; get your application in by July 10th. • Teach in Chile beginning late February 2010; get your application in by September 1st.

No teaching certificate required. Teach English abroad in Chile, Ghana, Spain or Thailand. Teaching placements with InterExchange Working Abroad include host family housing, meals and more.

• After a week-long orientation in Santiago, teaching placements in Chile are available throughout the country. Volunteers will teach in public schools, live with a host family in their community, improve their Spanish skills and receive a monthly stipend.

• The Teach English in China or Thailand program includes a 4-week TEFL certificate training course and a paid teaching placement from 3-12 months.

• Teaching English placements in the peaceful and welcoming African country of Ghana allows participants to choose from pre-schools, primary schools or libraries. The first week orientation includes onsite program visits that allow you to choose the option that best matches your interests.

• Teaching English in Spain placements are in and around Madrid. Participants receive free room and board with a Spanish host family in exchange for providing English-tutor type lessons to the family for 15 hours per week.

• Teaching English Abroad is a great way to experience the daily life and customs of other countries while leaving a lasting impression on the people you work with along the way.

Looking to make a difference while living abroad?
WorldTeach provides opportunities for individuals who want to make a meaningful contribution to international education by living and working as volunteer teachers in developing countries. Teaching opportunities are available for:

• A full year in American Samoa, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guyana, the Marshall Islands, Micronesia (Kosrae and Pohnpei islands), Namibia, Rwanda and Thailand.

• A semester in Chile or Namibia.

• During the summer months in Bulgaria, China, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Namibia, Poland and South Africa.

Most volunteers teach English as full-time employees; however, in some countries, subjects may include math, science, computer skills and HIV/AIDS awareness. In addition to teaching responsibilities, volunteers will have a role in the community and an opportunity to learn about the local culture and contribute to community life and development. Program fees range from free on up to $5,990, and include housing with a private room and meals (generally with a local host family), a small living stipend, round-trip international airfare, health insurance, training, a teaching position and field support. Candidates for year-long programs must have a bachelor's degree; summer program applicants must be at least eighteen. Check out the latest deadlines and fill out an application.

Witness firsthand the challenges and rewards of education as a WorldTeach volunteer teacher in a developing country. Watch video »

A WorldTeach teacher shares with you how her Costa Rica Year experience has changed her life in new and exciting ways. Read more »

Application Deadline Alert: Get your application in by July 15th for a year in Guyana (early August departure) or Thailand (early October departure).

TEFL Certificate & Teaching Programs

First stop: Prague, Czech Republic. Second stop and beyond: teach and travel your way around the world! In just four short weeks in the heart of Europe you can become TEFL certified and begin teaching English as a foreign language worldwide. TEFL Worldwide Prague provides everything you'll need: guidance settling into Prague, the 120-hour certificate course taught by experienced trainers and lifetime job assistance for teaching assignments at language schools, primary and secondary schools and companies as well as privately to individuals. On average, TEFL Worldwide graduates are working a couple of weeks following the course; sometimes even sooner. Training courses are offered each month and fill on a first-come, first-served basis. If you enjoy working with people from different backgrounds and cultures and want to make a difference in our world by teaching English, begin your journey with TEFL Worldwide!

• Travel and teach your way around the world with TEFL Worldwide Prague. After completing the TEFL certificate course, you will receive job guidance in finding current TEFL job openings for teaching positions and contacts for language schools throughout Europe, Africa, Asia and South America.

Welcome to the land of Himalayas, the Ganges, and experience the magic of some of the most spectacular landscapes on earth. This is India, a country of vibrant color and varied moods, where history seeps out of every possible corner. If teaching fascinates you, then nothing can be as rewarding as an internationally recognized TESOL certification course with the help of American TESOL Institute. This three-week (120-hour) intensive onsite teacher training course will equip you with the skills and techniques required to go beyond regular school teaching. Candidates will develop potential to get absorbed as corporate trainers, language school trainers, voice and accent trainers and soft skill trainers in India. So the job opportunities for teachers are also diverse and growing. With the growing need for learning English in non-English speaking nations, the demand for trained ESL teachers far exceeds the supply. The program fee is just US$750, with courses held in India almost every month (upcoming course dates include August 3rd, November 2nd and 30th). After completion of the TESOL course, a paid internship or volunteer project in India is provided. You also have the opportunity for a regular ESL teaching job in China, South Korea or Thailand! Fill out the online application form to fulfill your passion for teaching and traveling abroad.

• A TESOL certificate is a ticket to the world. It opens up opportunities that you probably have only dreamed of. Even for teachers with teaching qualifications and years of experience, a TEFL certificate is a must. American TESOL Institute courses are interactive and involve students in a broad range of practical activities. Trainees quickly improve their teaching skills and confidence to face a class in a friendly and supportive atmosphere while building a solid language teaching foundation.

Learn, Teach and Explore Thailand in 2009!
The Special Thai Project is a unique program offered from one of the premier teacher training organizations—American TESOL Institute. Over a five-month period you will earn an international TESOL certificate, be guaranteed a paid short-term teaching assignment in the invigorating setting of a Thai school and a vacation filled with adventure and cultural experiences. The certificate course is an intensive three-week, in-class program that blends theory and practical lessons with enough teaching practices to provide you with the real taste of classroom teaching. Upon course completion, you will be placed in a teaching position in Chiang Mai or Phuket over a 4-5 month period. The $750 fee includes TESOL certificate, visa and work permit, accommodations (single occupancy), airport pick-up, job placement, and a $900/month salary during your teaching assignment. To be eligible for this program you must be at least 21, a native English speaker and have a college degree. The next 2009 TESOL certificate course in Chiang Mai or Phuket begins on September 28th or October 12th. Fill out the online application to begin your teaching adventure abroad.

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