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Make a meaningful contribution in a developing country and further your own learning and growth as a WorldTeach volunteer teacher!

Make a meaningful contribution in a developing country as a WorldTeach volunteer teacher! You'll receive teacher and leadership training, language preparation and cross-cultural communication—key skills that will be useful in any career. Opportunities are available for a summer, semester or for a full school year. Learn more about WorldTeach's first ever full year program in Tanzania for an early June departure (apply by March 15th).

Backdoorjobs.com • Short-Term Job AdventuresAre you ready to share the skills and knowledge gained through your education and life experience with cultures from around the world? Tomorrow could be the day you wake up living with a new family, speaking a different language, trying new foods, earning money and developing the minds of your students.

Whether you're fresh out of college or in job transition with adventure teaching in mind, you have plenty of options to choose from. Obtain your TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) certificate—training that will provide you with all the necessary skills and knowledge to lead an English class as a trained teacher. Or, perhaps you'd like a teaching job and cultural experience ready to go—these unique programs have all your bases covered for the teaching experience of a lifetime!

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CIEE Teach Abroad: What Will Your Story Be?

Teach Abroad with CIEE
ChileImmersion ChileChina
The Dominican Republic South Korea
Spain Thailand

Experience the world in ways no traveler can. CIEE offers paid Teach Abroad programs in Chile, China, the Dominican Republic, Spain, South Korea and Thailand for university graduates—new or experienced—who are looking to teach English abroad, gain real world experience and make a difference in a foreign community. CIEE Teach Abroad programs provide unparalleled services and support to all participants. Programs at a glance »

CIEE Teach Abroad programs provide:

A salaried school placement

Temporary accommodation and help finding long-term housing (accommodations included as part of compensation on all programs in Asia)

A fun and informational in-country orientation including classes on TEFL theory and teaching methodology

Knowledgeable staff offering pre-departure & emergency support

Visa assistance or procurement

Explore all the exciting details at www.ciee.org/teach View contact and address information View Facebook Page View YouTube Page

Teach in Thailand with CIEE: Trading in the 9-5 grind

Feature Article: A Day in the LifeWhat 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.
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Application Deadline Alerts:
February 20th: Teach in Thailand (early May start)
February 25th: 6-Month Immersion Chile Program (late May start)

Experience the World through Teaching English Abroad

No teaching certificate required! Teach English abroad in Chile, China, France, Ghana, Spain or Thailand. Teaching placements with InterExchange Working Abroad include host family housing, meals and more. View contact and address information View Facebook Page Follow on Twitter! View WordPress Blog

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.

Most placements teaching in France are in Paris and surrounding suburbs from 1-3 months. Includes private room and full board provided by your host family.

Teaching English placements in the peaceful and welcoming African country of Ghana allows participants to choose from pre-schools, primary schools or libraries.

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.

Teach English Abroad in Chile, China, Ghana, Spain or Thailand with InterExchange!

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.

WorldTeach: where in the world do you want to teach?

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, Tanzania and Thailand.

A semester in Chile or Namibia.

During the summer months in 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 the fee-free application. View contact and address information View Blog Spot View Facebook Page Follow on Twitter! View Vimeo Page

WorldTeach Volunteer in Costa Rica

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

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

Application Deadline Alerts:
Apply by March 15th for a full year in Tanzania or a semester in Namibia.
Get your application in by April 1st for most summer only, semester and full year teaching assignments beginning during the summer months.

TEFL Certificate & Teaching Programs

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TEFL Worldwide Prague: Teach English Abroad

Program in the Spotlight 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! www.teflworldwideprague.com View contact and address information View Facebook Page View YouTube Page

Courtney and Kristen participating in a TEFL certificate course

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.

American TESOL Institute: Teacher Training in India

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 at three location in India (Kolkata, Kerela and Ahmedabad) almost every month (explore upcoming course dates). 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. View contact and address information

TEFL Course India

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.

American TESOL Institute: Special Thai ProjectLearn, Teach and Explore Thailand in 2010!
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 Bangkok, Chiang Mai or Phuket over a 4-5 month period. The $950 fee includes TESOL certificate, visa and work permit, accommodations (double 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 TESOL certificate course begins in March, April and May 2010. Check out important dates or fill out the online application to begin your teaching adventure abroad. View contact and address information

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