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Belize: International Teaching Externship

Winter: Mid-January to Mid-February
Summer: Mid-May to Mid-June

 

Program Description

The CSB/SJU International Teaching Externship (ITE) program is a 4-week international opportunity where students will have a chance to work as a teaching assistant and/or team teacher in one of several locations.  The ITE program is a professional teaching experience you participate in following your teaching internship (student teaching) experience in the US. ITE partners with ProWorld to provide on-site support in Belize.  It is an additional opportunity to put your teaching skills into use in an international environment as you work with an on-site cooperating teacher. Teaching internationally is a great way to set yourself apart from others on job applications. ITE will be a professional adventure you will never forget! View a PowerPoint Presentation on the ITE program.

Please see Education Department Chair, Professor Janet Grochowski, for more information.

Program Cost

The estmiated program fee is $3,000-$3,200. Each student will also be given a $500 stipend to offest program costs.

This price includes:

  • Full room and board
  • Onsite domestic transportation
  • Airport pick up and drop off
  • Travel insurance
  • Cultural/adventure excursions

The Program Fee does not include:

  • Airfare
  • International Insurance and Student card
  • Personal entertainment

 

Qualifications & Requirements

  • Submit your ITE Application form before your teaching internship (student teaching).
                 Application Deadline for Summer 2013 is November 4th, 2012
                 Application Deadline for Winter 2014 is April 4th, 2013
  • Your application will be reviewed by the ITE Committee.  All applicants will be asked to complete an interview with the Committee.
  • You will complete 16 weeks student teaching in the US.
  • Participate in all pre-departure and re-entry orientation activities.
  • You will be automatically registered for EDUC 368 (1-2 credits) during your teaching internship semester so there are no additional tuition charges.
  • You must have a current passport at departure time.
  • Students must have an ability to pay all travel expenses and personal expenses including room and board (Participants will receive a $500 stipend to help offset the program costs).
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ITE Committee

  • Professor Janet Grochowski, PhD, Chair
  • Allison Spenader, PhD
  • Del Brobst, Director K-12, 5-12, 9-12 Teacher Candidates
  • Melisa Dick, Director Elementary Teacher Candidates