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International Teaching Externship Germany

Summer 2012

Germany

Program Description

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

Program Cost

Airfare - Sample:  MSP to Amsterdam (May 16th to June 16th) =~ $1,000 - $1,200
International Insurance and Student card $22
Youth Hostel or hotel in Amsterdam (~$100 per night) x 2 $200
Train to Essen $150
Essen Lodging (shared apartment) ~$30 per day x 30 nights $1,000
 Essen Meals ~$30 per day x 30 days $1,000
 Essen ground transportation to schools ~$5 per day x 20 days $100
Personal entertainment  ??
TOTAL Estimated Expenses  =~$3,500 - $3,700
Minus stipend       -$500     
Estimated Cost Minus Stipend       =~$3,000 - $3,200

                                                          

Requirements

  • Completed application submitted by December 1st
  • Approval by ITE Committee
  • Once approved and notified, Education will register you for EDUC 368 (2) during spring 2012
  • Signed contract with Education regarding EDUC 368 and stipend requirements
  • Attendance at two pre (fall 2011) and one post (June 2012) ITE cohort meetings
  • Valid passport at time of departure- Cost $110, it takes between 4-6 weeks, but if you wait until late spring it may take longer. You can ask to have it expedited (return in 2-3 weeks) for an additional $60
  • Visa - Belize, Germany, and Japan all of 90 guest visa arrangements so no visa is needed. Remember when you arrive you are to state you are there as a tourist only not for business or as a worker.

Qualifications

  • Successful completion 16 weeks student teaching
  • Completion of ITE Guidelines and Application Form
  • Current Passport
  • Ability to pay all travel expenses
  • Ability to pay all personal expenses including room and board
  • Successful interview and recommendations

Suggested Timetable

  • Student teaching:  January to late April 2012
  • Graduation, May 12th (CSB) and May 13th (SJU)
  • Departure week of May 14th (best airfares often found on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)
  • Arrival in host country by defined date - TBA
  • Work in host K-12 schools as teaching assistant or team-teacher for 4-weeks - May 21st to June 15th, 2012
  • Return to USA or travel on own

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