international opportunities
Living, teaching and learning in a foreign land. Does that sound exciting to you? Below you will find a sampling of programs that provide international experiences for American teachers. Many of the programs offer free travel opportunities while some require that you cover all or a portion of your travel expenses. Read the program details carefully before you apply.
Teachers for Global Classrooms: This program is conducted by the United States Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural affairs.
The Teachers for Global Classrooms (TGC) Program provides a professional development opportunity for middle and high school teachers
from the United States to participate in a program aimed at globalizing teaching and learning in their classrooms. Participants are selected
through a national, open competition. Eligible applicants must be U.S. citizens and full-time secondary-level (middle or high school), teaching
professionals with five or more years of classroom experience in disciplines including English as a Second Language, English Language or
Literature, Social Studies, Mathematics, or Science.
The Teachers for Global Classrooms (TGC) Program provides a professional development opportunity for middle and high school teachers
from the United States to participate in a program aimed at globalizing teaching and learning in their classrooms. Participants are selected
through a national, open competition. Eligible applicants must be U.S. citizens and full-time secondary-level (middle or high school), teaching
professionals with five or more years of classroom experience in disciplines including English as a Second Language, English Language or
Literature, Social Studies, Mathematics, or Science.
Individual Advanced Research Opportunities (IARO): The Individual Advanced Research Opportunities Program (IARO) provides scholars and
professionals with long-term support to perform policy-relevant research in the countries of Eastern Europe and Eurasia. IARO provides
research support in up to three countries for a minimum of two months and a maximum of nine months. Participants are provided with visa
assistance, international round-trip transportation, a monthly allowance for housing and living expenses, as well as emergency evacuation
insurance. IARO fellows also have access to resources available in any of IREX's field offices.
professionals with long-term support to perform policy-relevant research in the countries of Eastern Europe and Eurasia. IARO provides
research support in up to three countries for a minimum of two months and a maximum of nine months. Participants are provided with visa
assistance, international round-trip transportation, a monthly allowance for housing and living expenses, as well as emergency evacuation
insurance. IARO fellows also have access to resources available in any of IREX's field offices.
British Universities Summer School Program: Since
1957, more than 2,000 American high school and middle school teachers have
continued their
own education through summer study at prestigious centers of learning in the United Kingdom -- Shakespeare's Globe in London, Oxford
University and Edinburgh University -- as ESU British University Summer School (BUSS) Scholars. BUSS teachers return revitalized and
inspired to apply their new teaching strategies, knowledge and international perspective with thousands of students nationwide.
own education through summer study at prestigious centers of learning in the United Kingdom -- Shakespeare's Globe in London, Oxford
University and Edinburgh University -- as ESU British University Summer School (BUSS) Scholars. BUSS teachers return revitalized and
inspired to apply their new teaching strategies, knowledge and international perspective with thousands of students nationwide.
Oxford University Summer School for Adults: Intensive programs taught at graduate level. Students attend
daily lectures, followed by small group
seminars. Participants in these programs usually have a university degree, or a minimum of two years at university. These summer programs
are not accredited, but those seeking credit at their home institution will receive a `Detailed Certificate` which details contact hours (for plenary
sessions and workshops), grades achieved and private study hours.
seminars. Participants in these programs usually have a university degree, or a minimum of two years at university. These summer programs
are not accredited, but those seeking credit at their home institution will receive a `Detailed Certificate` which details contact hours (for plenary
sessions and workshops), grades achieved and private study hours.
Distinguished Fulbright Awards in Teaching Program: The
Distinguished Fulbright Awards in Teaching Program recognizes and encourages
excellence in teaching in the U.S. and abroad. U.S. and international teachers receive grants to study at a university, observe classes and
complete a project pertaining to their field of educational inquiry during their time abroad. The program is open to teachers from the United
States and selected countries in multiple world regions.
excellence in teaching in the U.S. and abroad. U.S. and international teachers receive grants to study at a university, observe classes and
complete a project pertaining to their field of educational inquiry during their time abroad. The program is open to teachers from the United
States and selected countries in multiple world regions.
Fulbright-Hays Seminars Abroad--Bilateral Projects:
The program provides short-term study and travel seminars
abroad for U.S. educators in the
social sciences and humanities for the purpose of improving their understanding and knowledge of the peoples and cultures of other countries.
Support is generally made available through inter-agency agreements. The Department of Education transfers funds through the State
Department to Fulbright commissions in various countries to pay the costs associated with administering seminars. This partnership allows the
program to use the services and expertise of bi-national organizations to plan and conduct seminars for U.S. educators.
social sciences and humanities for the purpose of improving their understanding and knowledge of the peoples and cultures of other countries.
Support is generally made available through inter-agency agreements. The Department of Education transfers funds through the State
Department to Fulbright commissions in various countries to pay the costs associated with administering seminars. This partnership allows the
program to use the services and expertise of bi-national organizations to plan and conduct seminars for U.S. educators.
Earthwatch Institute Educator Opportunities:
As an educator fellow, you'll spend 1-2 weeks on an
Earthwatch expedition alongside other teachers led
by prominent field researchers. You will develop your skills and understanding around environmental concerns so that you are better able to
pass on that knowledge to your students. The goal of this fellowship is to prepare you to return to your and community with greater
understanding and appreciation of the natural world.
by prominent field researchers. You will develop your skills and understanding around environmental concerns so that you are better able to
pass on that knowledge to your students. The goal of this fellowship is to prepare you to return to your and community with greater
understanding and appreciation of the natural world.
Fund for Teachers: Fund for Teachers
enriches the personal and professional growth of teachers by recognizing and supporting
them as they identify
and pursue opportunities around the globe that will have the greatest impact on their practice, the academic lives of their students and on their
school communities.
and pursue opportunities around the globe that will have the greatest impact on their practice, the academic lives of their students and on their
school communities.
Global Exploration for Educators Organization: GEEO is a non-profit organization dedicated to encouraging
and assisting as many teachers as
possible to travel abroad and then share their experiences with their students upon their return to the classroom. GEEO believes encouraging
teachers to travel is the best way to equip American youth with the knowledge needed to ensure a strong, positive global role for America in the
future. Our teachers often have the time and the desire to travel; we will help to make sure they have the means.
possible to travel abroad and then share their experiences with their students upon their return to the classroom. GEEO believes encouraging
teachers to travel is the best way to equip American youth with the knowledge needed to ensure a strong, positive global role for America in the
future. Our teachers often have the time and the desire to travel; we will help to make sure they have the means.
Goethe Institute: Transatlantic Outreach Program: The Transatlantic Outreach Program (TOP) - a non-profit,
public/private partnership between the
Federal Foreign Office of Germany, the Goethe-Institute, Deutsche Bank, the Robert Bosch Stiftung, and the Siemens Corporation - was
founded in 2002 to promote education about Germany, to encourage cross-cultural dialogue, and to provide the opportunity for North
American social studies educators to experience Germany in person. TOP promotes awareness of Germany within the context of its education
and political systems, vocational training, corporate social responsibility, environmental sustainability, culture, history, geography and more.
Federal Foreign Office of Germany, the Goethe-Institute, Deutsche Bank, the Robert Bosch Stiftung, and the Siemens Corporation - was
founded in 2002 to promote education about Germany, to encourage cross-cultural dialogue, and to provide the opportunity for North
American social studies educators to experience Germany in person. TOP promotes awareness of Germany within the context of its education
and political systems, vocational training, corporate social responsibility, environmental sustainability, culture, history, geography and more.
Japan-U.S. Teacher Exchange Program (Fulbright): The Japan-U.S. Teacher Exchange Program for Education for Sustainable Development (ESD)
will provide 24 U.S. teachers and administrators with a fully-funded opportunity to travel to Japan to learn about ESD efforts and strengthen
ESD curricula in both countries. ESD is “a vision of education that seeks to balance human and economic well-being with cultural traditions and
respect for the earth’s natural resources,” according to the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
will provide 24 U.S. teachers and administrators with a fully-funded opportunity to travel to Japan to learn about ESD efforts and strengthen
ESD curricula in both countries. ESD is “a vision of education that seeks to balance human and economic well-being with cultural traditions and
respect for the earth’s natural resources,” according to the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
Om Prakash: The Omprakash Ambassador Travel Grant supports travel and living expenses for qualified, energetic, and entrepreneurial individuals
who want to volunteer abroad within our international network of grassroots health, education, and environmental "Partner" organizations.
Omprakash levies no fees upon volunteers, but the majority of volunteers are still required to cover their own travel and living expenses.
who want to volunteer abroad within our international network of grassroots health, education, and environmental "Partner" organizations.
Omprakash levies no fees upon volunteers, but the majority of volunteers are still required to cover their own travel and living expenses.
Keizai Koho Teacher Fellowship: The Keizai Koho Center (Japan Institute for Social and Economic
Affairs) in cooperation with the National Association
of Japan-America Societies (NAJAS) will sponsor a ten day Fellowship to Japan this summer for educators in the U.S. and Canada. The
Fellowship allows teachers to learn firsthand about contemporary Japanese society and enhance their classroom teaching of global
perspectives.
of Japan-America Societies (NAJAS) will sponsor a ten day Fellowship to Japan this summer for educators in the U.S. and Canada. The
Fellowship allows teachers to learn firsthand about contemporary Japanese society and enhance their classroom teaching of global
perspectives.
The Korea Society: Teacher Fellowships: THE KOREA SOCIETY is a private, nonprofit, nonpartisan, 501(c)(3) organization with individual and
corporate members that is dedicated solely to the promotion of greater awareness, understanding and cooperation between the people of the
United States and Korea. In pursuit of its mission, the Society arranges programs that facilitate discussion, exchanges and research on topics
of vital interest to both countries in the areas of public policy, business, education, intercultural relations and the arts. Funding for these
programs is derived from contributions, endowments, grants, membership dues and program fees. From its base in New York City, the Society
serves audiences across the country through its own outreach efforts and by forging strategic alliances with counterpart organizations in other
cities throughout the United States as well as in Korea.
corporate members that is dedicated solely to the promotion of greater awareness, understanding and cooperation between the people of the
United States and Korea. In pursuit of its mission, the Society arranges programs that facilitate discussion, exchanges and research on topics
of vital interest to both countries in the areas of public policy, business, education, intercultural relations and the arts. Funding for these
programs is derived from contributions, endowments, grants, membership dues and program fees. From its base in New York City, the Society
serves audiences across the country through its own outreach efforts and by forging strategic alliances with counterpart organizations in other
cities throughout the United States as well as in Korea.
Malone Fellowship in Arab and Islamic Studies: Since 1984, the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations has provided American professionals in
academia, government, and business unparalleled educational experiences in the Arab world through the Joseph J. Malone Fellowship in Arab
and Islamic Studies. The Fellowship projects its participants into the dynamics of Arab-U.S. relations and provides first-hand exposure to the
region's considerable cultural, economic, political, and social diversity pursuant to increased knowledge and understanding.
academia, government, and business unparalleled educational experiences in the Arab world through the Joseph J. Malone Fellowship in Arab
and Islamic Studies. The Fellowship projects its participants into the dynamics of Arab-U.S. relations and provides first-hand exposure to the
region's considerable cultural, economic, political, and social diversity pursuant to increased knowledge and understanding.
Primary Source Study Tours: Primary Source's study tours are designed to deepen educators' knowledge of the world so that they are able to better
enhance cultural understanding in the classroom. Participants travel with other educators who share a passion for world history and cultural
exchange.
enhance cultural understanding in the classroom. Participants travel with other educators who share a passion for world history and cultural
exchange.
The National Endowment for the Humanities: Each year, NEH offers tuition-free opportunities for school, college, and university educators to study a
variety of humanities topics.
variety of humanities topics.
World Affairs Council of Houston: They have hosted teacher trips to China, Vietnam and Cambodia, Turkey, Russia, India, Canada, Egypt, and Saudi
Arabia with expenses largely paid by the Council. Priority consideration is given to those whose subject area is most relevant to the destination
and to teachers who participate in World Affairs Council programs. The Council is pleased to sponsor international travel opportunities for
teachers to thank them for all their hard work.
Arabia with expenses largely paid by the Council. Priority consideration is given to those whose subject area is most relevant to the destination
and to teachers who participate in World Affairs Council programs. The Council is pleased to sponsor international travel opportunities for
teachers to thank them for all their hard work.
Toyota International Teacher Program: The Toyota International Teacher Program is an international professional-development opportunity for U.S.
secondary school teachers focusing on environmental stewardship and global connectedness. Selected teachers travel on a short-term (2-3
week) study tour to a country that is at the forefront of innovative solutions to environmental challenges. The teachers explore environmental
issues through hands-on activities and incorporate what they learn into interdisciplinary and solution-focused lesson plans to share with their
students and communities in the U.S.
secondary school teachers focusing on environmental stewardship and global connectedness. Selected teachers travel on a short-term (2-3
week) study tour to a country that is at the forefront of innovative solutions to environmental challenges. The teachers explore environmental
issues through hands-on activities and incorporate what they learn into interdisciplinary and solution-focused lesson plans to share with their
students and communities in the U.S.
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