Faculty of Education

International Teaching Experience

Thank you for your interest in our International Teaching Experience opportunities. 

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Eligibility

Criteria have significantly changed for the 2013 International Teaching Experience and we strongly encourage you to take the leap and apply. Those who have successfully completed all prior Professional Experiences are eligible to apply and be part of this fantastic opportunity. (Note: Exception for Bachelor of Physical and Health Education, only 2nd and 3rd year students can take part).

Preference will be given to students who are enrolling in the following subjects for 2013:
Degree1st year2nd year3rd year4th yearRecognition as Compulsory PEx
Bachelor of Primary EducationyesyesyesyesEDPS202 (in 2nd year)
Bachelor of Mathematics EducatiuonyesyesyesyesEDPD304 (in 3rd year)
Bachelor of Science EducationyesyesyesyesEDPD306 (in 3rd year)
Bachelor of Physical and Health EducationnoyesyesnoEDPP301 (in 3rd year) with an additional 2 weeks domestic PEx
The Early Yearsyesyesyesyesdoes not count towards PEx, destination Thailand only
Graduate Diploma in Education (all campuses)n/an/an/an/aonly EDGD800

For students who are enrolled in the subjects mentioned in the table above for 2013, the International Teaching Experience will be recognised and count toward their compulsory Professional Experience. 

Please note that for The Early Years this does not count towards your compulsory Professional Experiences at all but is a highly recommended voluntary teaching opportunity. The Early Years students can only go to Thailand.

Students must have successfully completed their first domestic Professional Experience to be eligible. Applications will need to be signed off by your program director before being accepted.

For students who are not enrolled in the above outlined subjects International Teaching Experience will be in addition to their compulsory Professional Experience.

Destinations

- China
- Thailand
- Fiji

Date

The next International Teaching Experience will take place in June/July 2013. Duration per destination varies between two and three weeks. 

Cost

Cost per destination varies between approx. $2600-3000 and includes airfares, accommodation & breakfast, tours. Additional inclusions may vary by destination. 

Testimonials

"Teaching in China was the most challenging experience of my career, yet, the professional growth I experienced as a result is worth its weight in gold... or at least western-tasting food." 

"This experience made me a lot more flexible as a teacher, as I was thrown out of my comfort zone and had to learn how to cope with this foreign situation."

"Not having many resources at hand yet still being able to teach a lesson, being very creative and innovative."
Last reviewed: 13 March, 2013