INTERN INFORMATION
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Expenses to be paid by the Intern (back to top)
The following expenses should be taken into consideration by both the Intern and the Host School:
- Application fee (non-refundable) US $100
- Visa fees: Please enquire at your local US Embassy/Consulate
- Round-trip airline ticket: Varies by location and season
- Accident/Sickness insurance coverage (Approximately US $75 per month), must be purchased prior to arrival for entire length of assignment
- Proof of funds for personal spending money required in the amount of US $150 per month minimum
Please review the following qualifications of an Intern's Host Family placement:
- Interns receive room and board free of charge from the Host Family
- Interns have a private bedroom in the home
- Interns will often live with multiple families during the course of an assignment, but should not be moved more than once every quarter (nine weeks)
- Interns will actively participate in family life and household chores
- Interns are responsible for all additional living expenses
- Interns are responsible for own transportation during free time
The following items should pertain to each Intern Teacher's assignment:
- Intern is provided with a Supervising Teacher to act as a mentor
- Intern will play a flexible role, commonly including:
- Providing conversation practice with groups/individuals
- Giving cultural presentations
- Modeling pronunciation
- Participating in extracurricular activities related to language/culture
- Assist with developing materials for language practice
- Assisting the teacher in the classroom/co-teaching
- Interns are not permitted to teach independently on a regular basis or work as substitute teachers
Interns assist at school for up to 32 hours a week, including preparation time and staff meetings. Interns may be asked to participate in special events; this participation is expected in addition to the regular 32 hours.