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Teaching English Abroad (ESL)

This is a list of Resources for those who are interested in teaching English Abroad to non-native speakers.

Teach English Abroad for a Summer

CII-International Exchange Programme
An invitation to take part in a unique experience of cultural exchange, in which exchange students and graduates share their language and culture with Argentine, Chilean or Spanish students of English in their role of Culture & Language Facilitators at schools or language schools, become involved in a Spanish-speaking community while staying with a family, and learn the language in an intensive Spanish Immersion Programme (optional) and through further Spanish Coaching.

Council of International Exchange (CEI)
The C.E.I London was created 20 years ago with the aim of continuing to promote the movement of young people throughout Europe through cultural and linguistic exchange. We are part of a larger organization, the C.E.I - Club des 4 Vents, started more than 50 years ago in France. Today, mastering the English language and acquiring a professional experience abroad are often major requirements for a successful career. With this in mind, the CEI is permanently developing a network of partners aware of the importance of the youth travel market. Our offices are situated in the centre of London, within walking distance of Waterloo Station (Northern, Bakerloo, Jubilee and Waterloo and City lines) and Lambeth North (Bakerloo line)

Dave's ESL Café
Site for students interested in working abroad teaching English as a Second Language

International Cooperative Education (ICE Menlo)
Opportunities for all majors. Internships and housing are arranged. Internship opportunities have included International Economic Development, Health Care, Automotive Engineering (BMW, Porsche, Toyota) Public Relations, Banking, Information Technology, and Business. Countries have included Germany, France, Switzerland, Argentina, Japan, South Africa, Singapore, China and England. Drop by anytime Monday thru Friday between 9am to 4p to room 318 South Hall and read the student reports from sample internships. The ICE Menlo binder should provide more specific program expectations.

Volunteers in Asia (VIA)
VIA is a private, non-profit, non-sectarian organization dedicated to increasing understanding between the United States and Asia. Since 1963, its Volunteer Programs in Asia have provided young Americans with an opportunity to work and live within an Asia culture while meeting the needs of Asian host institutions. VIA's Stanford Programs offer a wide range of short-term, international study programs between the U.S. and Asia and among various Asian nations.

Worldteach
WorldTeach is a non-profit, non-governmental organization based at the Center for International Development at Harvard University which provides opportunities for individuals to make a meaningful contribution to international education by living and working as volunteer teachers in developing countries. WorldTeach has established a proud history of contributing to international education and development as well as promoting cultural exchange between disparate regions of the world. WorldTeach has placed thousands of volunteer educators in communities throughout Asia, Latin America, Africa and Eastern Europe.

1-2 year placement abroad after graduation

AEON Corporation
For more than three decades, the AEON Corporation of Japan has been an innovator in the field of English education, offering exceptional classroom and internet opportunities to study and master the language. Founded in 1973, AEON has grown to become one of the largest and most respected private educational institutes of its kind, with more than 3,000 employees. Current student enrollment exceeds 100,000 in more than 300 branch schools located within every prefecture of Japan. AEON employs a teaching staff of over 800 teachers and education specialists from English-speaking nations.

Canlink
Foreign Language Institute recruiting college graduates for salaried one-year terms as English teachers in the following countries: Korea, Taiwan, China, or Japan.

Central Asia Institute
Central Asia Institute promotes literacy, women's vocational skills, and awareness of public health and environmental issues through community initiated education programs in mountain regions of Central Asia. Community projects are in remote mountain villages of northern Pakistan, the steppes of Mongolia, and Kyrgyzstan. Each project involves local people in all phases of projects: to plan, implement and evaluate.

CII-International Exchange Programme
An invitation to take part in a unique experience of cultural exchange, in which exchange students and graduates share their language and culture with Argentine, Chilean or Spanish students of English in their role of Culture & Language Facilitators at schools or language schools, become involved in a Spanish-speaking community while staying with a family, and learn the language in an intensive Spanish Immersion Programme (optional) and through further Spanish Coaching.

Colorado China Council
Non-profit organization searching for college graduates to teach English in China for the duration of one academic semester or year. Travel expenses covered. Excellent mental and physical health required.

Council on International Education Exchange
Provides work authorization in numerous countries including Ireland, Canada, France, Costa Rica, Australia, China, etc. There is no formal application deadline. Once CIEE receives a completed application, processing may take up to four weeks. Work permits are provided prior to departure. Job listings and housing vacancies are available at CIEE offices abroad.

Cultural Homestay International (CHI)
CHI is a non-profit educational exchange organization that is looking for people who want to make a difference in other people's lives. All applicants should have good skills with teens, families, and schools. These positions are part-time, and pay supplementary income. Positions available may include Teacher Coordinator, Group Homestay Academic Coordinator , Academic Year Program Career Exploration Coordinator.

Dave's ESL Café
Site for students interested in working abroad teaching English as a Second Language

English Program In Korea (EPIK)
EPIK invites foreign university graduates to enrich their lives and build a professional teaching career while sharing knowledge and culture with students and teachers throughout the Republic of Korea. English Language Instructors (ELIs) from six major English speaking countries participate in this program; Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America, to teach English in the school system, to train Korean English teachers, and to assist Provincial Offices of Education (POEs).

Footprints Recruiting Inc.
http://www.footprintsrecruiting.com/

Hess Educational Organization
Seeking college graduates interested in teaching English in Taiwan for the duration of one year. Prefer participants interested in experiencing a different culture and working with children.

International Cooperative Education (ICE Menlo)
Opportunities for all majors. Internships and housing are arranged. Internship opportunities have included International Economic Development, Health Care, Automotive Engineering (BMW, Porsche, Toyota) Public Relations, Banking, Information Technology, and Business. Countries have included Germany, France, Switzerland, Argentina, Japan, South Africa, Singapore, China and England. Drop by anytime Monday thru Friday between 9am to 4p to room 318 South Hall and read the student reports from sample internships. The ICE Menlo binder should provide more specific program expectations.

International House Barcelona
Accredited organization designed to train teachers of English with a variety of courses, seminars, and workshops. Studies take place at the International House in Barcelona, Spain and are available in both full and part time statuses.

International Language Institute
International Language Institute (ILI) in Halifax, Canada offers Cambridge CELTA (Certification in English Language Teaching to Adults). CELTA is the world's most honored entry-level credential for teaching ESL or EEL. ILI offers CELTA teacher training in a four-week intensive format.

JET- Japanese Exchange and Teaching Program
Consulate General of Japan in San Francisco Seeks participants for Japanese Exchange and Teaching Program.

Lee's Manpower Corporation
A licensed placement company for English teaching positions in South Korea. They place prospective teachers, and provide them with support while abroad.

Peace Corps
Peace Corps Education Volunteers work with local teachers to help develop educational materials that are relevant to the community, making what is learned in the classroom more easily understood and more easily applied. They teach subjects like health awareness and environmental protection as they relate to the needs of the people. If a village needs a school or a library, volunteers often help make it happen, from constructing the building to finding books for people to read.

TEFL Professional Network
This system enables job-seekers to view international jobs in real-time, post a resume online and even append a photograph, audio or video clip to their resume. 7,000+ registered employers posting vacancies on a daily basis. Employeers are from countries such as the United Kingdom, Spain, Thailand, China, Italy, Germany, Slovakia, and Poland.

Thailand Ministry of Education
Non-profit organization searching for college graduates to teach English in China for the duration of one academic semester or year. Travel expenses covered. Excellent mental and physical health required.

UCI/CIE International Opportunities Program
This page contains links to related web sites, as well as listings of some of the more well-known programs that exist. Most of these teaching opportunities are for people who will have their Bachelor's degree by the time they begin the experience and who are not formally credentialed.



Want to Teach Abroad??
Some Information and Resources

"Teaching English Abroad" panelist presentation (1/30/07)

Guest Speakers

Jed Willard Language Corps Homepage jed.willard@languagecorps.org	Sabrina Yasuda JET Homepage jet@cgjsf.org
Maggie Bernardino i to i Homepage Maggie.Bernardino@i-to-i.com 15% Discount to UC Davis students that request it.	Jeanette Pucheu The fifth panelist was not representing an organization per se. However, she obtained her certification to teach English abroad through Transworld Schools in San Francisco. Homepage
Günter Seefeldt, Ph.D International Cooperative Education Homepage icemenlo@aol.com	Part 01 (Presentation) - 30 min Low Quality | High Quality Part 02 (Q&A) - 30 min Low Quality | High Quality These clips are in Windows Media Video format. You may be asked to download the latest codec which is needed for the playback of the clips.