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Teach Abroad in Chile with CIEE

Location: Chile: Santiago, Valparaiso, Vina del Mar

Length of Position: Chilean academic year: Feb - Dec

http://www.ciee.org

300 Fore Street Portland, ME 04101 United States

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Phone: 207-533-4000;
Toll-free: 800.40.STUDY

Fax: 207-553-5000

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Description

Bring your teaching skills to the table, and educate locals throughout the beautiful South American country of Chile! Espera lo inesperado...In Chile, CIEE Teach Abroad assignments vary. Depending on yours, you might live in the capital city of Santiago, the port city of Valparaiso, or the resort town of Via del Mar. Inside the classroom, you will grow professionally and your Spanish language skills will improve as you work with fellow faculty and students; away from the classroom, the outdoor gems and diverse culture of Chile and Latin America await.

The CIEE Teach in Chile program is competitive, so apply early and know that you will depart the U.S. for your role as an English teacher well prepared by the CIEE online pre-departure TEFL certification program.

Highlights

* A paid teaching placement at a reputable institution
* Pre-departure TEFL certification course
* Support of CIEE professional staff before you depart for Chile
* Teaching and program guides to help you plan and prepare
* Airport transfer on designated arrival date
* Four Day orientation in Santiago, including:
* Fall group gathering and mid-year reflection workshop
* Temporary housing while you look for a place of your own
* A school coordinator to help you adjust to teaching and cultural differences
* International medical insurance and 24 hour worldwide assistance provided through the CIEE iNext travel card
* 24 hour in-country emergency support services from local CIEE staff
* Visa application advice (apply in person at the Chilean Embassy or Consulate)
* A Lonely Planet guidebook to plan your travels

Qualifications

You do not need to be a teacher with extensive international experience to apply! If you speak English and Spanish, have a thirst for adventure, and are interested in education - you can immerse yourself in a new culture while you teach.

Basic eligibility requirements for the Teach in Chile program include:
* Bachelors degree in any major
* English as a first language
* Citizenship of the U.S. or other English speaking country
* Upper intermediate to advanced Spanish language skills
* Teaching experience, community involvement, sense of volunteerism, and/or similar experiences preferred
* Experience studying, working, or volunteering abroad desirable

Minimum Education

Bachelor of Arts

Languages
  • English
  • Spanish

Languages Used as a Medium of Teaching
  • English

Cost in US$:

Cost Includes:

Credit Available

no

Salary/Pay
Stipend of 300,000 - 335,000 pesos per month
This Program is open to

American, Canadian Participant.

Participants Travel to Chile

Independently

Application Process Involves
  • Letters of Reference
  • Resume
  • Written Application
CIEE's Mission Statement

Since 1947, the Council on International Educational Exchange, known as CIEE, has been in pursuit of its mission, "to help people gain understanding, acquire knowledge, and develop skills for living in a globally interdependent and culturally diverse world. Our services to young people studying, working, teaching, and traveling abroad are more important than ever.

Year Founded

1947

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