1. University of Northern Iowa
Out-of-State and International Student Teaching
A World of Opportunities!

2. Program Mission
To develop cross cultural competencies that will enhance professional teaching abilities through an international or out of state student teaching experience

3. Be Experience Bound! . . .Not destination bound!
We have excellent relationships with schools around the US and World.
Trust your coordinator to help you choose a location.
Keep an open mind!
Focus on the quality of the school and supportive environment rather than choosing a location that sounds like a nice place to visit.

4. American International Schools
Private k-12 college prep schools
US or International Curriculum
Multi-cultural student body and faculty
English is language of instruction
Most of the international schools that UNI has agreements with are American International Schools. The tend to be challenging, rigorous, and very diverse.

5. India Mumbai American School of Bombay Oberoi International School
Chennai
American International School of Chennai

6. American School of Bombay
Will accept two student teachers, 16 weeks preferred
Housing Free
Rigorous School, you will be challenged, but the opportunity for growth is immeasurable
Interview with the school required
School Website: Student Teacher blog: Student Teacher video:

7. Oberoi International School (Mumbai)
Will accept two student teachers
Housing Free
School website
Student Teacher Blog:

8. American International School of Chennai
Will accept two student teachers, 16 weeks preferred
Housing is $100 a month
Rigorous School, you will be challenged, but the opportunity for growth is immeasurable
School Website: Student Blog: Student Teacher Video:

9. Costa Rica Lincoln School of Costa Rica Diverse school
Strong support for student teachers
Home stays ($475 month, room and board)
16 week placements only
Groups of students welcome
Country Day School
Home stays (approx $600 month, room and board)
8 or 16 week placements
School website

10. Ecuador American School of Quito Homestays: $500 month, room and board
Diverse Schools
8 weeks only
School Website:
Student Blog:

11. Africa Iringa International School. Iringa, Tanzania
I or 2 student teachers per semester.
Diverse and welcoming school
Housing provided, affordable
School website:
The Nyaka School, Uganda (
8 weeks only
2 student teachers
Work with double AIDS orphans
Housing is free
Very unique placement. Visit website for more information.
The Nyaka School is not an American International School and is not U.S. accredited. Students can only select this option for 8 weeks.

12. Moshi, Tanzania 8 or 16 week placement Will accept groups of students
Housing is free
Very supportive environment
School website:
Student Teacher Videos:

13. Bangkok, Thailand Ruamrudee International School.
Possible free housing
School website:
School promotional video:

14. Kuwait City, Kuwait The American Academy for Girls
Free housing with teachers
Multiple options K – 12
Welcoming Staff
New Partnership, director is from Iowa
School website:

15. Other Possibilities
The following locations are possibilities, but you can only select one in your top three locations as availability varies by semester and placements are not guaranteed. You are typically on your own for finding housing in these locations.
Argentina: Lincoln School, Buenos Aires. Housing provided.
Belgium: Antwerp International School, 8 weeks only.
Spain: American School of Barcelona, 8 weeks only.
Bulgaria: American College Arcus. Housing may be provided. 8 weeks only. Student Teacher Video:

16. Other Possibilities Germany
Berlin Brandenburg International School. 8 or 16 weeks, housing very hard to find.
Department of Defense
Notification of placement is very late.
In most cases the student is responsible for finding housing.
Student should be willing and prepared to go to Houston, TX if placement does not come through.
Potential New Partnerships
Peter Gruber International Academy, St. Thomas, Virgin Islands
Lucaya International School, Freeport, Bahamas

17. Placement Process
You will indicate three placement preferences on your UNI student teaching application.
If you are interested in going to a location where UNI does not have a current student teaching agreement, you must also include two locations where there is an agreement in place.
UNI cannot guarantee specific placements.

18. Who can take advantage of this program?
Students in good standing in any teacher education major, we have to consider GPA, NOC’s and advisor approval . . .
English
Early Childhood (international 8 weeks only)
Social Studies
Music PE
ESL/TESOL
Mathematics
Foreign Languages
Art
(be careful about request, schools in Spanish Speaking countries are not a good fit for Spanish Teaching majors as most students at the school are not learning how to speak Spanish as a foreign language)
Sciences
Special Education
(international limited)
Elementary Education

19. Student Characteristics
Flexible
Adaptable
Resilient
Professional
Responsible
Mature
Self-motivated
Organized
Well prepared to represent yourself, UNI, and your home institution.

20. Application Procedures
1. Discuss placement possibilities with your local university supervisor and/or with a UNI coordinator.
Review the UNI Out of State and International Student Teaching website.
Review program requirements and fees.
Consider airfare/transportation, cost of living, insurance, passports and visas for where you are interested in going.
Contact a UNI Coordinator by Send questions or arrange for a phone meeting.

21. Application Procedures
2. Submit the UNI student teaching application by to before the deadline.
Applications are due by September 30, for spring placements or January 30 for fall placements. Students are encouraged to notify a UNI Coordinator of their intent to submit an application 3-4 weeks before the application deadline.
*Please note* You do not need to send application materials by regular mail. All application materials, including recommendations should be sent by . The only item to be sent by mail is the deposit and final placement fee.

22. Application Procedures
3.Your UNI application (sent by ) should include:
Student Teaching Application
A letter of eligibility from the director of student teaching at your university.
Waiver of Liability and Hold Harmless Agreement
Alternative Placement Policy
Web address for your professional website.
Application information and documents can be found on our website:
Please direct application question to Jen Beck:

23. 4. Professional Website:
Your professional website is used as a tool to market you to potential host schools. Make sure that it is a reflection of your professionalism, character, and related experience. Edit, Edit, Edit!
Home page with brief personal introduction and professional looking photo.
Separate tabs for:
Teaching philosophy
Resume (include all field experiences and time spent in schools).
Two recommendations (letters or our form)
Copy of results from criminal background checks. (Be sure to black out personal information such as your social security number).
Do not include your student teaching application on your website.

24. Application Procedures
5. Your deposit of $875 will be due within 10 days of acceptance (payable to UNI).
Send to:
Jen Beck
Department of Teaching
University of Northern Iowa
LIB 411
Cedar Falls, IA 50614
*Please note: UNI will not begin the placement process until your deposit is received. The deposit is non-refundable.

25. 6. You will be contacted by a UNI coordinator within one week of receiving your application to discuss placement choices and edits to your website and resume.
Students will be notified of placements as the information becomes available. There is no guaranteed date that the placement will be made.
Students should be prepared to attend an interview (online) as requested by host schools.

26. Before Departure
7. Before departure for your international or out-of-state placement:
Submit your final payment for placement ($875 for 8 week placements or $1575 for 16 week placements).
Complete your exit interview with your UNI coordinator. Includes:
Copy of flight itinerary
Copy of professional liability insurance
Student membership in the NEA ( Cost is approximately $25.
Copy of health insurance or travel insurance
Purchase CISI travel insurance. (international only). Can be purchased through UNI for $1.15 per day.
Submit your travel plans and emergency contact information in the UNI Travel Registry (international only, at least 30 days before departure).

27. 9. After arrival on site: Notify UNI Coordinator of safe arrival
Indicate any issues—housing, arrangements, etc.
Follow up with UNI Coordinator monthly by . Communicate any issues as soon as they arise.
Optional: Send pictures, a postcard, blog posts, etc to share information about your experience.