Student teaching placements are made in the Australian state of New South Wales. Students typically live in homestay accommodations. Placements in New South Wales can potentially be anywhere in the state—including coastal, Outback, small towns, or suburbs. Most placements are not made in or near Sydney unless requested (but cannot be guaranteed).
For more information about Australia, visit:
Global Gateway for Teachers cannot provide exact cost information since costs will vary throughout the year and from one individual to the next. Please note that all estimates are listed in U.S. Dollars. Keep in mind that foreign currency exchange rates will affect the value of the U.S. Dollar and hence your budget.
There are a number of scholarships available for IU Bloomington students who participate in Global Gateway, some up to $4000.
Estimated total for 8-week stay:
$3255 – $4335*
*does not include passport ($130), professional liability insurance ($29), personal expenses, and other optional costs, such as travel insurance
Not sure if you're from a guest campus? Find out here.
Check with your campus financial aid office for available scholarships and grants.
Estimated total for 8-week stay:
Indiana Resident: $4221.69 – $5301.69*
Non-Resident: $6911.64 – $7991.64*
*does not include passport ($130), professional liability insurance ($29), personal expenses, and other optional costs, such as travel insurance
Not sure if you're from a partner campus? Find out here.
Check with your campus financial aid office for available scholarships and grants.
Estimated total for 8-week stay:
$4155 – $5235*
*does not include passport ($130), professional liability insurance ($29), personal expenses, and other optional costs, such as travel insurance
Students have the opportunity to teach a variety of subjects and grade levels. In most cases, they will teach in their own licensing area (e.g., elementary education, secondary math, etc.). Further, it may be possible to fulfill practicum requirements in Australia for the following license additions: ESL/ENL, Reading, JH/MS, Computers, and possibly others.
The language of instruction is English.
For general program interest or inquiries, please write to us at ggt@iu.edu.
Dr. Laura Stachowski
Director
stachows@indiana.edu
(812) 856-8507
Eunice Epling
Assistant Director
eepling@iu.edu
(812) 856-8507
