Student teaching placements are generally made in the province of Punjab (mainly in the city of Ludhiana), and possibly Bangalore and New Delhi. Students typically live in homestay accommodations or hostel facilities on the school campus.
For more information about India, please visit:
Leann Yuill (from Tennessee Tech University) student taught in India in Spring 2020. She taught middle school mathematics. "As a teacher, I learned that I can’t make assumptions for any student. In this profession and as someone who wants to teach overseas one day, I learned more about the value and beauty of diversity and the importance in creating a learning culture where students feel welcome."
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:
$2800 – $4500*
*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: $3766.69 – $5466.69*
Non-Resident: $6456.64 – $8156.64*
*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:
$3700 – $5400*
*does not include passport ($130), professional liability insurance ($29), personal expenses, and other optional costs, such as travel insurance
Students may teach a variety of subjects and grade levels. Because English is one of India’s national languages, in most cases they would teach in their own licensing area. Further, it may be possible to fulfill practicum requirements in India for the ESL/ENL license addition. Others may be possible as well, depending on the placement/license.
Proficiency in Hindi and/or other local languages is not required, but participants are encouraged to learn basic words and phrases before they leave for their placement.
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
