India

India

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Student teaching placements may be made in New Delhi, Bangalore, and in the province of Punjab (mainly in the cities of Jalandhar, Amritsar, Ludhiana). Students typically live in homestay accommodations or hostel facilities on the school campus.

For more information about India, please visit:

Student Spotlight

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."

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Costs and Scholarships

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.

  • IU Bloomington Students

    There are a number of scholarships available for IU Bloomington students who participate in Global Gateway, some up to $4000.

    • Tuition and fees: Most IU Bloomington students will cover this cost with their regular tuition, though some exceptions may apply.
    • Registration Fee: $300 (non-refundable)
    • Program Medical Insurance: $100
    • Visa Processing Fees: $75+  
    • Roundtrip Airfare:  $1300 – $2000 +
    • Room & Board (weekly):  $125 – $250+
    • Miscellaneous Personal Expenses:  Travel and excursions, eating out, gifts, souvenirs, phone plans, etc.
    • Other Considerations:  Passport ($130), travel insurance (strongly recommended)

    Estimated total for 8-week stay:
    $2775 – $4475*
    *does not include passport ($130), professional liability insurance ($29), personal expenses, and other optional costs, such as travel insurance

  • Guest Campus Students

    Not sure if you're from a guest campus? Find out here.
    Check with your campus financial aid office for available scholarships and grants.

    • Tuition and fees: Students from guest campuses pay for three credit hours:
      • Undergraduate Indiana Resident: $299.19 per credit hour
      • Undergraduate Non-Resident: $1098.13 per credit hour
    • Registration Fee: $300 (non-refundable)
    • Program Medical Insurance: $100
    • Visa Processing Fees: $75+  
    • Roundtrip Airfare:  $1300 – $2000 + travel insurance (strongly recommended)
    • Room & Board (weekly):  $125 – $250+
    • Miscellaneous Personal Expenses:  Travel and excursions, eating out, gifts, souvenirs, phone plans, etc.
    • Other Considerations:  Passport ($130), travel insurance (strongly recommended)

    Estimated total for 8-week stay:
    Indiana Resident: $3672.57 – $5372.57*
    Non-Resident: $6069.39 – $7769.39*
    *does not include passport ($130), professional liability insurance ($29), personal expenses, and other optional costs, such as travel insurance

  • Partner Campus Students

    Not sure if you're from a partner campus? Find out here.
    Check with your campus financial aid office for available scholarships and grants.

    • Placement Fee: $900
    • Registration Fee: $300 (non-refundable)
    • Program Medical Insurance: $100
    • Visa Processing Fees: $75+  
    • Roundtrip Airfare:  $1300 – $2000 + travel insurance (strongly recommended)
    • Room & Board (weekly):  $125 – $250+
    • Miscellaneous Personal Expenses:  Travel and excursions, eating out, gifts, souvenirs, phone plans, etc.
    • Other Considerations:  Passport ($130), travel insurance (strongly recommended)

    Estimated total for 8-week stay:
    $3675 – $5375*
    *does not include passport ($130), professional liability insurance ($29), personal expenses, and other optional costs, such as travel insurance

Teaching Responsibilities

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.

Other Considerations

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.

Contact Us

For general program interest or inquiries, please write to us at ggt@iu.edu.

Dr. Laura Stachowski
Director
stachows@indiana.edu
(812) 856-8507

Dr. Paige Andersson
Assistant Director
paiander@iu.edu
(812) 856-8529

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