Student teaching placements are typically made in and around the towns of Pavia and Voghera, both of which are located in the Lombardy region in northern Italy. Given Italy’s popularity, placements may also be arranged in additional Lombardy communities. Students typically live in homestay accommodations, but other options may include apartments, bed and breakfast establishments, and dormitories.
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Amy Weilhammer taught students in grades 3-8 in the Borgo Ticino neighborhood of Pavia, Italy, in Spring 2023. She appreciated how friendly, humorous, and laid-back Italian people were, and enjoyed slowing down her pace each day and taking in every moment.
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:
$3050 – $3550*
*does not include passport ($130), professional liability insurance ($29), personal expenses, and other optional costs, such as travel insurance
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Check with your campus financial aid office for available scholarships and grants.
Estimated total for 8-week stay:
Indiana Resident: $4016.69 – $4516.69*
Non-Resident: $6706.64 – $7206.64*
*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:
$4050 – $4550*
*does not include passport ($130), professional liability insurance ($29), personal expenses, and other optional costs, such as travel insurance
Students will teach conversational and written English to a variety of grade levels, but they may also have occasional opportunities to teach their content areas using English as the medium of instruction. Further, it may be possible to fulfill practicum requirements in Italy for the ESL/ENL license addition.
Proficiency in Italian is not required, but participants are encouraged to learn basic words and phrases before they leave for their placement. Participation is not limited to students pursuing the ENL/ESL license addition.
For general program interest or inquiries, please write to us at ggt@iu.edu.
Dr. Laura Stachowski
Director
stachows@iu.edu
(812) 856-8507
