Student teaching placements are made in Todos Santos, a small town in Baja California Sur (about 60 miles west of Los Cabos). Students typically live in homestay accommodations.
At this time, only secondary placements can be made in Mexico.
For more information about Mexico, please 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:
$2050 – $2450*
*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: $3016.69 – $3416.69*
Non-Resident: $5706.64 – $6106.64*
*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:
$3050 – $3450*
*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 at the secondary level. Further, it may be possible to fulfill practicum requirements in Mexico for the ESL/ENL license addition.
Proficiency in Spanish is required. Participation is not limited to students pursuing the ESL/ENL license addition. At this time, only secondary education or "all grades" student teachers may choose Mexico.
For general program interest or inquiries, please write to us at ggt@iu.edu.
Dr. Laura Stachowski
Director
stachows@iu.edu
(812) 856-8507
