Student teaching placements are typically made on the North Island, in and around Auckland. Placement sites vary greatly in terms of being rural/urban, culturally homogeneous/multi-ethnic and of high/low socioeconomic levels. Some placements can be in Maori/Pacific Island dominant communities, or where there are large immigrant populations. Students typically live in homestay accommodations.
For more information about New Zealand, please visit:
Allison student taught in New Zealand, in Spring 2023. "My host teacher supported me in whatever ideas I shared and let me jump into lessons in her classroom. My homestay hosts were welcoming from the start, and I couldn’t imagine a better family to have stayed with. New Zealand truly felt like a home away from home."
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:
$3090 – $4330*
*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: $4056.69 – $5296.69*
Non-Resident: $6746.64 – $7986.64*
*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:
$4140 – $5380*
*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 New Zealand in 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.
Laura Stachowski
Director
stachows@iu.edu
(812) 856-8507
Indiana University Bloomington
School of Education
