Student teaching placements are typically made in primary and secondary schools in and around Belfast. Students typically live in dormitory accommodations on the campus of Stranmillis University College, the Global Gateway's partner institution in Belfast, but other arrangements can be made as well.
For more information about Northern Ireland, 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:
$4450 – $5150*
*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: $5416.69 – $6116.69*
Non-Resident: $8106.64 – $8806.64*
*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:
$5500 – $6200*
*does not include passport ($130), professional liability insurance ($29), personal expenses, and other optional costs, such as travel insurance
In most cases, student teachers will teach in their own licensing area (e.g., elementary education, secondary math, etc.). Further, it may be possible to fulfill practicum requirements in Northern Ireland for 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
