Placements in Russia are currently on hold until further notice.
Student teaching placements are made in Tomsk, a city in southern Siberia. Students typically live in the dormitory on the campus of Tomsk State Pedagogical University.
For more information about Russia, 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:
$3395 – $4235*
*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: $4361.69 – $5201.69*
Non-Resident: $7051.64 – $7891.64*
*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:
$4295 – $5135*
*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. Further, it may be possible to fulfill practicum requirements in Russia for the ESL/ENL license addition.
Proficiency in Russian is not required, but participants are encouraged to learn the Cyrillic alphabet and basic words and phrases before they leave for their placement. Participation is not limited to students pursuing ESL/ENL license addition.
For general program interest or inquiries, please write to us at ggt@iu.edu.
Dr. Laura Stachowski
Director
stachows@indiana.edu
(812) 856-8507
Eunice Epling
Assistant Director
eepling@iu.edu
(812) 856-8507
