On this page you will find a list of schools that we partner with and a brief description of what to expect in each site.
International Schools- Possible Locations (availability changes by semester)
These preK -12 college preparatory international schools are established in various countries around the world. The student bodies are typically comprised of multiple nationalities with English as the language of instruction. Student teachers will have the opportunity to be mentored by high quality educators as they implement innovative teaching practices from around the world.
AFRICA
Ethiopia (Addis Ababa)
Special Education courses are offered, school helps arrange housing
Egypt (Cairo)*
School helps arrange housing
Tanzania
Moshi
Can take 2 or 3 per semester. Housing typically provided.
Iringa
Smaller school. Housing typically arranged by school in shared teacher housing. Small fee for utilities and house cleaning
ASIA
Singapore
Competetive, can take one student teacher per semester. School assists with housing arrangements.
United Arab Emirates (Dubai)
Groups of 2 or 4. Housing is $400+ per month per person. Housing is arranged by the school.
EUROPE
Placements in Europe are extraordinarily challenging to secure and housing is very expensive. Housing must be arranged and paid for by the student teacher. For this reason, we discourage students from student teaching in Europe, unless exceptional circumstances exist.
CENTRAL/SOUTH AMERICA
Argentina (Buenos Aires)
School helps arrange housing, opportunities limited, varies by semester
Brazil (Brasilia)
Housing typically provided, can accept 2-4 student teachers per semester, International Baccalaureate curriculum
Costa Rica (San Jose)
Homestays arranged with one or two other students, cost $475 a month for room and board, groups of students welcomed.
or
Arrange your own homestay from a list of recommended places, cost $450 - $600 a month, room and board
Ecuador (Quito)
Homestays arranged with one or two other students, cost $450/$500 a month for room, board and laundry. Half semester only.
Mexico* (Monterey)
School will provide, strong literacy program
Nicaragua (Managua)
Elementary Only, Full Semester only. School arranges housing, $400 a month.
* Indicates countries that are not available until US Department of State Travel Warnings are removed. For a complete list, please visit: http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/tw/tw_1764.html
Ethiopia (Addis Ababa)
Special Education courses are offered, school helps arrange housing
Egypt (Cairo)*
School helps arrange housing
Tanzania
Moshi
Can take 2 or 3 per semester. Housing typically provided.
Iringa
Smaller school. Housing typically arranged by school in shared teacher housing. Small fee for utilities and house cleaning
ASIA
Singapore
Competetive, can take one student teacher per semester. School assists with housing arrangements.
United Arab Emirates (Dubai)
Groups of 2 or 4. Housing is $400+ per month per person. Housing is arranged by the school.
EUROPE
Placements in Europe are extraordinarily challenging to secure and housing is very expensive. Housing must be arranged and paid for by the student teacher. For this reason, we discourage students from student teaching in Europe, unless exceptional circumstances exist.
CENTRAL/SOUTH AMERICA
Argentina (Buenos Aires)
School helps arrange housing, opportunities limited, varies by semester
Brazil (Brasilia)
Housing typically provided, can accept 2-4 student teachers per semester, International Baccalaureate curriculum
Costa Rica (San Jose)
Homestays arranged with one or two other students, cost $475 a month for room and board, groups of students welcomed.
or
Arrange your own homestay from a list of recommended places, cost $450 - $600 a month, room and board
Ecuador (Quito)
Homestays arranged with one or two other students, cost $450/$500 a month for room, board and laundry. Half semester only.
Mexico* (Monterey)
School will provide, strong literacy program
Nicaragua (Managua)
Elementary Only, Full Semester only. School arranges housing, $400 a month.
* Indicates countries that are not available until US Department of State Travel Warnings are removed. For a complete list, please visit: http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/tw/tw_1764.html
US Locations (Availability varies by semester)
Arizona
Yuma Elementary School District One: Yuma, AZ http://www.yuma.org/
Yuma Union High School District: Yuma, AZ http://www.yumaunion.org/
Kayenta Unified School District: Kayenta, AZ (located in the Navajo Nation) http://www.kayenta.k12.az.us/
Dorm-style housing typically provided in school owned housing
Colorado
Adams 12
Douglas County
Colorado Springs D11
Kansas
Blue Valley
Shawnee Mission
Olathe
Minnesota
Austin
Rosemount, Apple Valley, Eagan
Prior Lake Savage
Minnetonka
Anoka Hennepin
Texas
Aldine Independent School District: Houston, TX http://www.aldine.k12.tx.us/
Strong employment opportunities upon successful completion of student teaching, weekly student teaching seminar, advice on housing options, cost of living similar to Iowa
Houston Independent School District: Houston, TX
*Consideration will be given to other locations in the US based on rationale for choosing the site.
Yuma Elementary School District One: Yuma, AZ http://www.yuma.org/
Yuma Union High School District: Yuma, AZ http://www.yumaunion.org/
Kayenta Unified School District: Kayenta, AZ (located in the Navajo Nation) http://www.kayenta.k12.az.us/
Dorm-style housing typically provided in school owned housing
Colorado
Adams 12
Douglas County
Colorado Springs D11
Kansas
Blue Valley
Shawnee Mission
Olathe
Minnesota
Austin
Rosemount, Apple Valley, Eagan
Prior Lake Savage
Minnetonka
Anoka Hennepin
Texas
Aldine Independent School District: Houston, TX http://www.aldine.k12.tx.us/
Strong employment opportunities upon successful completion of student teaching, weekly student teaching seminar, advice on housing options, cost of living similar to Iowa
Houston Independent School District: Houston, TX
*Consideration will be given to other locations in the US based on rationale for choosing the site.