COLOMBIA

TEACH ENGLISH IN COLOMBIA

WHY TEACH IN COLOMBIA?API is working together with Colombia’s Ministry of Education (MEN) and a Colombian public institution, National Service of Learning (SENA), to provide conversational English training in job training centers and schools. English training is an important step to help locals succeed in school, find better jobs, and improve communication in the global market. Placements are available to teach conversational English in one of two ways: co-teach with a local Colombian teacher in 9-11th grade public school classrooms or at adult vocational training centers. Participants are required to teach 20-25 classroom hours and put in an additional 15-20 hours of classroom prep, grading, office hours, and staff meetings per week.

TEACH ENGLISH IN COLOMBIA

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION AND TO APPLY, VISIT APIABROAD.COM OR CALL 800.844.4124

Teach English at local schools and vocational training centers in cities throughout Colombia.Colombia’s “National Bilingualism Project” is committed to helping the Colombian populace attain higher levels of English proficiency. You can contribute enormously to this goal by participating in API’s Teach Colombia program!

PROGRAM INCLUDES• Guaranteed teaching placement• Monthly stipend and semester-end bonus• 24/7 Pre-departure and local English-speaking support• Airport pick-up and transfer on designated arrival date• Visa and work permit processing fees• Orientation and in-country TEFL training• Domestic transportation to placement city (Baggage fees are not included)

• First month of housing (or stipend) in placement city• Cultural activities and excursions• Medical, life, and travel insurance • A pair of TOMS Shoes or a Krama Wheel scarf upon completion of your program and evaluations. (Visit our website to read more about these two organizations and their wonderful missions of giving back to communities around the world!)

REQUIREMENTS• Native or fluent English speaker• Minimum 21 years old• College degree or minimum 5 years professional experience without a degree• Previous experience working as a teacher, mentor, tutor, coach, etc. preferred, but not required• Excellent spoken/written English, flexibility and cultural sensitivity• Basic Spanish language skills helpful, but not required

DATES* AND FEES APPLICATION FEE PROGRAM FEEUS$150 $200

5-MONTH TERM Mid-June/Early July – Mid-December, 2016(or) Late January/Early February – Mid-June, 2017 8-MONTH TERM Early March – Late November, 201610-MONTH TERM Late January/Early February – Mid-December, 2017

APPLICATION DEADLINEAPI DOES ROLLING ADMISSIONS FOR THIS PROGRAM. FINAL DEADLINES ARE LISTED BELOW.

FEBRUARY 1, 2016 (March 2016 Start)APRIL 15, 2016 (June/July 2016 start)NOVEMBER 20, 2016 (January/February 2017 start)* Start dates TBD, and will vary depending on placement with MEN or SENA.

HIGHLIGHTS • Monthly stipend: COP$1,500,000

• Semester-end bonus: COP$500,000 upon completion of 5-month teaching contract

• Two-week orientation in Bogota and one-week training in host city with shared accommodations, meals, and activities

• Shared accommodations in host city for your first month

• National Colombian and international health insurance