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What is the Teach in the USA Program?

A cultural exchange program category of US Department of State.

It allows teachers to work fulltime in a US school for up to 5 years with the same salary scale as US teachers.

Benefits of the program

You will:

  1. live and work in the USA legally for up to 5 years
  2. be paid on the same salary scale as US teachers.
  3. be able to bring your dependents to USA as well and they can work/study, too.
  4. be a highly demanded global teacher.

Program Timeline

February 1st: Applications open

June 14th: Applications close

July 15th – August 15th: U.S. arrival dates

August – May: U.S. school year

Approximate monthly expenses in USA

  • Automobile – $350 – $650
  • Housing – $400 – $1,000
  • Utilities – $100 – $175
  • Cell phone – $50 – $100
  • Food – $200 – $300
  • Clothing – $50 – $100
  • Travel/ Entertainment – $100 – $200

How it works?

Step 1: Application

Step 2: Evaluation

Step 3: Placement

Step 4: Visa

Step 5: Pre-Departure

Step 6: Arrival 

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Available positions

There are opportunities to teach:

  • Primary school
  • Maths
  • Science
  • World languages (Chinese, Spanish, ESL)
  • Special education
  • Art
  • Music

Program Fees

    • Program Fee – $2750
    • DPP Program Fee – $3000 
    • Monthly Program Fee – $59/month 
    • Includes individual teacher support + medication evacuation/repatriation insurance  
    • Renewal Fee (2025 and forward) – $1500 
    • Extension Fee – $567 
    • Transfer Fee – $750 
    • J2 Fee – $750

 

Eligibility

  • Education qualification equivalent to a USA bachelor’s degree
  • Two years full-time teaching experience after date of Bachelor’s Degree
  • Advanced proficiency in oral and written English
  • Credential evaluation from an approved USA agency
  • You must also satisfy the certification requirements of the state you will work.

Required Documents

  • Professional Profile Picture
  • Professional References from Administrators
  • Passport
  • Criminal Record Check
  • Diplomas and Transcripts
  • Certified Translation of any Required Documents

    We make it safe and easy for you

    • Professional support to match best teachers and schools
    • Legal Assistance through J1 Visa Sponsorship and the Visa Process
    • Travel Assistance to the USA and Local Community
    • Home country and arrival orientations
    • Housing Assistance
    • Banking Assistance
    • Health Insurance Aid
    • Assistance for US Teaching License
    • Professional Development
    • 7/24  Emergency support