Imagine and Broaden Your Horizons - Travel and Learn
My adventure started with Teachers For Global Classrooms, a program of the US
Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. My fellowship school destination was Simferopol, Crimea, Ukraine. Each year TGC offers teachers opportunities to travel abroad to enhance their knowledge of global education.
Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. My fellowship school destination was Simferopol, Crimea, Ukraine. Each year TGC offers teachers opportunities to travel abroad to enhance their knowledge of global education.
Besides TGC, there is a wealth of educational travel opportunities for teachers. Primary Source, a Global Education well of information is one such site. The following educator travel opportunities are found at that site where you will also find student travel opportunities.
Other Teacher-Travel Opportunities
- Cross-Cultural Solutions
Cross-Cultural Solutions offers volunteer projects in 10 countries ranging from 2 to 12 weeks. They even have a special one-week volunteer experience for those who aren’t able to travel for longer. - Earthwatch Institute
Work alongside scientists and researchers on critical issues related to sustainable living and environmental challenges. There are even special opportunities for educators to connect with their students while participating in a global expedition. - Fulbright-Hays Seminars
Abroad
Fulbright-Hays sponsors month-long summer study programs for teachers of all levels in countries around the world. Applications are usually accepted almost a year in advance. - Sino-American Bridge for Education and Health
(SABEH)
SABEH is a non-profit cultural, educational, and health organization that promotes K-12 professional development and cultural exchange between American and Chinese teachers and students in China. Opportunities are available each summer for teachers to travel to and teach in China for 5 weeks. - United Planet
Dedicated to cross-cultural understanding as well as social and economic prosperity around the world, UP sponsors volunteer "quests," which combine volunteering abroad with language study, cultural activities, and learning excursions. Quests run from 1-52 weeks in 50 countries worldwide. - Volunteers for Peace
(VFP)
Based in Vermont, VFP offers a wide range of service projects in over 100 countries. In addition to projects for adults, there are also some for families.