Participate Learning ambassador candidates
All of your questions about teaching in the U.S. with Participate, answered.
What subjects do you recruit from my country?
Do I qualify to teach with Participate Learning if I teach at a university?
Do I qualify to teach with Participate Learning if I teach at a language institute?
Do I qualify to teach with Participate Learning if I have been teaching for many years, but never graduated from university?
I have a university degree in an area other than education and have been teaching for many years. Do I qualify to teach with Participate Learning?
Do I qualify to teach with Participate Learning if I am a U.S. citizen/resident or am planning on marrying a U.S. citizen?
Do I qualify to teach with Participate Learning if I don't have a driver's license?
I do not yet meet the minimum application requirements, but will be qualified in the near future. What do I do?
Is my degree/diploma/university accepted?
Do I qualify to teach with Participate Learning if I don't speak English very well?
I don't see my home country listed on the list of countries you recruit from.
Do I qualify to teach with Participate Learning if I teach special education, language arts (secondary), English (secondary), social studies (secondary), music, physical education or any other subject not listed in the positions list?
Do I qualify to teach with Participate Learning if I teach math (secondary) or science (secondary)?
I’m already in the U.S., but I’m not a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Can I apply?
Summary of fees and costs for participating cultural exchange teachers
Do I get paid the same amount as a U.S. teacher?
What health benefits do I get?
Do I need to buy a ticket to get to the U.S. for orientation?
Do I have to pay for housing and food?
Do I have to buy a car?
Will I need to open a bank account?
Is there a fee for participating in the co-teacher program?
How does a co-teacher with Participate Learning differ from other dual language teachers?
Will I have medical benefits in the co-teacher program?
How is travel arranged for co-teachers?
How is my visa sponsored for the co-teacher program?
What kind of support will I receive throughout the school year in the co-teacher program?
What are the requirements for the co-teacher program?
What are the benefits of the co-teacher program?
How long can I teach with Participate Learning?
How long must I be available to live in the U.S. to participate?
Why does Participate Learning require a minimum commitment of two school years for participation?
Will I be guaranteed employment for at least two years?
How long does it take to adjust to life as a teacher in the U.S.?