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Which program is right for you?

We know the CIEE Teach Abroad program options can be overwhelming, especially if more than one program seems right for you. To compare eligibility, program length, application deadlines, and more of the programs you’re interested in, simply drag the name of each program, or country, into the compare box below. Information for each is listed in a grid that makes it easy to compare. Please note you can only compare four programs at once.

Teach in Chile
Teach Immersion Chile
Teach in China
China Immersion
China Professional
Teach in the DR—PUCMM
Teach Immersion DR
Teach in South Korea
Teach in Spain
Language Immersion
The Basics
Spain Professional
Teach in Thailand
Thailand Professional
Teach in Vietnam
The Basics
Length
Start Dates
Deadlines
Basic Eligibility
Housing
Compensation
Location Types
Student Ages
Classroom Hours*
Added Benefits
Optional Program Add Ons
Academic year
(about 10 months)
Late February
September 1
English as a first language

Bachelor's Degree

Strong Spanish skills
Temporary housing provided
430,000 CLP/month
Urban, suburban
College, secondary
15-22 hours/week
TEFL certification

In-country orientation

Mid-semester workshop

Insurance

24 hour support
N/A
4 or 8 months
Late March (4 or 8 months)

Late July (4 months)
February 17 (programs
beginning in March)

March 30 (programs
beginning in July)
English as a first language

Bachelor's degree

Basic Spanish Skills
Homestay for duration of contract
60,000 CLP/month
Town, rural
Primary
25 hours/week
In-country orientation

Mid-semester workshop

Insurance

Homestay w/room & board

24 hour support
Pre-departure
TEFL certification
1 or 2 semesters
Late August

Mid February
December 5
February departure

May 20
August departure
English as a first language

Bachelor's degree

U.S., British, Irish,
Canadian, Australian, or
New Zealand citizenship
For duration of contract
4,000-6,000 RMB/month
Urban, town
Primary, secondary,
college, university
16-18 hours/week
Accommodation as
part of the contract

Airfare reimbursement
if you stay for 2
consecutive semesters

In-country orientation

Insurance

24 hour support
Pre-departure
TEFL certification

3 Week Language
Immersion Program
2 semesters
Late August

Mid February
November 15
February departure

May 20
August departure
Native English Fluency

Bachelor's degree

U.S., British, Irish,
Canadian, Australian, or
New Zealand citizenship
For duration of contract
3,500-5,000 RMB/month
2nd and 3rd tier cities
in Guangxi Province
Primary, secondary,
college, university
16-18 hours/week
Accommodation as
part of the contract

Airfare reimbursement
if you stay for 2
consecutive semesters

In-country orientation

Insurance

24 hour support

Chinese Lessons
Pre-departure
TEFL certification
2 semesters
August

February
December 5
February departure

May 20
August departure
English as a first language

Bachelor's degree

U.S., British, Irish,
Canadian, Australian, or
New Zealand citizenship

1 Year teaching experience

TEFL Certification
For duration of contract
5,000-8,000 RMB/month
Urban, town, rural
Private language schools or universities
15-22 hours/week
TEFL certification

In-country orientation

Insurance

24 hour support

Airfare reimbursement
if you fulfill your contract
Semester by semester basis
Typically in January
August 15

February 15

May 15
English as a first language

Bachelor's degree

Upper-intermediate Spanish
language ability

TEFL Certification

Preference given to
education background or
teaching experience
Housing advice provided
350$RD/classroom hour
Urban
University
15 hours/week
In-country orientation

Insurance

24 hour support
Pre-departure
TEFL certification
2 semesters
Early-January

May be some opportunities
for mid-year start dates
December 16
English as a first language

Bachelor's degree

Upper-intermediate Spanish
language ability

Preference given to
education background or
teaching experience
Housing advice provided
200-300$RD/classroom hour
Town, rural
University
(language center)
20-40 hours/week
In-country orientation

Insurance

24 hour support
Pre-departure
TEFL certification
12 Months
Rolling
or
EPIK program˜3/1 and ˜8/20
Rolling admissions
or
EPIK program 3/16
English as a first language

Bachelor's degree

U.S., British, Irish,
Canadian, Australian, or
New Zealand citizenship
For duration of contract
2-2.7 Million Won/month
Urban/Town
Primary
26.25 hours/week
Accommodation as
part of the contract

Airfare reimbursement
if you stay for 2
consecutive semesters

In-country orientation

Insurance

24 hour support
Pre-departure
TEFL certification
Academic Year: 8-10 months
September, with staggered
orientation start dates
April 15

February 1 for
scholarship applicants
English as a first language

Bachelor's degree

U.S. or Canadian citizenship

Upper-intermediate Spanish
language ability
Temporary housing provided
€700/month
Urban, town, rural
throughout Andalusia
Primary, secondary,
adult language schools
12-18 hours/week
4 night orientation
in Seville

Temporary accommodation
upon arrival

Insurance

24 hour support
Pre-departure
TEFL certification
Academic Year: 8-10 months +
2-4 weeks of immersion course
Late August
(4 week immersion course)

Mid-September
(2 week immersion course)
April 15

February 1 for
scholarship applicants
English as a first language

Bachelor's degree

U.S. or Canadian citizenship

Upper-intermediate Spanish
language ability
Temporary housing provided
€700/month
Urban, town, rural
throughout Andalusia
Primary, secondary,
adult language schools
12-18 hours/week
Intensive Spanish
Immersion Class
2 or 4 weeks prior to
start of contract

4 night orientation
in Seville

Temporary accommodation
upon arrival

Insurance

24 hour support
Pre-departure
TEFL certification
Academic Year: 8-10 months
September, with staggered
orientation start dates
February 15
English as a first language

Bachelor's degree

Minimum of 5 months
experience living in Spain

U.S. or Canadian citizenship

Advanced Spanish
language ability
N/A
€700/month
Urban, town, rural
throughout Andalusia
Primary, secondary,
adult language schools
12-18 hours/week
2 night in-depth
orientation in Seville

Insurance

24 hour support
Pre-departure
TEFL certification
Academic Year: 8-10 months
September, with staggered
orientation start dates
April 15

February 1 for
scholarship applicants
Minimum 20 years old

English as a first language

Bachelor's degree

Temporary housing provided
€500/month
Urban, Madrid
Adults
10 hours/week +
extensive travel time
4 night orientation
in Seville

Insurance

24 hour support

CETS course: TEFL training
Pre-departure
TEFL certification
1 or 2 semesters
Early May

Mid-October
March 1
May departure

June 15
October departure
English fluency

Bachelor's degree
For duration of contract
Minimum of 18,000/month
Urban, town, rural
Primary, secondary
22 hours/week
Accommodation as
part of the contract

Airfare reimbursement
if you stay for 2
consecutive semesters

In-country orientation

Insurance

24 hour support
Pre-departure
TEFL certification
2 semesters/10 months
Early May

Mid-October
March 1
May departure

June 15
October departure
Native English
language fluency

Bachelor's degree in
Education, English, Math or Science

1 Year teaching experience

TEFL Certification
preferred but not required
For duration of contract
33,000 Baht/month
Urban
Secondary
22 hours/week
Accommodation as
part of the contract

20,000 Baht to support
return airfare
upon successful
completion of the contract

In-country orientation

Insurance

24 hour support
Pre-departure
TEFL certification
10 or 12 months
(depending on contract)
April/May

August/September
February 1, May 15
BA, BS

Native English Skills

TEFL certification
(included in program)

TOEIC teaching certificate
(included in program)
Not included in most cases
$10-20USD/classroom hour
(your TOEIC teaching certificate
will increase pay scale
by 10-20% compared to
Basics program)
Urban, town, rural
Private language schools
or universities
15-22 hours/week
TEFL Certification

TOEIC teaching certificate

In-country orientation

Insurance

24 hour support

Airfare reimbursement
if you fulfill your contract
NA
10 or 12 months
(depending on contract)
April/May

August/September
February 1, May 15
BA, BS

Native English Skills

TEFL certification
(included in program)
Not included in most cases
$10-20USD/classroom hour
Urban, town, rural
Private language schools
or universities
15-22 hours/week
TEFL Certification

In-country orientation

Insurance

24 hour support

Airfare reimbursement
if you fulfill your contract
NA



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