application overview

Six-month Teach Immersion Program

The admissions procedure for the teach immersion Chile program is competitive. Unlike several of our other teach abroad programs, CIEE does a competitive review of all applications received following the February 25th application deadline. As always, we encourage applicants to send in application materials in advance of the deadline.

Four-month Teach Immersion Program

The application process for the special Four-Month program will still be competitive. However, we will review the applications on a rolling basis to maximize preparation time for both the participants and CIEE.

General Teach Immersion Programs Application Overview

Applications will be reviewed based on many criteria, including but not limited to: a well-written personal statement specifically addressing the questions noted in our application instructions; a background in teaching, leadership, and/or volunteering; linguistic skills: both English and Spanish; international experiences; letters of recommendation; the interview process; and more.

We expect to have many qualified applicants for the teach immersion program. In the event that we are unable to accommodate all qualified and interested applicants, a waitlist will be created:

  • Upon review of your complete application you will be sent a confirmation email from CIEE.

  • Once all candidates have completed the application review process, acceptance decisions will be disseminated via email. You’ll be assigned to a CIEE representative who will share program information via your My CIEE account. S/he will be there to answer all your questions regarding timelines, program dates, cultural queries, and more.

  • The program fee is due in 2 installments after acceptance to the teach immersion Chile program.

  • Specific school and host family assignments will be learned during orientation in Santiago.