Getting Started
To participate in the J-1 Teacher Exchange Program or H1B Work Visa Program, you must meet the teaching qualifications, submit all requirements and complete the different phases of the application.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Hold a valid teaching license in your home country
Have at least 2 years of full-time teaching experience
Possess an Education degree equivalent to a U.S. Bachelor’s Degree
Have sufficient proficiency in English
Currently teaching full time in a classroom setting at Kinder, Elementary or High School level
APPLICATION PROCESS
STAGE ONE: INITIAL APPLICATION/ELIGIBILITY SCREENING
The following is a list of initial documents that are needed to begin the ELIGIBILITY SCREENING process:
Submit the following REQUIRED documents to application.ita@gmail.com
(1) Resume with Photo (specify complete dates of graduation and employment history)
(2) Transcript of Records
(3) Current passport (biodata page) - must not be expiring in a year or so
(4) Copy of your Teaching License
(5) College Diplomas
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Submit the first 5 initial documents as a PDF file attachment; not via Google drive link.
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Save your multiple college diplomas in one (1) PDF file.
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Save your transcript of records in one (1) PDF file.
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We will not accept the following:
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1. Passport with less than a year validity.
2. PRC license with less than a year validity
3. Not currently teaching in K-12 classroom setting.
4. Less than 2 years teaching experience
5. Teaching online only
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Applications are processed on a first come first serve basis. The response time may be delayed as we continue to receive a high volume of emails from impressive applicants. We thank you for your patience and understanding.
STAGE TWO: ONBOARDING/PROGRAM ORIENTATION
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After satisfactory clearance from the Initial Screening, you will be invited to our Program orientation.
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THE NEXT STAGES OF YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE SHARED DURING THE PROGRAM ORIENTATION.
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