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    An in-depth guide to studying teaching as an international student.

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    Teaching degrees abroad

    A teaching degree abroad will focus on the skills needed for teachers in a specific area of education for example elementary level, foreign languages, or a UK PGCE.

    In a teaching program you will learn theoretical practice to get the most from students, as well as a lot of practical learning and assessments to ensure you have the necessary experience to teach. The exact teaching program you choose will be shaped by the country you are studying in. It’s important to ensure that any teaching program you choose will be useful in the country you are wanting to work in too.

    Teaching program structure

    To begin a teaching specific program, universities often require a bachelor’s degree in any field. On a liberal arts degree you could have the opportunity to major in a specific form of education, which may help your application onto a teaching specific program. In the UK, your bachelor’s degree may influence the subjects you are able to teach at a higher level.

    Many postgraduate teaching programs such as a master’s in education are used by those already teaching to enhance their careers. This is the same for those who decide to undertake a PhD in teaching.

    As a teaching student you will spend a lot of time getting practical experience. This may be through placements, work experience or assessed classroom situations. In addition to this, your theoretical education will take place in lectures and classes talking through research and best practice.

    When you begin a teaching specific program there are many areas of teaching you may cover as modules of the course; these may include:

    • Pedagogy
    • Curriculum and planning
    Teaching program structure

    To begin a teaching specific program, universities often require a bachelor’s degree in any field. On a liberal arts degree you could have the opportunity to major in a specific form of education, which may help your application onto a teaching specific program. In the UK, your bachelor’s degree may influence the subjects you are able to teach at a higher level.

    Many postgraduate teaching programs such as a master’s in education are used by those already teaching to enhance their careers. This is the same for those who decide to undertake a PhD in teaching.

    As a teaching student you will spend a lot of time getting practical experience. This may be through placements, work experience or assessed classroom situations. In addition to this, your theoretical education will take place in lectures and classes talking through research and best practice.

    When you begin a teaching specific program there are many areas of teaching you may cover as modules of the course; these may include:

    • Pedagogy
    • Curriculum and planning

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    Teaching undergraduate programs

    Bachelor's in teaching

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      Kinesiology - Health and Physical Education Teacher Certification (Grades K-12) - BSc Louisiana State University, USA

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      28,700 USD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      January, August, May
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      Geography (Teacher Certification in Social Studies, Grades 7-12: History Minor and Political Science Third Field) - BSc Texas State University, USA

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      15,164 USD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      August, January
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      Art – Teacher Certification - BEd Campbellsville University, USA

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      25,400 USD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      October, August, January
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      Business, Marketing and Information Technology 6-12 Teaching Field Endorsement - BAEd University of Nebraska at Kearney, USA

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      14,500 USD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      August, January
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      Global Language: Spanish Teaching Certification - BA Murray State University, USA

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      13,920 USD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      August, January
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    Associate in teaching

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      Elementary Teacher Education - AA Santiago Canyon College, USA

      Program type
      Associate
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      8,304 USD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      February, June, August
      Show program overview about Elementary Teacher Education
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      Liberal Studies: Teacher Preparation - AA Berkeley City College, USA

      Program type
      Associate
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      7,950 USD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      August, June, January
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      Elementary Teacher Education (for Transfer) - AA San Jose City College, USA
      • Blended learning

      Program type
      Associate
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      8,138 USD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      January
      Show program overview about Elementary Teacher Education (for Transfer)
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    Certificate in teaching

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      Family and Consumer Sciences (Teaching Credential) - Dual Cert/BSc California State University, Sacramento, USA

      Program type
      Undergraduate certificate/Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      16,800 USD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      January, August
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      Teacher - Cert Merritt College, USA

      Program type
      Undergraduate certificate
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      7,950 USD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      August, June, January
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      Provisional Certification in a Teaching Field - Cert University of West Alabama, USA
      • Online

      Program type
      Undergraduate certificate
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      15,444 USD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      August, January
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      Teacher's Aide - Cert Berkeley City College, USA

      Program type
      Undergraduate certificate
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      7,950 USD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      August, June, January
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      Teaching Elementary School Mathematics - Cert University of Regina, Canada

      Program type
      Undergraduate certificate
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      18,000 CAD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      September, May, January
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    Pathway in teaching

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      Teaching & Education (Foundation) - FD Leeds Beckett University, UK

      Program type
      Undergraduate pathway
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      10,900 GBP

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      September, January
      Show program overview about Teaching & Education (Foundation)
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    Teaching graduate programs

    Master's in teaching

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      Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) - MA TESOL Southeast Missouri State University, USA

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      9,990 USD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      August, January
      Show program overview about Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
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      Special Education: The Master Teacher - MA Central Michigan University, USA
      • Online

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      11,466 USD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      August
      Show program overview about Special Education: The Master Teacher
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      Special Education: Teacher of Students with Disabilities - MA/MEd William Paterson University, USA

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      20,454 USD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      January, September
      Show program overview about Special Education: Teacher of Students with Disabilities
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      Education (Leading Learning and Teaching) - MEd University of Dundee, UK

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      30 months
      Annual tuition fee
      6,195 GBP

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      September
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      Education - Special Education (Teacher Certification) - MA Felician University, USA

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      18,360 USD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      September, January
      Show program overview about Education - Special Education (Teacher Certification)
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    Doctorate in teaching

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      English Pedagogy: Teaching English Language - DA Murray State University, USA

      Program type
      Doctorate
      Duration
      3 years
      Annual tuition fee
      13,200 USD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      August, January
      Show program overview about English Pedagogy: Teaching English Language
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      Special Education: Collaborative Teacher, 6-12 - EdS University of West Alabama, USA
      • Online

      Program type
      Doctorate
      Duration
      3 years
      Annual tuition fee
      22,680 USD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      August
      Show program overview about Special Education: Collaborative Teacher, 6-12
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    Diploma in teaching

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      English Language Teaching - PGDip Trinity College Dublin, Ireland

      Program type
      Postgraduate diploma
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      19,996 EUR

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      September
      Show program overview about English Language Teaching
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    Certificate in teaching

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      College Teaching - GradCert Central Michigan University, USA
      • Online

      Program type
      Postgraduate certificate
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      9,555 USD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      May
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      Teaching English as a Second Language - PGCert Humber College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning, Canada

      Program type
      Postgraduate certificate
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      16,532 CAD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      September
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      Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL) - PGCert Sheridan College, Canada

      Program type
      Postgraduate certificate
      Duration
      8 months
      Annual tuition fee
      18,237 CAD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      September, January
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    Future teaching careers

    The specific teaching program you graduate from will determine your career within teaching. For example a teaching program focused on elementary level will not automatically enable you to teach at a higher level, as additional qualifications may be needed.

    Some of the popular teaching programs that lead to careers in their specific branch of teaching include:

    • Foreign language teaching
    • Elementary school teaching
    • PGCE (UK secondary school level)
    • Special needs teaching
    • Preschool teaching