Project Overseas is a program of the Canadian Teachers’ Federation (CTF) under which educators from across Canada volunteer their time in the summer (three and five weeks, most often during July) to work with co-tutors in host countries to present professional learning workshops to teachers in host countries.
All expenses are paid by CTF and the affiliated federations. Some past host countries include destinations in the Caribbean and East Africa.
Read about Project Overseas on the
CTF website by clicking on International Programs.
For
Project Overseas testimonials from ETFO members, click
here.
The ETFO Application Process
ETFO participants are recommended to the Executive by ETFO’s International Assistance Committee after applicants have successfully progressed through a two stage selection process that includes a thorough review of their application and references and telephone interview.
All applicants must...
- be a Canadian citizen;
- hold a Canadian passport valid until at least July 2021;
- be an ETFO member;
- hold a valid teaching certificate;
- have completed at least five years of teaching in Canada by July 2020;
- be in excellent health and be able to work in developing country conditions;
- have high standards of professionalism and personal conduct; and
- show evidence of flexibility, mature judgment and willing to put the team and project needs above personal needs.
ETFO sponsors 16 members each year to participate in Project Overseas.
Applications to Project Overseas 2020 will no longer be accepted, thanks to all who applied.
Applications for Project Overseas 2021, will be uploaded in mid-August 2020.
Questions & Contact
Have questions? Review the frequently asked questions (PDF |
Word) or contact Punita Bhardwaj, Executive Staff, Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario, 416-962-3836 ext. 2236 or, toll-free 888-838-3836 ext. 2236, pbhardwaj@etfo.org.
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