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.
For more information view this
flyer (
PDF |
Word) or read about Project Overseas on the
CTF website by clicking on International Programs.
For
Project Overseas testimonials from ETFO members, click
here.
The ETFO Selection 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 an active ETFO member (or from a provincial or territorial teacher organization that supports Project Overseas);
- be a Canadian citizen and hold a valid teachers’ certificate;
- have completed at least five full years of teaching in Canada before the Project Overseas assignment commences;
- hold a Canadian passport valid for at least six months after the Project Overseas assignment concludes.
Criteria for selection: applications must...
- possess a passion for international development and travel (or work experience);
- have strong curriculum and teaching leadership experience (specifically with adult learners);
- show evidence of flexibility, mature judgment, and a strong willingness to put the team and project needs above personal needs;
- be knowledgeable and preferably active in their local teacher union.
ETFO sponsors 14 members each year to participate in Project Overseas.
The
2019 application form is now available (PDF |Word).
Questions & Contact
Have questions? Review the frequently asked questions (PDF |
Word) or contact Jim Giles, Executive Staff, Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario, 416-962-3836 ext. 2276 or, toll-free 888-838-3836 ext. 2276,
jgiles@etfo.org.
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