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Welcome to the WorldTeach Application!
In order to be eligible to apply, you must:
- be a native English speaker
- be at least 18 or above
- [for year-long and semester-long programs ONLY] have a bachelor's degree by date of program's departure
Application Process and Materials
Application Process and Materials
Before beginning your application process, please select a program by going through our materials online. Some programs have specific qualifications, and we encourage you to read program profiles carefully prior to beginning your application. Application material will allow you to apply for a first choice and second choice program. Please note that due to in-country orientation and academic calendars, our programs have fixed departure and return dates.
The WorldTeach application process requires:
For Year-Long & Semester Applicants: profile information, a resume, 3 essays, 2 references, university transcripts, and an interview with a WorldTeach alumnus.
For Summer Applicants: profile information, a resume, 3 essays, and 2 references.
You can find the WorldTeach Reference Form here.
These materials must be submitted online through our electronic application system. Please email us at admissions@worldteach.org if you are unable to submit your materials electronically. All references should be emailed to this address or faxed to
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Application DEcision
WorldTeach's admissions process operates on a rolling admissions policy, meaning that some of our programs may fill prior to our stated application deadlines. For this reason, we encourage you to submit your materials at your earliest convenience. Upon completion of your application, the Admissions Committee will begin a comprehensive evaluation. Unless otherwise stated, all applicants should hear back with an admissions decision within two to four weeks after submission of their completed application once all of your materials have been received.
If you are accepted into a WorldTeach program, you will receive a telephone call and email notification. You will then be sent a WorldTeach Acceptance Packet. This includes all of the necessary materials and guidance to help you officially confirm your place in the WorldTeach program to which you have been accepted.
Selection Process
WorldTeach's application process ensures that we provide qualified volunteer teachers to our partner schools while at the same time placing volunteers where they are most likely to succeed. With these goals in mind, we hope to contribute positively to both the communities we serve and the personal experiences of our volunteers. Although we do not have specific professional requirements, we seek applicants who show a commitment to teaching, volunteer service, international development, and intercultural understanding.