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InternationalTeaching Placements2020
London Scotland Wales
Malaysia Sint Maarten
Malaysia Teaching Placements
Video: Sunway International School: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=72kleRA3oW8
Sint Maarten Teaching Placements
Video: Caribbean International Academy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qE7qru85vWQ
TIMEPLAN
UK Teaching Placements: London, Scotland, & Wales
Placements are organized through TimePlanEducation – a recruitment agency and “the most experienced teaching agency in the UK.”
Visit https://www.timeplan.com/
Links to TimePlan School Trusts (through which placements will be arranged)
London: Ormiston Academies Trust, Paradigm Trust, and/or South West Essex Community Education Trust
Scotland: The Highland Council, and/or Aberdeen City Council
Wales: Cardiff Schools
Notes about estimated costs
Notes onInternational Placements
Subject to availability, this opportunity is open to eligible students who successfully complete all courses and previous placements in the program.
Malaysia and Sint Maarten placements will run for a 5-week block (with the occasional one-day holiday). Start dates to be determined (likely third week of March).
There is a 2-week Easter holiday in the UK that falls in the middle of placements. Schools will "break" for Easter holiday. For UK placements: please plan to spend 7-8 weeks in the UK, starting mid-March.
Estimated Costs: Notes• a student travel bursary is provided to each
successful applicant by the Faculty of Education and Lakehead International (minimum $750)
• once the stipend is received, individuals completing an international placement are responsible for all costs associated with travel/ transportation, accommodation, food and tourism
• an additional stipend may be provided from Lakehead International
Cost projections vary considerably. E.g.,
• if you have health insurance coverage under LUSU, or are covered by a parent’s plan, you will not need to purchase health insurance before traveling
• food, shopping, accommodation and tourism budgets can vary greatly, depending on personal tastes and choices
• the projected maximum costs for each placement are outlined on the following slides
Estimated Costs: Notes
ESTIMATED COSTS: MALAYSIA PLACEMENT
Airfare (return) Thunder Bay – Toronto $300
Airfare (return) Toronto to Kuala Lumpur $1200
Accommodations $800
Food/groceries $1000
Travel insurance varies (0-$250)
Miscellaneous (bus pass, phone plan, $500
souvenirs, attractions)
Total $4050 (5-week placement)
ESTIMATED COSTS: SINT MAARTEN PLACEMENT
Airfare (return) Thunder Bay – Toronto $300
Airfare (return) Toronto – St. Maarten $600
Accommodations $2000
Food/groceries $1300
Travel insurance varies (0-$250)
Miscellaneous (bus pass, phone plan, $500
souvenirs, attractions)
Total $4950 (5-week placement)
ESTIMATED COSTS: LONDON PLACEMENT
Airfare (return) Thunder Bay to Toronto $300
Airfare (return) Toronto to London $650
Accommodations $2400 (7 weeks)
Food/groceries $1300
Travel insurance varies (0-$250)
Miscellaneous (DBS check, Oyster card, $500
phone plan, souvenirs, attractions)
Total $5400 (5-week placement)
ESTIMATED COSTS: SCOTLAND PLACEMENT
Airfare (return) Thunder Bay to Toronto $300
Airfare (return) Toronto to Scotland $750
Accommodations $1800 (7 weeks)
Food/groceries $1300
Travel insurance varies (0-$250)
Miscellaneous (DBS check, Oyster card, $500
phone plan, souvenirs, attractions)
Total $4900 (5-week placement)
ESTIMATED COSTS: WALES PLACEMENT
Airfare (return) Thunder Bay to Toronto $300
Airfare (return) Toronto to Cardiff, Wales $900
Accommodations $1500 (7 weeks)
Food/groceries $1200
Travel insurance varies (0-$250)
Miscellaneous (Oyster card, phone plan, $500
souvenirs, attractions)
Total $4650 (5-week placement)
Notes about estimated costs
Application Process:Deadline November 15
Submit an application form and your resume. Visit: https://www.lakeheadu.ca/programs/departments/education/undergraduate/international-opportunities
Interviews will be held in late November/early December. References and FAs will be contacted; marks and placement assessments will be reviewed.
Notification by early January 2020. Placements subject to minimum two students per site; maximum numbers vary by location.
Travel and Tourism
Many incredible travel and tourism opportunities can be added on to the international placements, either following the placement or during the Easter break (as applicable). Individuals or groups can plan their own travel and tourism, assisted by the International Initiatives Coordinator.
Malaysia
Top (L to R): Istana Negara palace, the Batu Caves, PenangBottom (L to R): Melaka Straits Mosque, Redang Island, a food tour in Penang
Notable tourist attractions
Batu Caves and Hindu Temple
LEGOLAND Malaysia or Angry Birds Activity Park
Penang (World heritage site that is famous for its food)
Fort Margherita (1800s fort and historical museum)
Taman Negaro National Park
Puteri Harbour (An amusement park and beautiful architecture)
Other Malaysia attractions (click for information):
Sint Maarten: Explore the Dutch and French sides of the island
Sint Maarten has 37 beaches. An annual Carnival take place: the 2020 Carnival dates are April 16-May 3.
Notable tourist attractions(click the attractions for more info).
PID DU PARADIS SAILING, YACHTING AND BOAT TOURS
CUPECOY BEACH FRONT STREET MAHO BAY
THE BUTTERFLY FARM
ST. MARTIN NATIONAL NATURE
RESERVE
FORT LOUIS
Other Sint Maarten attractions (click for information):
London
There are many options for guided tours (e.g., Harry Potter studio, Stonehenge, and Cotswolds Village) … or take in a play in Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre
Tourism
Big BenTower of London
London Eye
Buckingham Palace
Westminster Abbey
River Thames
Kensington Palace
Shakespeare's Palace
Piccadilly Circus
Other London attractions (click for information):
Scotland
Explore old Scottish castles, take in the Highlands and Loch Ness lake/exhibition, relax with some Kelpie Seaweed ale!
Tourism
Other Scotland attractions (click for information):
Scottish Castle Trail
Isle of Bute Edinburgh Loch Ness
Isle of Skye Isle of ArranMachrie Moor
Standing Stones
Holy Isle
Wales
Parks, castles, and Victorian architecture: Wales is a photographer’s dream!
Tourism
Other Wales attractions (click for information):
Brecon Beacons National Park
Devil's Bridge and the Hafod Estate
Wales by Rail Caernarfon Castle Conwy
Pembrokeshire Coast
Portmeirion Snowdonia National Park