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Short-term Exchange Program

IEU members working in Brisbane, Cairns and Toowoomba Catholic schools or Queensland Anglican schools can participate in a two-week exchange to Alberta, Canada.

There is no visa or teaching authority requirements for short-term job shadowing.

Exchanges will occur over breaks and holidays that stagger with the host country’s school schedule.

Participants cover all travel and living expenses.

Each participant will billet their exchange partner for the two (2) week short-term exchange period.

Australian teachers will host the Canadian short-term exchange teacher mid-year and be able to job shadow in Alberta in either the Australian September or December school holidays.

Short-term exchange participants will be matched through shared or similar areas of interest and professional experience.

Read about some of the Alberta teachers already on board with the program here. 

Application costs

There is a $50.00 application fee associated with a short -term teacher exchange.  Cheque is to be payable to IEU-QNT.

Closing date for applications is Friday, 31 March 2023.

Please contact Kay Holloway, IEU-QNT Teacher Exchange Co-Ordinator via teacherexchange@ieuqnt.org.au for more information or to apply.

Please note: a minimum of five years’ teaching experience is required to be eligible for the Short-term Exchange Program. You must also be a financial member of IEU-QNT to apply.

E-exchange Program

The E-exchange program provides an opportunity for permanent teachers and school leaders to take part in a short term one-on-one virtual exchange paired with an overseas educator with similar interests or in a similar field.

The 2023 program will involve educators from Alberta, Canada.

The E-exchange program offers a unique opportunity for professional development, offering collaboration to compare and contrast various aspects of education between education systems, as well as to share learnings with colleagues and wider networks.

Matches are made based on common action research projects with projects conducted online over a six week time frame determined by both exchange applicants.

Read about some of teachers who have signed up already here.

There is no cost involved.

Please contact Kay Holloway, IEU-QNT Teacher Exchange Co-ordinator via teacherexchange@ieuqnt.org.au

Please note: a minimum of five years’ teaching experience is required to be eligible for the Teacher E-exchange Program. You must also be a financial member of IEU-QNT to apply.