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Manitoba Department of Education: Manitoba Teacher Exchange

Manitoba Teacher Exchange offers Kindergarten to Grade 12 teachers the chance to live and work in another part of Canada or another part of the world. Manitoba Teacher Exchange opportunities are available with Australia, The United Kingdom, The United States, The Federal Republic of Germany (teachers must be fluent in the language), and other Canadian Provinces. Further details are available online.

Requirements

Duration
  • 6-12 months
Maximum age
90
Student status required
No
Qualifications required
  • College diploma
  • Undergraduate degree
Languages
Language notes
Must be fluent in German for Germany exchange.
Application process
The deadline for all applications is November 30, of the current year. Applications received for exchange to Australia are for January to December. Applications to other exchange countries are for the September to June school year. To apply, download and complete an application package, available online. Once completed, applicants should submit this to Manitoba Teacher Exchange.

Organization details

The Manitoba Education website provides Manitoba students, parents, and educators with information about the wide range of programmes and services available through the Department. Its pages highlight programmes and services that support lifelong learning.

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