English Co-Teacher Program
Norte de Santander
Norte de Santander
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Program Participation Eligibility
To participate in this state-funded opportunity as English co-Teachers, candidates must be fluent-English speakers (either native-English speakers or C1 level of proficiency). It is preferred that they also possess a 4-yr BA/BS degree and be at least 21 years old.
Additionally: Spanish conversational skills, English teaching certification and/or experience, community service leadership experience.
20 Fellows in 20 schools within the 3 general areas cities of Cucuta, Chinacota, and Pamplona will be co-teaching part-time for 20 months under a mentor existing Colombian middle school or high school teacher.
Fellows receive a monthly stipend of 1.5M (approx. $500 USD) towards their living expenses.
Orientation starts August 5th in Cucuta. It includes lodging & food & training; then fellows go to their respective teaching communities.
Extending the service agreement beyond the initial period is be possible with BEI, but not guaranteed.
Additionally: Spanish conversational skills, English teaching certification and/or experience, community service leadership experience.
20 Fellows in 20 schools within the 3 general areas cities of Cucuta, Chinacota, and Pamplona will be co-teaching part-time for 20 months under a mentor existing Colombian middle school or high school teacher.
Fellows receive a monthly stipend of 1.5M (approx. $500 USD) towards their living expenses.
Orientation starts August 5th in Cucuta. It includes lodging & food & training; then fellows go to their respective teaching communities.
Extending the service agreement beyond the initial period is be possible with BEI, but not guaranteed.
Welcome to Norte de Santander!
40 uniquely beautiful communities
40 uniquely beautiful communities
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Headquarters -Cúcuta
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Region 1 - Ocaña
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Region 2 - Chinácota
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Region 3 - Pamplona
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APPLICATION PROCESS
STEP No. 1: Verifying your ELIGIBILITY
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First, complete your online profile & upload your qualifying documents:
1. Must be 21 years old 1. Submit CV/Resume 2. Passport (must be born in a native English country or have C1 certification) 3. BA/BS University Diploma 4. Teaching Certifications (must have taught a combined total of 12 months) 5. Profile Pic |
STEP No. 2: Applying for Your Type "V" Volunteer Courtesy COLOMBIA VISA!
If you are invited to participate, you will receive an Invitation Letter from the Governacion de Norte de Santander in order for you to apply for a 'Courtesy VISA' online You are responsible for the VISA application fee, but our professional staff will do the VISA application. You will have to make a $282.00 USD deposit and allow our staff to submit your application to ensure there are no errors resulting in VISA denials. This is a crucial step. You can not do the application yourself; our professional staff must handle the VISA application process. You are not paying our team for this service; the funds only covers what Imigracion Colombia charges as fees.
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Documents Required for Type V Visa: Visitor Volunteer
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STEP No. 3: Completing your FILE 100%
Before you arrive to Orientation you must have submitted the following documents to [email protected]
- a. Proof of General Health Check-up confirming good health & ability to work as a school teacher (dated within 30 days)
- b. Proof of Background Criminal Check of the country of origin (dated within 90 days)
- (U.S. Only) US Background Checks or (Canada) BackgroundChecks.com or go to your local Police Department's online process
- Other countries - use whatever is a reputable source typically accepted in your country
- If you have a valid Colombia Cedula de Extranjeria or have established Colombian Residency you may use Policia National
STEP No. 4: ORIENTATION - CHINACOTA, NORTE de SANTANDER - AUGUST 5th
- You must participate in the mandatory orientation in Chinacota LOCATION: https://hotelcolonialchinacota.com/
- You are responsible for your transportation costs 'to Orientation' After completing the contract, the program is neither responsible for your return to your home country, nor responsible for you legal status in Colombia.
IMPORTANT: PROOF of RETURN FLIGHT is REQUIRED to enter COLOMBIA: You show that you will leave the country during your legal stay period. Meaning, you will not be permitted to enter Colombia without proof that you have a planned exit/return.
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SOLUTION: If you do not plan to purchase round-trip tickets, this option often used by experienced global travelers: Refundable Return Bus/Air Tickets - Download Option Details - Colombian airport officials will require proof that you are exiting Colombia prior to your legal stay expiration date. For instance, if you are entering as a Tourist, you must show that you are exiting within 90 days. Make sense? If you are entering as a Fellow with a Courtesy VISA, then you will have to show you are leaving prior to the expiration of your Courtesy VISA. Remember, you are responsible for your legal stay in Colombia. Be sure to follow every legal responsibility you hold as a visitor, volunteer, and fellow. If you do not have round-trip flight tickets to prove that you are going to leave while still legal in Colombia, you will have to show them proof that you are exiting the country somehow. Your choice, your decision.
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- First Day of Orientation: Come early! 8.00 a.m - Come enjoy registration, meet the support staff & teacher team, free meals, free accomodations. We'll be launching co-teaching training and developing a strong team bond.
- Orientation is required by the State of Norte de Santander before you may enter the classroom in Colombia.
- Orientation dates are 'covered' as paid days within the stipend period. Pay starts August 5th. Food & Lodging are also provided during orientation and 'stipends' are specifically provided to cover lodging & food expenses while you are an active fellow.
Where will you teach? Perhap in in one or more of these wonderful & beautiful locations!
CúcutaCúcuta, officially San José de Cúcuta, is a Colombian Municipality, capital of the department of Norte de Santander. It is located in the northeast of the country, on the Eastern Cordillera of the Andes, near the border with Venezuela. Cúcuta has an approximate population of 650 thousand inhabitants, has a length of 10 km from north to south and 11 from east to west. It is constituted by 10 communes, and is the political, economic, administrative, industrial, academic, artistic, cultural, sports and touristic epicenter of Norte de Santander.
Ocaña
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Pamplona
Chinacota
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