Global Student Teaching Opportunities

Add to your teaching skills and diverse cultural experiences by student teaching in a global location!

The Costa Rica experience: 

• Five to six weeks of student teaching in an English immersion school in San Jose
• Candidates student teach in August/September or March/April
• A full week of Spanish language lessons as well as additional lessons throughout the experience
• A service-learning component in Quepos and Manuel Antonio
• Final costs are based on the number of participants and placement locations
• Scholarships are available for qualified and accepted participants

The Aldine, Texas experience:

• Candidates spend their entire semester in the Aldine Independent School District; a large, diverse, urban school district in Houston, Texas
• Candidates pay for rent ($300 - $500 based on number of roommates), utilities, gas, tolls, internet, and provide their own transportation to and from Aldine
• Information about the Aldine School District

The Norway experience:

• Four to five weeks of student teaching (similar to Costa Rica program)
• Open to Social Studies and Art teacher candidates
• A Minnesota State University, Mankato professor will join the candidates during their stay, observe candidates and meet with mentor teachers
• Course fee is approximately $2,500 and includes airfare, lodging and programming; additional living expenses will add approximately $1,500
• Scholarships are available for candidates accepted into the program and there is also a subsidy to offset expenses due to the high cost of living
• Candidates are responsible for meals, local transportation and most excursions

The Sweden experience:

• Four to five weeks of student teaching (similar to Costa Rica program)
• Open to all contents
• A Minnesota State University, Mankato professor will join the candidates during their stay, observe candidates and meet with mentor teachers
• Course fee is approximately $2,500 and includes airfare, lodging and programming; additional living expenses will add approximately $1,500
• Scholarships are available for candidates accepted into the program
• Candidates are responsible for meals, local transportation and most excursions

Selection Criteria:

• Selection is based on academic and field experience and a written narrative
• Recommendations are required from program faculty

Interested in learning more? 

Contact Dr. Elizabeth Finsness

Office of Field and International Experience
119 Armstrong Hall
Mankato, MN 56001
507-389-1517