International Teacher

Postgraduate for teachers 

Location: Belgium - Mechelen -Campus Kruidtuin

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  • Ready to push your personal and professional boundaries as a teacher? 
  • Already a qualified teacher with a high level of English
  • Learn what it takes to apply your skills in an international context
  • Develop your sensitivity for the impact of cultural differences
  • Gain key insights in intercultural competencies, didactics and pedagogy in international education, while developing your English skills. 
  • Reinforce your multicultural outlook while exchanging ideas and experiences as part of an international student group. 
  • Prepare for on-the-job learning and internships in international settings
  • Expand your international network and credentials thanks to our partnerships with global accreditation bodies and tertiary institutions
  • Transform your dream of teaching abroad into a reality with this postgraduate programme, unique in Belgium and recognized worldwide.

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Kim Op de beeck
Kim Op de beeck
Programme and Internship Manager - Lecturer
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Katerina Flouraki
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Dreaming of teaching internationally?

In addition to an internship based theoretical framework, we also offer teaching experience placements in international, private or European schools in and outside Belgium. Through our intensive and individualised intern follow-up programme we help you in building up and realising your international teaching ambitions. 

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In need of international networking?

Since our course programme is taught in English, is open to ALL qualified teachers and we work together with global organisations such as The British Council, AFS … there will be plenty of opportunities to meet other international students, colleagues and educational partners.

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Be part of and participate in an international and interdisciplinary educational team

The diverse views on learning of your fellow and co-teachers, pschygologists, speech therapists or other educationalists will certainly inspire and aspire! 1 +1 + 1 +1 = ∞

Programme

  • Structure
  • Targeted students
  • Courses
  • In practice
  • What do we offer
  • Admission Requirements
  • Tuition fee
  • Personal coaching
  • Go international
  • Professional bonus
  • Structure

    Semester 1 | Semester 1 aims at:

    • the sharpening of your intercultural eyes and ears;
    • an intensive English as an additional language work out;
    • an introduction to international school life;
    • hands-on teaching portfolio work.

    Semester 2 |  Semester 2 focuses on:

    • an intensive English C1-level work out;
    • the application of intercultural competences and innovative educational approaches in international internship environments;
    • teamteaching and personal development in international settings.
  • Targeted students

    Our International Teacher Postgraduate Programme is open to all qualified teachers with a high proficiency in English who share their passion of coaching children and young adults in international educational contexts.

    Study exemptions and personalised trainee programmes are possible.  Accreditation of prior learning can be taken into account.

    During this one-year flexible programme we will create cross-border learning and teaching environments to explore, challenge and broaden your personal and professional horizons.

  • Courses

    Below you can find an overview of the courses (under reservation of changes), with the number of credits per phase. Credits express how many hours you need on average to process the subject matter (incl. lessons). Count about 25 to 30 hours for 1 study credit.

    • We have explained the most important courses in a blue tooltip.
    Semester12
    Internships
    Short International/European/or Private School Internship 7
    Longer International/European/or Private School Internship 30
    Theoretical framework
    Semester12
    Intercultural Competences in Education 3 3
    Personal Development in International Contexts 6
    Team Teaching Development in International Contexts 6
    English as an Additional Language Didactics and Guidelines to C1 5 5
    Semester12
    Internships
    Short International/European/or Private School Internship 7
    Longer International/European/or Private School Internship 30
    Theoretical framework
    Intercultural Competences in Education 3 3
    Personal Development in International Contexts 6
    Team Teaching Development in International Contexts 6
    English as an Additional Language Didactics and Guidelines to C1 5 5
  • In practice

    We offer first and second semester teaching experience placements in (inter)national, private or European schools in and outside Belgium. Longer internships in summer schools are possible in order to easily combine study and work.

  • What do we offer

    • Interesting international educational contacts/references
    • Traineeprogrammes and coaching in (inter)national, private, local and European schools
    • Workshops, guest lectures, microteachings on different international educational systems/programmes 
    • 21st century international classroom skills in team teaching activities
  • Admission Requirements

    In addition to the general admission requirements for an English bachelor programmes, these are the specific diploma requirements for the postgraduate.

    You are a qualified (special needs) teacher (preschool, primary, or secondary education) with a high proficiency level of English (i.e. IELTS overall bandscore 6.5, CEFR B2+, Duolingo 120, TOEFL 85, Cambridge Assessment 180 …). 

    An additional (Skype) interview in English will take place before the start of the programme. (In view of visa procedures we advise non-EEA-students to register before May 2023).

    Study exemptions and personalised trainee programmes are possible. Accreditation of prior learning can be taken into account.

    Additional conditions

    • cv (resume)
    • Motivation letter (stating why you are interested in the postgraduate International Teacher) which will be assessed by the programme manager.
    • In addition to the cv/motivation assessment, the programme manager will conduct an (Skype) interview in English.
    • Required language level: High proficiency level of English ((i.e. IELTS overall bandscore 6.5, CEFR B2+, Duolingo 120, TOEFL 85, Cambridge Assessment 180 …).
  • Tuition fee

    EEA-students = € 1990
    non-EEA-students = € 3300

    Travel and C1 English certificate costs not included.
    Study exemptions and personalised traineeprogrammes are possible.
    Accreditation of prior learning can be taken into account.

    Mind that Postgraduate Tuition Fees are non-refundable. 
    We expect candidates to arrive in Mechelen mid September at the latest. 

  • Personal coaching

    Through our intensive and individualised intern follow-up programme we help you in building up and realising your international teaching ambitions. 

    The programme enables students to combine work, study and take individualised internships in international settings.

  • Go international

    We can help you in your search for suitable internship schools abroad. 

  • Professional bonus

    • Certificate Postgraduate International Teacher 
    • AFS Global Competence Certificate  
    • IELTS, EAL & CLIL Preparation Programme 

After Graduation

  • The job of your life
  • After training
  • Working in Belgium
  • The job of your life

    After your unique internship experiences, you can apply to international educational settings with a well-filled teaching portfolio.

  • After training

    Every teacher needs new ideas and impulses. Do you?

    Perhaps the in-service training offered by LEON and Donche, our knowledge centers of the teacher training programs of Thomas More, can help you with this.

  • Working in Belgium

    Search Year

    International students can apply for a new residence permit status upon graduation and extend their stay in Belgium up to 12 months to find work! Eager to launch your career in Belgium after your studies? No worries! We’re here to help you navigate the Search Year application process. 

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