Welcome to the World of Teacher Exchange

What Is a Teacher Exchange?

A teacher exchange is an easy and secure

chance for a teacher and family to explore

another culture

You literally trade jobs and

homes for a year

You continue to be paid by your home

jurisdiction

You retain all seniority and benefits because you are still an employee of your

board

Why Do an Exchange?

It provides unparalleled opportunities for both

professional and personal growth and

adventure

An exchange is usually a landmark in both your

personal and professional life

How Do I Arrange This?

CEEF, the Canadian Education Exchange Foundation is the not for profit organization

Designated by the Ministries of Education in British Columbia, Ontario,

Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island , and New Brunswick

to facilitate teacher exchanges

Simply contact CEEF’s office or visit the website

to get started

www.ceef.ca(705) 739-

7596

Where Can I Go?

Current destinations include ~United Kingdom (England, Scotland,Northern Ireland, Wales)

~ Denmark~ Switzerland~ Germany

~ All Australian states~ United States

(Colorado and Washington)~ Other Canadian provinces

Who Can Go?

There are no restrictions in

terms of age or family

Families, singles, empty nesters

– all are welcome

Requirements?

You should have five years experience,

be flexible and have a great sense of humour

and adventure!

You must be approved by your principal and your district as an exemplary

teacher

When Do I Do This?

Northern Hemisphere Destinations

Applications should be submitted by Christmas

preceding the September start

Southern Hemisphere Destinations

Applications should be submitted by the end of January, one

year in advance

Earlier is always better

What is the Process?

Applications are exchanged between CEEF and the foreign exchange

authorities

Through daily discussion, possible matches are

identified by the exchange authorities

At that time, CEEF will

contact you

To see if you are interested in exploring a

particular potential match

If all looks good, a formal proposal package is sent to your principal

For school and district approval

prior to your getting it for your

consideration

Then it is up to you!

What is the Cost?

Nominal application fee of $150 plus HST

Final processing fee of $250 plus HST when a match is

confirmed

“The world is a book and he who does not travel, reads

only one page.”~ St. Augustine

Simply contact CEEF’s office or visit the website

to get started www.ceef.ca(705) 739-7596