R9950
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$185 Visa $220 SEVIS, R315 Collect for free from DUR/JNB/CPT/PTA DHL office. Pay the fee for delivery to your home.
Included for first 90 days
Approx. R10 000 – R20 000 (One way)
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- Ages 21-55
- Have a degree-equivalent to a U.S. bachelor’s degree in either education or the academic subject field in which they intend to teach – General Education, Maths, Sciences (Chemistry, Biology, Physics), Spanish or Special Education.
- Have a minimum of two years (24 months) of teaching or related professional experience.
- Be working as a teacher in your home country at the time of application, or, if not working as a teacher, otherwise meet the eligibility qualifications and (a) have recently (within 12 months of application) completed an advanced degree and (b) have two years of full-time teaching experience within the past eight years.
- Clear criminal record.
- Must have excellent English language proficiency.
- Must be able to show a teachers license (SACE).
- Must have the relevant finances for the program.
- Must be able to commit to a 3-year contract.
- Locations throughout the USA
- Dependants may work (subject to applying for a work permit) and kids may go to school.
- Dependant can travel on a J2 program (spouse or children under age 21).
- Insurance for the first 90 days is included in program fees, thereafter teachers need to take out schools insurance or alternative insurance that must adhere to Department of State regulations.
Arrive mid-July annually and work for 3 years. The program will end on 30 June of the final year.
Limited positions - apply early!
- 3 Year J1 Teacher Exchange Visa
- Extension of 1-2 years is available on a performance and school needs basis
- Repeat participation is allowed after the teacher has spent 2 years outside the USA.
- Get together all application documents and submit to your OVC office.
- Application is sent to the program manager for review.
- Once approved by the program manager, applicant must pay the application fee.
- Pre-Screen interviews will take place.
- Applicants who pass the pre-screening will interview with schools.
- Once placed, pay Visa and SEVIS fee.
- Once placed, applicants will also work hand-in-hand with OVC to source and secure housing.
- Attend your visa interview.
- OVC will make all your travel arrangements for July.
- Applicant will attend a final preparation meeting with OVC to ensure that you are ready to fly.
- Applicants arrive in the US mid-July.
- Orientation with school during August.
- Teachers usually begin teaching from mid- to end August.
Costs to Budget in SA and on Arrival in the USA:
- Foreign credential evaluation – From $290
- Police Clearance R200 (SA) Varies in Foreign countries
- Certificate of Good Standing
Program Costs per partner:
Partner 1:
- Program Fee - $2750 paid in full upfront
- Program Fee Deferment - $750 paid up front, $2250 paid ($225 x 10 months)
Partner 1: Additional Costs to Budget in the USA on renewal or extension:
- Taxes: approximately 30% of monthly salary
- Insurance - ranges from approximately from $59 per month ($20 per J2, max $40 p/m) – Total $99 for family of 3+ people
- Annual renewal fees are collected directly by the US sponsor company and are due on 30 June of each year - $1500
- Annual renewal fee if transferring to another school is $1500 + $750
- Transfer to another school (in special circumstances only) $750.
- Extension of original 3-year program, $567 plus annual renewal fee
- J2 Fee $750
Partner 2:
- Program Fee - $5125
Partner 2: Additional Costs to Budget in the USA on renewal or extension:
- Taxes: approximately 30% of monthly salary
- Insurance – for the 1st 90 days are included with the program fee, thereafter additional insurance needs to be taken out
- Annual renewal fees are collected directly by the US sponsor company and are due on 30 June of each year - $1065
- Annual renewal fee if transferring to another school is $1500 + $750
- Transfer to another school (in special circumstances only) $400.
- Extension of original 3-year program, $500 plus annual renewal fee
- J2 Fee $350
Spending Money – Breakdown:
- $1500 approximate rent deposit
- $1200 approximate 1st month rent (often unfurnished)
- $50 - $200 – transport first month
- $600 – First months food
- $300 – Utilities
- $500 – Utility deposits
- $3000 – Additional Funds