International Teacher
- Prepare for on-the-job learning and internships in international settings.
- Transform your dream of teaching abroad into a reality with this postgraduate programme, unique in Belgium with educational partners all over the world.
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Blackboards Beyond Borders
- 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.
- Expand your international network and credentials thanks to our partnerships with global accreditation bodies and tertiary institutions.
The job of your life
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Practical information
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Duration
1 year (flexible programme)
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Credits
60 credits
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Where
On campus
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Programme
Semester 1 | Semester 1 aims at:
- the sharpening of your intercultural eyes and ears;
- an intensive English as an additional languagework 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.
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.
- Would you like to know the detailed content of each subject? Check the programme guide.
| Semester | 1 | 2 |
| Internships | ||
| Short International/European/or Private School Internship | 7 | |
| Longer International/European/or Private School Internship | 30 | |
| Theoretical framework |
| Semester | 1 | 2 |
| 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 |
- 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
This course does not start in February.
