Randy LeGrant

Randy LeGrant has spent more than 50 years in international education and cultural exchange. He is the Executive Director of The Cultural Exchange Project, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit placing native English speakers in guaranteed paid teaching positions abroad.

A dark blue graphic showing 2026 Cambodia teaching program numbers: monthly salary $800–$1,600, rent $200–$400, and typical savings $300–$500.

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The Cambodia Teaching Budget: Rent, Pay, and Savings for 2026

Picture of Randy LeGrant Randy LeGrant: Sep 23, 2026, 11:00:01 AM

These figures reflect information regarding pay, cost-of-living, taxes, rent, etc., provided on CEP’s website, in relation to their Cambodia Teach Program. Please check the figures independently, prior to committing, as things do change. Now let’s...

Cambodia
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A smiling teacher sits with a group of young students at classroom desks as one boy raises his hand for a high five.

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Teachers Already Work a Second Job. Try This One Instead.

Picture of Randy LeGrant Randy LeGrant: Sep 21, 2026, 11:00:00 AM

Teacher pay figures come from RAND's 2026 State of the American Teacher survey. Program figures are current as of September 2026, from CEP's Thailand...

Teach English Abroad
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Timeline graphic comparing three ways working teachers go abroad with CEP: a summer with no leave needed, a semester on personal leave, or a full year on sabbatical

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Sabbatical, Semester, or Summer: Teaching Abroad Without Quitting

Picture of Randy LeGrant Randy LeGrant: Sep 16, 2026, 11:00:00 AM

Current as of September 2026. Leave-of-absence and license renewal rules are set by your district and your state, not by CEP, and they change....

Teach English Abroad
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Angkor Wat's temple towers reflected in the lily pond at sunset, Siem Reap, Cambodia

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No Degree? No Problem. Cambodia Says Yes.

Picture of Randy LeGrant Randy LeGrant: Sep 14, 2026, 11:00:00 AM

Current as of September 2026. Salary, tax, and intake figures for Cambodia change often. Confirm current numbers with our team before committing...

Cambodia
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Vietnamese schoolchildren wave and play in a schoolyard during an outdoor break at their school.

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Vietnam Is Still Hiring This Fall: Where the Openings Are

Picture of Randy LeGrant Randy LeGrant: Sep 9, 2026, 11:15:00 AM

Current as of September 2026. Salary, tax, and intake figures for Vietnam change and should be confirmed with CEP before you commit to a timeline. If...

Vietnam
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A volunteer teacher poses with a group of smiling schoolgirls in uniform outside a classroom building.

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Costa Rica's February Start Has One Spot Left. Here's Your Plan

Picture of Randy LeGrant Randy LeGrant: Sep 7, 2026, 11:00:00 AM

Current as of September 2026. Intake dates and spot counts for Costa Rica change as people apply. Confirm current availability with CEP before you...

Costa Rica
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