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.

Five English teachers holding hand-lettered colour cards reading yellow, orange, blue and pink while teaching a group of local children seated on the floor of an open-air classroom in Thailand.

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Exchange Goes Both Ways: A New Rule and What It Signals

Picture of Randy LeGrant Randy LeGrant: Jul 29, 2026, 4:00:01 PM

This post describes a U.S. regulatory change as of late July 2026 and its implications for international exchange. Rules and effective dates can change, including through litigation. Confirm current requirements with official government sources. On...

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A graphic comparing teaching salaries in Japan and Cambodia, showing that Japan's higher salary of $1,400–$1,900 yields only $150–$400 in monthly savings after deductions, while Cambodia's lower salary yields $300–$500.

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What You'll Actually Keep: Teaching Salaries Across 7 Countries

Picture of Randy LeGrant Randy LeGrant: Jul 27, 2026, 4:00:01 PM

All figures reflect our own program data as of July 2026 and are subject to change. Salaries in local currency fluctuate against the dollar. Confirm...

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A large group of Cultural Exchange Project teachers cheering with raised arms in front of a golden Buddha statue during orientation in Thailand.

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Final Weeks to Apply for Thailand's November Semester

Picture of Randy LeGrant Randy LeGrant: Jul 24, 2026, 3:30:00 PM

Placement availability and dates below are current as of late July 2026 and change as spots fill. Confirm the latest with us before making plans. A...

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The Royal Palace in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, its spires and gate silhouetted and lit against a vivid orange sunset sky.

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Cambodia's Year-Round Start Dates: The Options Nobody Talks About

Picture of Randy LeGrant Randy LeGrant: Jul 22, 2026, 1:30:00 PM

Program details and figures reflect our Cambodia program as of mid-2026 and can change. Confirm current intake dates and specifics with us before...

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Can You Teach Abroad Without Wrecking Your Student Loans?

Picture of Randy LeGrant Randy LeGrant: Jul 20, 2026, 2:30:00 PM

This article is general information, not financial or tax advice. Federal student loan rules changed substantially in 2026 and continue to evolve....

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Five uniformed South Korean elementary school students standing together with their arms around each other in a school corridor.

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The Document That Takes 12 Weeks: Korea's August 1 Deadline

Picture of Randy LeGrant Randy LeGrant: Jul 17, 2026, 10:35:39 AM

Processing times and application dates below reflect mid-2026 conditions and change frequently. Verify current timelines with the U.S. Department of...

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