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.

Two Cultural Exchange Project teachers with their students in a classroom in Costa Rica.

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Costa Rica Mid-Year Report: Intakes for the Rest of 2026 and Into 2027

Picture of Randy LeGrant Randy LeGrant: Jun 26, 2026 1:00:03 PM

Costa Rica's school year runs February to December, and we're right in the thick of it. If you've been waiting for the right moment to leave the U.S. job market behind and teach abroad, here's an honest accounting of what's actually open for the...

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A Cultural Exchange Project teacher leading a class of students at a school in Thailand.

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CIEE Retired Teach Abroad and TEFL — Here's What That Means for You

Picture of Randy LeGrant Randy LeGrant: Jun 24, 2026 11:30:00 AM

CIEE, one of the oldest names in international exchange, is winding down its Teach Abroad and TEFL certification programs. If you were planning to...

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Students raising their hands in an English class in a South Korean school.

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South Korea 2027 Intake: The Timeline Every Applicant Should Know Now

Picture of Randy LeGrant Randy LeGrant: Jun 22, 2026 8:50:30 AM

South Korea runs the best-paid entry-level teaching job abroad — free housing, reimbursed flights, national health insurance, a severance bonus. It's...

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A group of new teachers on a Cultural Exchange Project orientation visiting a golden Buddha statue in Thailand.

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New Grads: Why June Is the Month to Lock In a Fall Teach-Abroad Job

Picture of Randy LeGrant Randy LeGrant: Jun 19, 2026 1:00:00 PM

You walked at graduation a few weeks ago. Right now, this month, you have a timing advantage that won't come back: June applicants get first pick of...

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CEP teachers leading an English vocabulary lesson with students at a Thai public school.

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Thailand's New Visa Rules. Here's Why CEP Teachers Don't Need to Worry

Picture of Randy LeGrant Randy LeGrant: Jun 17, 2026 10:25:34 AM

Thailand is cutting its visa-free stay from 60 days to 30 and cracking down on border runs. If you're planning to teach English in Thailand, here's...

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Ticket-style graphic comparing TEFL Plus ($195, 120 hours) and International TEFL Academy ($1,400+, 120–170 hours) TEFL certification courses

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TEFL Plus vs Int'l TEFL Academy: Which Certification Is Right for You?

Picture of Randy LeGrant Randy LeGrant: Jun 16, 2026 1:48:33 PM

Choosing where to get TEFL certified is the first real decision on the road to teaching English abroad — and it's not a small one. Course prices...

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