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.

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Can You Teach Abroad Without Wrecking Your Student Loans?

Picture of Randy LeGrant Randy LeGrant: Jul 20, 2026, 9:30:00 AM

This article is general information, not financial or tax advice. Federal student loan rules changed substantially in 2026 and continue to evolve. Always confirm your specific situation with your loan servicer and a qualified tax professional, and...

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

Picture of Randy LeGrant Randy LeGrant: Jul 17, 2026, 5:35:39 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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A split graphic contrasting two teach-abroad models: on the left, a certificate and a job board; on the right, a confirmed paid teaching job arranged in advance.

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A Certificate Is Not a Job: What Shrinking Teach-Abroad Field Tells US

Picture of Randy LeGrant Randy LeGrant: Jul 15, 2026, 9:00:05 AM

The teach-abroad landscape lost a major name this year. CIEE — one of the largest and most established organizations in international education —...

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A Western English teacher with his class of Vietnamese high school students posing together in front of a school banner in Hanoi, Vietnam.

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Vietnam's Fall Hiring Season Heating Up: What Applicants Should Know

Picture of Randy LeGrant Randy LeGrant: Jul 13, 2026, 8:00:03 AM

Salary and hiring figures below reflect the Vietnam market as of mid-2026 and can shift year to year. Confirm current details with your placement...

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Burned Out but Not Done: The Working Teacher's Guide to Going Abroad

Picture of Randy LeGrant Randy LeGrant: Jul 10, 2026, 10:00:02 AM

There's a specific kind of tired that only teachers know. It isn't that you've stopped caring about the work — it's that the work around the work has...

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Thailand Visa Check: Current Non-Immigrant B Requirements for Teachers

Picture of Randy LeGrant Randy LeGrant: Jul 8, 2026, 7:30:00 AM

Current as of July 2026. Thai visa and work-permit rules change periodically — always confirm the latest requirements with your placement coordinator...

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