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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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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 2:00:05 PM

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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An American teacher and a young Thai student laughing together during a community celebration in Thailand.

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

Picture of Randy LeGrant Randy LeGrant: Jul 8, 2026 12:30:00 PM

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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A group of American English teachers sharing a meal around a large round table at a restaurant abroad, smiling together.

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What The Fourth of July Is Like When You're Teaching 8,000 Miles Away

Picture of Randy LeGrant Randy LeGrant: Jul 3, 2026 3:30:01 PM

The Fourth of July is the one American holiday that doesn't travel well. Thanksgiving you can explain. Halloween has gone global. But the Fourth —...

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A diverse group of men and women teaching English abroad, posing together on the steps of a traditional red-doored temple.

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What 25 Enrolled Teachers Told Us About Why Americans Really Go Abroad

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

Most articles about teaching English abroad are written by people guessing at who their readers are. We decided to stop guessing. We pulled the...

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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....

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