Professional School Personnel Certification in Manitoba

Teacher Exchange - Terms

Terms and Conditions for Award of International Teaching Fellowship

A limited number of Fellowships are available to enable selected teachers to teach in overseas countries on the basis of a direct exchange of professional positions and accommodation.
The term of the Fellowship is one school year September to June excluding Australia which is one calendar year (January to December).
Teachers selected for Fellowships will be expected to have had a minimum of four years of tertiary education including the equivalent of one full year of teacher training. Fellows will be of the highest calibre and will be selected on the basis of their aptitude, experience and contributions to the profession.
Fellows will remain in the employment of their own education authority, retaining their normal rights, privileges and obligations in relation to their employers. Their salaries will be remitted to them while overseas, with continuing deductions for superannuation contributions and, subject to international taxation agreements, for income tax.
Teachers selected for the Fellowship must be thoroughly worthy representatives of their profession, of their educational authorities, and of their country. They should be prepared to conduct themselves in such a way as to bring honour and credit to the teaching profession and to their nation. Consequently, applicants should be available for interview by representatives of their educational authority and the government as may be arranged.
Fellows will be expected to meet the cost of the fares for the round trip for themselves and their families.
Fellows will be expected to exchange to exchange houses with their counterparts but the responsibility for purchase instalments or rent, and the cost of insurance for the house and its contents must continue to be borne by the owner.
It is expected that the houses will be exchanged complete with furnishings, bedding, appliances and facilities ready for immediate use by the visiting family. It is further expected that visitors will maintain the house in good order and condition and should be prepared to make good any damage incurred during their stay.
In both countries arrangements for life insurance and health insurance will be the responsibility of the visiting Fellow.
If an agreement for exchange of vehicles is desired, the selected Fellows must negotiate privately with their counterparts. Exchange of car is not a condition of an I.T.F. award, and is not encouraged by the Education Department.

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