Consortium of Overseas Student Teaching (COST)
Ohio University is a member institution of COST, the Consortium of Overseas Student Teaching. The COST program offers student teachers an opportunity to live and work abroad for an extended period, providing professional and personal growth in ways that are increasingly important for living and teaching in the United States.
In English-speaking countries, student teachers are placed in local schools which afford excellent opportunities to become acquainted with the culture and educational system of the host country.
In non-English speaking countries,student teachers are placed in independent schools that are usually non-profit, non-denominational, private schools that are established for providing bilingual instruction.
Program length
Fall, winter, spring, or summer quarter
Eligibility and selection process
Participants must have completed all prerequisites for student teaching at Ohio University College of Education, have a minimum 3.0 GPA and be in good academic standing.
Application deadline
Deadline is three quarters prior to travel abroad:
- October 1 for Summer Quarter
- January 15 for Fall Quarter
- April 1 for Winter Quarter and Spring Quarter
Applications are available by sending an email to Dr. Frans Dopper.
Living arrangements
Accommodations will vary depending on location. Some participants live with a family, while other live with other students/teachers, live on-campus, or make arrangements to live on their own.
Courses and credits
Students register for both classes in one of the following pairs:
- EDPL 458/459 Student Teaching in Early Childhood
- EDPL 461/462 Student Teaching in Middle Childhood
- EDPL 463/464 Student Teaching in Sec. School
and
- EDPL 465 Student Teaching Seminar
Before going abroad, students are required to take:
- EDTE 492M Teaching and Learning Global Understanding (offered only Spring Quarter, permission only)
- EDIC 205 Learning from Non-Western Cultures (offered only Spring Quarter, permission only)
Cost*
Billed by Ohio University:
- Tuition: 16 UG credits of OU tuition
- Study Abroad Administrative fee: $150
- Program fee: $325
Out-of-pocket expenses:
- Placement fee: $100 (due at time of application)
- Passport and photos: $107
- International Student ID Card (ISIC): $22 (optional)
- OEA Membership: $30/year (includes Educator's Liability Insurance)
Other out-of-pocket expenses, particularly room, board, transportation, and incidentals, will vary greatly depending on location. Please contact program director for specific information.
*Cost is subject to change. Financial aid may be applied to program costs; further information available from the Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships.
Past participants
For more information contact:
Dr. Frans Dopper
McCracken 210B
Telephone: 740/593-0254
E-mail: dopper@ohio.edu
