TRUNORD
BridgeUSA Teacher Exchange Program
About Trunord
At Trunord, we are dedicated to enhancing mutual understanding between the people of the United States and India through the BridgeUSA Teacher Exchange program. This program sharpens teachers’ professional skills and provides opportunities to participate in cross-cultural activities at host schools and in U.S. communities. Our team is committed to facilitating cultural exchange and educational opportunities that benefit both American and international teachers and students.
Program Benefits
Why you should consider teaching in the USA
The Exchange Teacher Program creates friendships and connections across borders, as well as opportunities to increase the number of cultural exchanges and school partnerships worldwide. Exchange Teachers enhance American and foreign students’ and host communities’ knowledge of each other’s customs and teaching approaches. The BridgeUSA Teacher Exchange program helps program participants sharpen their teaching skills in their respective subject fields.
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Opportunity for Professional Development
It cannot be understated the immeasurable value of this unique experience. You will meet US teachers and administrators and beintroduced to different teaching methods and models.
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Exposure to U.S. Culture and Society
When you are hired J-1 teacher you will be introduced to the
way Americans live and interact with each other. You will make new
friends and build long lasting professional relationships. Moreover, you will have the opportunity to share your culture with Americans.
3
Learn U.S. Teaching Methods
You will learn different methods and teaching techniques as a J-1
teacher that will further your development as a educator.
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Return Home with Experience and Knowledge
After your time as a teacher in the U.S., you will have unique experience that you can share with your home country.
Qualifications
Requirements to qualify toteach in the USA
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Possess, at a minimum, a degree equivalent to a U.S. bachelor’s degree in either education or the academic subject field in which you intend to teach
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and​
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Meet the qualifications for teaching at the primary, including pre-kindergarten, or secondary levels in schools in your home country; be working as a teacher in your home country at the time of application; and have at least two years of full-time teaching experience; demonstrate English proficiency.
or
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Not be working as a teacher in your home country at the time of application, but otherwise meet the qualifications for teaching at the primary (including pre-kindergarten) or secondary levels in schools in your home country
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Have had at least two years of full-time teaching experience within the past eight years and Within 12 months of your application submission date for the program, have completed an advanced degree (beyond a degree equivalent to a U.S. Bachelor’s Degree) in education or in an academic subject matter that you intend to teach or that is directly related to your teaching subject field.
English Proficiency
You must meet the minimum English language requirements
TOEFL: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) iBT (TOEFL iBT or TOEFL iBT
Home Edition): minimum required test scores for each section are: Reading –
18 Listening – 17 Speaking – 20 Writing - 17
IELTS: International English Language Testing System (IELTS): Band score of 5.5 or higher
Cambridge English Assessment (CEA): Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR): scale test result of B2 or higher
EF Standard English Test (50-mn version): result of B2 or higher COMBINED with ITEP conversation test
OR:
EF Standard English Test (50-mn version): result of B2 or higher COMBINED with IH English Language Level Test (score: Mid Intermediate, B1.2 or higher)
ACTFL: Intermediate High or higher
The Process
Understand the entireprocess of becoming a J-1Visa Teacher
There are eight stages in the J-1 Teacher Process
STEP 1: Submit your
resume and pay the
token deposit
The process begins by a brief evaluation of your profile and match for requirements based on information you share in the resume/CV.
STEP 2: Collect your
documents
Once your profile matches the requirements, we will collect your documents - bachelor’s degree certificate (transcripts are not required), English proficiency proof, passport copy
STEP 3: School to
candidate matching
At this stage, we will work on finding a job offer at a school that matches your profile. The school will be sent all your details and if interested, the school will ask for an interview.
STEP 4: Interview
and job offer
An interview will be scheduled and if the school is interested in hiring you as a teacher, a job offer will be extended.
STEP 5: Accept or
Reject the offer
Once a job offer is made, you can accept or reject the offer. If you reject the offer, we will work on finding you another school that matches your profile for a total of two searches.
STEP 6: After
accepting the offer
Upon program approval, the relevant government form (DS-2019 Certificate of Eligibility) allowing you to apply for the J-1 Visa. Before the issuance of the DS-2019, all pending fees much be cleared.
STEP 7: Apply for J-1 visa interview
You must now pay the SEVIS fee, complete the DS-160 form and pay the visa fees. The interview will be scheduled as per availability at all U.S. Consulates and Embassy.
STEP 8: Approval
and departure
After your J-1 visa has been approved, you begin your preparation for departure to the United States to begin working as a teacher.
Typical Timeline
March-April: Job offers
May- July: Visa interviews
July- August: Arrivals
About Dependents
Can I take my spouse and children?
Yes, you can!
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Family members eligible for J-2 Dependent Visa sponsorship include a legal spouse and dependent children under the age of 21. We strongly recommend that your family join you after you have settled comfortably into your new environment.
Can my spouse legally work in the U.S.?
Yes. If your spouse is planning to seek employment in the U.S. they must submit a work authorization application to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
Can my children attend school in the U.S.?
Yes. Your children will be eligible to attend school in the U.S.
Interested? Contact Us!
TRUNORD
306, Sita Symphony , Khajaguda , Opp. Oakridge School , Gachibowli
Hyderbad 500008