TIA 2025 recruitment and orientation is being held virtually and in person at the Asia Institute – Crane House in Louisville on Sept. 5 at 6 p.m. ET. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet previous TIA teachers and enjoy the provided refreshments. Email Joanne Zhou to register your spot at his recruitment event!

Teach in Asia 2025!

Mainland China & Taiwan

Asia Institute – Crane House offers an amazing opportunity for American teachers to visit Asia to provide critical language practice and experience for local teachers and students.

The TIA Program lasts for 3 weeks in July.

Recruitment & Orientation in person and online Hybrid Meeting

Click here to fill out an online application form.

Please email your resume with a cover letter to jzhou@crane-house.org or mail to the following address:

Asia Institute – Crane House offers an excellent opportunity for American educators to visit Asia and provide crucial language and cross-cultural experiences for Asian teachers and students.

The main purposes of TIA:

• Provide learning opportunities for Asian teachers and students to improve their English speaking and listening skills both inside and outside the classroom
• Present creative techniques for language acquisition and practice
• Promote better understanding between Asians and Americans
• Inspire teachers and students to continue their interest in cross-cultural exchange
• Provide an experience to American teachers that will inspire colleagues and students to expand their understanding and appreciation of Asia and Asian culture

As a native-speaker of English the TIA teacher conducts classes focused primarily on conversational English and American culture. Classes usually meet 5 days a week, mornings and afternoons, based on a schedule set by the host institutions. This intensive setting facilitates total immersion in the English language and instills confidence in students and teachers to use the language in the classroom and beyond. The TIA program duration is usually two to three weeks during the month of July.

Locations of Asian host institutions vary by country and program year. Recent sites in China include Fujian province, Jiujiang (Louisville’s Sister City), and Chengdu. Korean teaching site is Seoul.

If you have questions or need more information please email Joanne Zhou at jzhou@crane-house.org or call 502-632-2240.

Responsibilities and Costs:

Currently the teacher financial responsibility is estimated at $2,500. The Asia Institute-Crane House and Chinese host institutions incur most other costs. Among the benefits provided to participants are:

• Coordination of all travel arrangements(Flights, Visa processing, Site Coordination, Administrative oversight of TIA, etc.)
• Cultural immersion trip (tours, travel, room and board)
• Asian travel arrangements and major Asian travel costs
• Training sessions for all participants
• Room and board, food, local day trips, and local transportation provided by the Asian teaching host site

Participating TIA teachers are required to attend an orientation in January, as well as monthly training sessions February – June.

Participants are required to maintain a high level of tact, cultural sensitivity, and professional standards in while working and living in Asia as part of the TIA program.

*Subsidies, provided by the Freeman Foundation.

Qualifications:

Knowledge of an Asian language is NOT a requirement to participate in TIA.

• Individuals must be flexible and adaptable
• Individuals must be able to effectively work as a team member
• Individuals must have strong organizational and leadership capabilities
• Individuals must be able to effectively convey new ideas through creative instruction
• Classroom teaching experience in an academic setting is highly desirable, but documented non-classroom, non-academic instruction experience may be assessed as a substitute qualification
• Individuals should be interested and appreciative of Asian cultures
• Qualified with TESOL, TESL, TEFL, or other related credentials in English teaching are a plus

Acceptance

Notification of acceptance into the TIA program will be made soon. Placement at a teaching site is subject to final approval by the Asian teaching site host, and will be determined prior to the start of the program.

For an Application

Applications for the TIA program year are being accepted until November 2024.
Click HERE for an application
Please fill out and submit. Please also send resume to Joanne Zhou at jzhou@crane-house.org, or mail to: