Considerations

WHat is your Process Timeline?

• Initial Interview in November

• Credential Evaluations and Submission of Required Documents

  • You will need to have your transcript evaluated in order to apply for your teaching license in the US. We recommend Spantran but will accept any other NACES Member evaluator.

• Interview by School District/Job Placement in Jan/Feb

• Licensing/Visa Processing/US Embassy Interview in March to May

• Pre-Arrival Orientation in June-July

• Arrival in the United States

• Post-Arrival Orientation with Philippine Consul, School District and Washington DC Labor Attache

What ARE YOur FeeS?

School districts are not charged any fees to employ our teachers.

J1 Visa Service Fees for Teachers -

• No Application Fee

• Monitoring Fee - $1,400  (applies for all 3 years)

• Placement Fee - 6% of Projected Annual Salary

how much would it cost to live in the us?

On average, our teachers pay the following monthly expenses to live in the US.

• Rent, if sharing with housemates, can cost between $400 to $650; otherwise can be up to $1,600

• Gas, electric, internet If sharing with roommates: $50 to $60

• Phone: up to $85

• Transportation: $120 to $300

• Food: $300 to $500