Opportunity overview
Queensland state (college or academy) schools have the opportunity to host 2 Chinese (Mandarin) speaking teaching assistants over the course of 2 school-terms in 2025.
The Taiwanese teaching assistants, who are currently undertaking a master’s program in Taiwan, will join your school and provide ongoing teaching support, as well as provide opportunities to accelerate students’ Chinese language learning and cultural understandings.
Program details
Open to Queensland state schools that:
- have or wish to establish a Chinese (Mandarin) language program, or schools who wish to improve cultural understanding within their school and local community
- have the ability to source homestay placement for 2 teacher assistants
- are located in the Metropolitan North, Metropolitan South, North Coast or South East region.
Program inclusions
- 2 term school placement
- Funding for homestay placement, homestay accommodation and most meals
- Funding for visa and blue card application
- Department of Education International program support
Key dates
Application period: Expressions of interest are now open and will close
5.00pm Friday 23 August 2024.
Travel period: February to August 2025 (final dates to be confirmed).
Application
Applications are now closed. Please keep an eye on the website for more information.
Contact
Global Engagement
Department of Education International
Phone: (07) 3513 5730
Email:
global.engagement@qed.qld.gov.au