Last updated: April 2022
Before teaching the world, let the world teach you — study education abroad!
Traveling the world makes us awesome storytellers. Don’t believe us? Just ask anyone who’s studied abroad — we guarantee they’ll fill your ears with thousands of stories (we’re guilty as charged)! This gift of storytelling is especially powerful for future teachers. Thanks to studying abroad, the lessons you teach about international cities or cultures will have much more value after you’ve experienced them yourself — and there are a bunch of unique study abroad programs available for all sorts of education interests.
Here are a few of our favorite places to study education abroad:
1. London, England
Charming England is a haven for culture and the arts and a great spot to get ahead on course credit for your degree in Education. At the AIFS Global Education Center in London, an intriguing course called Comparative Education Systems will be offered this fall. This course introduces students to the different education systems in the U.K., Europe, and North America. Through a combination of field trips and classroom learning, you’ll explore important topics such as the role of education in social mobility, social justice, and issues of inclusion and exclusion.
Learn more about the courses offered in London when you study abroad with AIFS.
2. Limerick, Ireland
Ever dreamed of visiting Ireland? Extend your stay in the Emerald Isle by studying abroad there for a semester! During the fall semester, you can take a 3-credit Teaching and Learning course called Broadening: Social and Civic Engagement. The University of Limerick also offers a couple of courses in physical education and sports science for anyone interested in a P.E. career.
Learn more about the courses offered in Limerick when you study abroad with AIFS.
3. Dublin, Ireland
Want to study abroad in Ireland but prefer living in a larger city? We have another awesome study abroad program in Dublin, Ireland. You can choose from two courses in teacher education offered at Dublin City University: Literacy Education in the Early Years and Philosophy Ethics. With tons of museums and famous pubs, Dublin is a great spot for exploring Irish history and culture.
Learn more about the courses offered in Dublin when you study abroad with AIFS.
4. Valencia, Spain
Spend a semester abroad exploring the Mediterranean city of Valencia, Spain. During the fall semester, you can take a 3-credit education course called Teaching ESL and Children Literature offered by the Universidad Católica de Valencia. Interested in gaining hands-on learning experience in the classroom? Apply for the Teaching Internship program and earn between 3 and 12 credits.
Learn more about the courses offered in Valencia when you study abroad with AIFS.
5. Granada, Spain
The medieval Spanish city of Granada has a little something to discover at every turn. This fall, the University of Granada is offering a 3-credit course, taught in Spanish, called Teaching Spanish in Bilingual Schools. Looking to gain work experience in the classroom? The Internship Program in Granada offers study abroad students the unique opportunity to teach Spanish in bilingual schools. This 3-credit teaching internship course is just one of the many wonderful reasons to study abroad in Spain and to experience Granada’s charming culture for yourself.
Learn more about the courses offered in Granada when you study abroad with AIFS.