To qualify as a potential exchange candidate, a teacher must:

• have a minimum of 5 years teaching experience;
• be recognized by his/her employing authority as an exemplary teacher who is a credit to the profession; and,
• obtain formal approval for the exchange from his/her principal, supervisory officer, school board or authority; and,
• have a full time assignment and a permanent contract,
• meet the criteria established by the exchange country to which he/she wishes to apply. Please refer to “Destinations” section for details.

Since most school boards have policies and procedures established for participation in educator exchange programs, an early inquiry to your human resources/personnel department is recommended.

Laws in some of our exchange partner jurisdictions prohibit questions about an applicant's religious affiliation. Although CEEF has been able to increase the range of destinations for teachers from Catholic school boards significantly, your school board's policy on acceptance of non-Catholic exchange teachers is very important.