Francis Bacon School
Guadalajara, Jalisco | Mexico
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An opportunity to assist English teachers in a bilingual and bicultural school environment. Pre-school through sixth grade levels. Francis Bacon School is located in the lovely and historic city of Guadalajara, Mexico. This internship is ideal for the budget-minded student, as free homestays are provided with school families, and the cost of living in Mexico is very affordable. Students are counted as members of staff, and help to teach English courses and music classes; they may also substitute teach. Second year Spanish required to facilitate daily living.
About the Organization
Francis Bacon School is a private bilingual and bicultural school of about 430 students (pre-school and elementary school). The pre-school level is total immersion in English. The curriculum of first through sixth grades is bilingual and bicultural. The mission of Francis Bacon School is to help boys and girls become responsible, respectable and autonomous individuals able to contribute to society through the sciences, the arts and moral values. A bicultural education allows them to be competitive in a global community. It is a non-religious school. Through professional, innovative and ethical educational services, FBS focuses on developing conscientious and competent students capable of impacting society in a positive and humanistic manner.
Job Description
Interns are regarded as teaching staff and are expected to maintain a full work schedule, help with necessary class preparation, share in recess supervision and other school tasks, and participate in school activities. Interns assist with teaching English. Must be flexible and willing to help with other activities such as art, music, physical education, science classes or the Science Fair. Interns will also substitute teach. Interns will be supervised by the English Coordinator. The school methodology is based on Montessori (pre-school) and Pierre Faure (elementary school) and Cooperative Leaning in English. The school director will determine specific duties and assignments appropriate to intern's training, interests and school needs. Interns may attend professional in-service trainings with other teachers. FBS is open to interns who are capable of teaching in Spanish.
# of Positions per term
2 per term
Start Dates
Fall: middle August to 3rd week of December Winter: early January to middle or end of March Spring: April (depends on Easter vacation) to first week of July
Duration of Internship
10 weeks - 10 months
Academic Background
Open to most undergraduate/graduate majors. Education, ESL majors preferred. Open to science, music, physical education, computer science, English or spanish majors.
Skills/Experience
Must speak English as a native speaker. Experience working with children ages 3 to 13. Some knowledge and/or experience in teaching ESL recommended. Classroom management skills or ability necessary.
Language Ability
Speak English as a native English speaker. Some knowledge and/or experience in teaching ESL.Study of English grammar prior to internship is recommended.
Other Requirements
Interns must be enthusiastic, and team players. Experience working with groups of children in or out of the classroom. Classroom management skills or ability recommended. Along with your application, please submit an electronic photo of yourself (this will be used to place you with a homestay family).
Total costs vary depending on how long you plan to be abroad, where you will be living, your personal spending habits, and current exchange rates. The following estimates will give you a ballpark figure for this internship. Get help with the math from our handy Cost Calculator.
IE3 Program Fee
The program fee for the first term of any internship is $2,750 - $2,950. You do not pay tuition in addition to the program fee. Visit your University's IE3 page for details, costs for additional terms, and campus administrative fees.
Estimated One-Time Expenses
| Expense Type | Price |
|---|---|
| International Travel | $500-$700 |
| Visa Fees | None |
| Recommended Immunizations |
*See Additional Cost Information below.
Estimated Monthly Expenses
| Expense Type | Price/month |
|---|---|
| Housing | Free |
| Food | $50 |
| Local Transportation | $50 |
| Recreation | $50 |
| Personal Expenses | $50 |
Compensation
Free room and board provided with a homestay family arranged by the school.
Additional Expense Information
The Teaching Internships in Mexico receive priority consideration for the IE3 Scholarship.
Free room and board provided with a homestay family arranged by the school. $600 is suggested for 12 weeks for incidentals, personal expenses, local transportation, occasional meals out, and a modest amount of local recreation and some travel. Students who plan to go out frequently in the evenings or travel extensively on weekends, should budget additional funds for these activities.
This is a cultural immersion program with opportunities to participate in everyday Mexican life and culture. Dress code is conservative and includes a navy skirt or slacks (women) or navy pants (men) and a school issued polo shirt or blouse. No tattoos or body piercings (or at least they should be well covered). The intern may be assigned a uniform polo shirt.
Lauren Shick's account of her internship at Francis Bacon School
Last Updated on Aug 11, 2008