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Application Process
- Can married couples go?
We love couples to go. However, because of housing constraints, the number of positions available for couples is quite limited. The sooner you have your application in, the better chance you have of going when you want.
- Is the program sponsored by any church?
No, ILP it is not sponsored by any church or university, however teachers are expected to conduct themselves with honesty and integrity.
- How is ILP organized? Who is in charge?
ILP was organized in 1992 as a non-profit, charitable 501(c)(3) corporation. It employs three full-time directors, an assistant director, and 11 part-time staff. The method founder is the late Dr. Trevor McKee, Ph.D., former professor of Human Development and Psycholinguistics at Brigham Young University. Abroad there are school directors and head teachers (peer-age leaders who have previously taught with ILP) who are responsible for on-site training, safety and political issues.
- What do you get out of this program?
There is a different answer for each teacher. Some of the common things past teachers always mention are: a relationship with the kids, a love for the people and country, a love of the language, an appreciation for loved ones at home, a profound spiritual experience, a profound academic experience, a general global awareness, a love for service, etc.
- What happens when I leave you my name and number?
Don't worry, you are not making any commitment when you leave this information. We simply take your contact information so we can contact you in a few days to see if you have any questions. If you tell us that you're not interested, we won't bug you anymore! If you have chosen to apply, we can assist you through the entire process until departure.
- How long is a semester? Each semester lasts for six months, but one of our schools requires teachers to stay for a full year, lending stability to the students' education. Preference will be given to applicants willing to commit for a year.
- When do you leave?
We have two groups that leave per year, one from the end of June to late December, and one from the end of December to late June.
- Will I be home for Christmas?
It depends on which school you go to. At one school, the July-December semester ends before Christmas; at the other it ends a week after.
- Do I need to type the application?
You can type it if you'd like, but it's not necessary--as long as we can read it easily. The essay, however, should be typed.
- If I'm not religious, who should do my character reference?
Like people, each situation is different. If you need help, give us a call in the office, and we will help you decide who would be best.
- How hard is it to get in?
The program has a self-filtering effect. We look for good people who love kids, and want to serve them. It is also helpful for applicants to have experience teaching or working with children. When people understand that their main objective is to educate kids, and then choose to apply, they are typically the exact kind of people we want! Occasionally we can tell from people's application that they simply won't have a good experience if they go, so we invite them not to go, but that is the exception rather than the rule.
- What if I am still praying/deciding about this and I'm just not sure what to do?
It is very important to us that you have enough time to make the best decision for you, and we're supportive of the prayer process! We also understand that making a good decision depends heavily on having adequate information, so we want to provide you with all the information that you need. In the meantime, because of the time sensitivity of the application, we encourage you to continue to complete the application. This way, the very moment that you decide to go, you will be ready for review.
- If I want to go in ______, when do I need to start applying?
We accept applications up to three semesters (one and a half years) in advance, so apply as soon as you can! In general, most people start applying six months before they go.
- Do I have to have a certain GPA?
Co-Director Steve Brayton says that if ILP took GPAs too seriously, he could have never gone! We look at your GPA, but we are much more interested in whether you are a good person who loves kids and wants to help them. Most applicants agree that it's a very refreshing application experience.
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