International Education Program

International Field Placements

Roanoke College places student teachers and interns with the US Department of Defense Dependent Schools (DoDDS) and independent international schools. Student teaching candidates who have met all the above qualifications, including the appropriate applications, may seek permission to student teach in DoDDS. Candidates are not guaranteed the opportunity. The decision to place students in an international setting is determined by the Education International Placement Committee, consisting of the Director of Field Placements, Education Program Chair or International Placement Coordinator, and the student's education advisor. If desired, the student may ask his/her major advisor to serve on the committee. The committee considers if the student's attributes match the requirements and expectations of an international setting. Preference for admission is given to students who have achieved a 3.0 GPA and who have significant global, multicultural, civic, and community service experience. Students seeking permission to student teach abroad should consult their education advisor for details on the application process.

The Department offers intensive learning courses, which provide students an opportunity to intern in U.S. Department of Defense Dependent Schools and independent international schools. The courses are offered in May and requires a commitment to travel two to four weeks.

International Student Teaching is availiable in Germany, Scotland, Italy, and Qatar

Aviano Elementary School - http://www.avia-es.eu.dodea.edu/
Aviano High School - http://www.avia-hs.eu.dodea.edu/
Aviano Middle School - http://www.avia-ms.eu.dodea.edu/
Grafenwohr Elementary School – http://www.graf-es.eu.dodea.edu/
Vilseck Elementary School - http://www.vils-es.eu.dodea.edu/
Vilseck High School - http://www.vils-hs.eu.dodea.edu/