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For educators outside the U.S.
I want to teach in the United States.
Understand the J-1 teacher pathway, designated sponsors, credential questions, likely costs, and the questions to ask before applying.
Explore the U.S. pathway →Built for teachers, paras & school leaders
Make your next educator move with the numbers and the pathway in front of you.
Compare pay, explore legitimate teaching pathways, and turn a possible move—across a state line or an ocean—into a practical plan.
✓ Official-source links ✓ No job guarantees ✓ Clear next steps
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PATHWAYTeach in the U.S.Credentials · Sponsors · States
COMPARETeach abroadPay · Benefits · Cost of living
DECIDEKnow the real offerSalary is only the headline
One trusted starting point for the decisions educators are already trying to make.
01 Compare the money
02 Understand the pathway
03 Plan the move
Start with your goal
Which move are you considering?
You do not need another list of countries or salary headlines. You need to know what applies to you and what to do next.
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For educators ready to go global
I want to teach abroad.
Compare countries using the whole offer: salary, tax, housing, airfare, insurance, family costs, and realistic savings potential.
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For educators making a money move
I want better pay without guessing.
See how starting salary, experience credit, taxes, benefits, and cost of living change what an offer is actually worth.
Compare smarter →Free planning tool
Find your educator pathway.
Answer four quick questions. We’ll show you the most relevant starting point, what to research, and the documents you may need.
About 90 secondsNo passport, employer, or sensitive immigration information required.
Your recommended starting point
This is educational guidance—not a determination of visa, certification, immigration, employment, or legal eligibility.
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See the numbers behind educator pay and opportunity.
Follow @partnershipplaybook for teacher-pay rankings, paraprofessional pay, cost-of-living comparisons, and global educator opportunities.
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Guidance you can actually use.
Built around decisions, documents, costs, and questions—not vague inspiration or guaranteed outcomes.
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Teach in the U.S. Pathway Kit
J-1 overview, sponsor research worksheet, document checklist, cost planner, timeline, and red-flag guide.
Preview what is included →IN DEVELOPMENT
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Teach Abroad Starter Kit
Compare destinations, packages, contracts, recruiter claims, relocation needs, and family considerations.
Preview what is included →IN DEVELOPMENT
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Global Teacher Move Planner
Turn salary, taxes, housing, benefits, and moving costs into a side-by-side estimate of the whole offer.
Preview what is included →The EMP standard
Useful information starts with honest boundaries.
Primary sourcesWe point to government agencies, regulators, and authorized programs whenever possible.
Visible update datesPathway information can change. Important pages show when they were last reviewed.
No false promisesNo guaranteed job, visa, certification, salary, sponsorship, or savings claims.