Reading Program Application

Thank you for your interest in Bhutan Canada Foundation's Reading Program!

This application will take approximately 1 hour to complete. Please note, we will review applicants who meet the requirements of the Ministry of Education. This includes being a native English speaker, post-secondary education in English or education (or teachable subject), and 3 years of relevant classroom experience. We thank all applicants, however only those under consideration will be contacted.

Program dates you are interested in (select all that apply)*

February 28 - March 28
May 1 - June 1
July 28 - August 28
September 1 - October 1
September 28 - October 28

Salutation

Name*

First Last

Date of birth (DD/MM/YY)*

Gender*

Nationality (passport issuer)*

Marital status

If you are married, will your partner accompany you to Bhutan?*

Yes
No
Not applicable

Please note: per visa regulations, common-law partners and non-married couples are unable to accompany their partners. The only exception is if both non-married partners are teachers.

Contact Information

Current address*

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Is your current address different than your permanent address?*

Yes
No

Permanent address

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Phone Number*

Email address*

Skype username

Interviews will take place over Skype. If you do not have an account, we will ask you to create one at a later point

Education and Qualifications

Have you completed a degree in education or English?*

Education
English
No

If no, what is your education in?

How many years of relevant experience do you have?*

Education

University/college education*

List school name, major/minor, and degree/credential earned

Do you hold a valid teaching credential or certification?*

Yes
No

Credential

Areas of certification

Issuing province/state

Date issued

Grade levels taught*

Kindergarten/primary (pp - 3)
Primary (3 - 6)
Intermediate (6 - 8)
Secondary (9 - 10)
Higher secondary (9 -12)
College/university
Adults

Subject levels taught*

English
Math
General science
Biology, physics, chemistry
General primary
Special education
ESL

Additional qualifications

Teaching Experience

Position 1*

Length of position*

Grade and subject taught*

Extracurriculars supervised

Name and address of school*

Principal/supervisor*

Position 2

Length of position

Grade and subject taught

Extracurriculars supervised

Name and address of school

Principal/supervisor

Position 3

Length of position

Grade and subject taught

Extracurriculars supervised

Name and address of school

Principal/supervisor

Short Answer

Please describe your classroom management experience*

Please describe any special education knowledge/training/experience*

Please describe areas of expertise and professional interest*

Have you ever given in-service training or mentoring for teachers?*

Yes
No

If yes, please explain

Why are you interested in teaching in Bhutan?*

Please describe any relevant overseas work or travel experience you have*

Please describe any previous volunteer experience*

Where did you hear about us?

Please be as specific as possible

Do you have any medical conditions that an overseas employer should be aware of?*

Yes
No

Please note: prior to departure, all BCF teachers must submit a medical evaluation form, which provides approval from your primary care physician to live in Bhutan.

If yes, please explain

Have you even been convicted of a criminal offence?*

Yes
No

Please note: The Ministry of Education in Bhutan requires all teachers will have to submit a police background check

If yes, please explain

Attach a copy of your CV*

Reading Program Application