Exchange Opportunities 2007

GERMANY - 2007

UNITED KINGDOM - 2007

CANADA - 2007

For more information on these exchanges and the program itself, call Helen on 9779 3200 or 1800 467 943; or look up http://www.ieu.asn.au and read all about it. You could also email a brief profile to ieu@ieu.asn.au

Germany

United Kingdom

Secondary Science/Chemistry - Barnsley - Gary teaches at The Foulstone School in Barnsley; he is married to Ann, a primary teacher (could be a double match); they have a four bedroom home available.

Secondary Physical Education - Reading, Berkshire - Colin teaches at The Bulmershe School, in the university town of Reading; he is married with four children and has a four bedroom home available.

Secondary History - Bristol - James teaches History at Backwell School in Bristol (http://www.backwellschool.net), one of Britain's best performing comprehensive schools. James is Catholic, married with two children and has a four bedroom home available for exchange. Look up http://www.visitbristol.uk and http://www.about-bristol.co.uk for more information.

Science - Jersey - Channel Islands - Josephine teaches secondary Science/Junior Physics at the Jersey School for Girls, an Independent girls school (11-18) in Jersey, in the Channel Islands. Josephine has a daughter accompanying her on exchange and has a two bedroom home available for exchange. Look up http://www.jcg.jersey.sch.uk Jersey is a beautiful, safe and historic island, situated 14 miles off France (unique in French history as being part of Normady), benefiting from the warm gulf stream. School trips include Europe, Morocco and India. TOP SPOT! Look up http://www.jersey.com

Secondary Science - Hyde, Cheshire - Alison teaches at Alder Community High School; is single, C of E, and has a two bedroom home available.

Secondary History - Hyde, Cheshire - Kim teaches at Alder Community High School; she is single, C of E, and has a two bedroom home available.

Secondary English Language & Literature - Cornwall - Saul teaches secondary English Language and Literature at the Truro School, a top Independent School in Cornwall. Truro School is the only large independent school in Cornwall and the only one catering for both boys and girls. The main school site, occupying fifty acres, is superbly situated overlooking the city of Truro and the river estuary. Demand for places is high. Look up http://www.truroschool.com and see for yourself. The incoming teacher must teach Senior classes.
Saul is married with two school-aged boys and has a beautiful four-bedroom home in Cornwall available for exchange. Cornwall is a small cathedral city; beautiful beaches and walks are nearby. Look up http://www.cornwalltouristboard.co.uk

Physics/General Science - Coventry - Marion teaches Physics and General Science at Ernesford Grange Community School in Coventry, a state specialist science status school. Look up http://www.egscc.coventry.sch.uk for more information. Marion is also the "gifted and talented" co-ordinator at the school, is single and has a two-bedroom home available for exchange.

Secondary Geography - Devon - Adrian teaches secondary Geography at Kingsbridge Community College in Devon. He is married with two children and has a four-bedroom house available for exchange. Look up http://www.kingsbridgecollege.org.uk

Physical Education - Dorset - Samantha teaches secondary Phys Ed at Canford School, an Independent day/boarding school in Dorset. Samantha is single and has a two-bedroom home available for exchange. Look up http://www.canford.com - a top location!

Primary Grade 4 - Durham - Land of the Prince Bishops - Rosemary teaches Grade 4 at Blue Coat Church of England School in Durham. She is also the ICT Co-ordinator but the incoming teacher would not have to take on this role. Durham is a small city in the north-east of England; surrounded by the River Wear, Durham Cathedral dominates the city. It is close to the cities of Newcastle and Sunderland; look up http://www.durham.gov.uk Rosemary is young, single and Catholic and has a two bedroom home available for exchange. Top one for a single teacher or a married couple!

Primary Special Needs/Art - Durham - Emma teaches at Lanchester School, a church school; she is single, C of E, and has a one bedroom apartment available.

Science - Hampshire - Kelly teaches Science ages 12-16 at Wyvern Technology College, a comprehensive specialist college in Hampshire. Look up for more information http://wyvern-community.school.hants.gov.uk. Kelly has a partner accompanying her on the exchange and has a two bedroom home in the city of Winchester available for exchange.

Secondary Science - Winchester, Hampshire - Kelly teaches at Wyvern Technology College; has a two bedroom home available.

Religious Studies - Leeds - Anne teaches secondary RE at Gateways School, an Independent school in the village of Harewood in Leeds. Anne is single, Christian and has a four bedroom home available for exchange. Look up http://www.gatewaysschool.co.uk - a successful Independent school for girls 3-18 and boys 3-7.

Secondary Physical Education - Croydon, London - Karim teaches secondary PE at Shirley High School, in Croydon in London (http://www.shirley.croydon.sch.uk), a performing arts college. Karim is Catholic, single and has a one bedroom apartment available for exchange in Croydon.

Primary - Manchester - Kathleen teaches primary at St Mary's Roman Catholic School in Stockport, Manchester. She is married with two daughters and has a four bedroom home available for exchange. Look up http://www.manchester.gov.uk for more information on Manchester and its surrounds; home of Manchester United! Top exchange for a family!

Biology - Middlesex - Philip teaches secondary Biology at Hampton School, an Independent school for boys in Hampton in Middlesex. Philip is C of E, married with two children and has a four-bedroom home in Twickenham available for exchange. Look up http://www.hamptonschool.org.uk

Secondary Design & Technology - Diss, Norfolk - Teresa teaches secondary Design & Technology at Diss High School in Diss, Norfolk; look up http://www.disshigh.norfolk.sch.uk for more information. Teresa is Christian, married and has a five bedroom home available for exchange. Look up http://www.norfolk.gov.uk and http://www.visitnorfolk.co.uk for more info on Norfolk and its surrounds.

Middle School Geography - Brackley, Northamptonshire - Richard teaches middle school Geography at Winchester House Prep School, an independent school in Northamptonshire. Richard is Head of Geography, married with two children and has a three-bedroom home available for exchange. Look up http://www.winchester-house.org

Secondary Design & Technology - Mansfield, Nottinghamshire - Jonathan teaches secondary Design & Technology at Garibaldi College in Mansfield in Nottinghamshire; look up http://www.garibaldi.org.uk for more information. Jonathan is C of E, married and has a two bedroom house available for exchange. Look up http://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk and http://www.visitnottingham.com for more information on Robin Hood territory!

Secondary Science - Burford, Oxfordshire - Ian teaches at the Burford School, a Boarding and Specialist Technology School; he is single and has a one bedroom apartment available.

Secondary Computing Studies - Dumbarton, Scotland - Mary teaches secondary Computing Studies at Our Lady and St Patrick's School in Dumbarton (http://www.wdcweb.info/ourlady-st-patricks/home.asp ). Mary is Catholic, married and has a three bedroom home available for exchange. Look up http://www.turningwood.fsnet.co.uk/dumbarton.html and http://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/dumbarton/dumbartoncastle for more information.

Secondary History - Dundee, Scotland - Carol teaches at the Grove Academy in Dundee. She is single and has a two bedroom home available.

Physics & General Science - Edinburgh Scotland - Edinburgh, Scotland - Ian teaches Senior Physics and General Science at Balerno High School in Edinburgh. The school is situated in an attractive rural setting on the banks of the Water of Leith at the entrance to the village of Balerno. Look up http://www.balernochs.edin.sch.uk for more information. Ian is a keen cyclist and walker, is married and has a two bedroom home available for exchange.

Secondary Craft, Design & Technology - Edinburgh, Scotland - Lawrence teaches secondary Craft, Design & Technology at Kaimes School in Edinburgh. He is Catholic, married with two children and has a four bedroom home available for exchange. Look up http://www.edinburgh.org and http://www.eif.co.uk for more information on the home of the Military Tatoo.

Art & Design/Photography - Croydon, Surrey - Darren teaches secondary Art & Design & Photography at Trinity School, an Independent school in Croydon in Surrey. He is single, Christian and has a two bedroom home available for exchange. Look up http://www.trinity-school.org - another top location!

Secondary Geography - Dorking, Surrey - Richard teaches secondary Geography and Careers at The Priory School, an independent church school in Surrey. Richard is married with two children, is Christian and has a three-bedroom house available for exchange. Look up http://www.priorycofe.surrey.sch.uk

Secondary Geography - Guildford, Surrey - Susan teaches secondary Geography at George Abbot School in Surrey. She is single, Christian, and has a one bedroom apartment in London available for exchange.

Geography Monmouth - Wales - Joseph teaches Geography at Monmouth School, an independent school in Monmouthshire in Wales. He is single, Anglican and has a two-bedroom house available for exchange. Look up http://www.habs-monmouth.org

English - West Yorkshire - Matthew teaches English at Parkside School in Cullingworth West Yorkshire (http://www.parksideschool.net ). Matthew is Catholic, married and has a two bedroom home available for exchange in Rodley in Leeds. Look up http://www.yorkshirenet.co.uk/visinfo.htm and http://www.leeds-uk.com for more information on the home of Leeds United!

Double Geography Swap - Wirral/Liverpool -Rachel teaches Geography at Archbishop Church of England School in Liverpool. Ron teaches Geography at Hibre High School in Wirral. They are both Heads of the Department. They have one daughter and have a three bedroom home available for exchange. Look up http://www.abblanch.com and http://www.hilbre.wirral.sch.uk.

Canada

Primary Grade 6 - Calgary, Alberta - Lisa presently teaches Grade 6 at Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta school in Calgary. Lisa is Catholic, married to Richard and they have a beautiful four-level home available for exchange in Calgary - home of the famous Stampede. The incoming teacher must also be a Catholic. Lisa is a sacristan in her parish and a member of the pastoral care team. This is a top exchange application!

Primary Grade 5 - Calgary, Alberta - Shawna presently teaches Grade 5 at St Ambrose School in northwest Calgary, predominately an upper-middle class community. Shawna is young and single, Catholic and involved in the planning of school liturgies and retreats. Shawna owns her own home but has tenants (a teacher and a firefighter) at the moment. It is a huge home, everyone has their own space. If you are Catholic and love hiking, skiing, snowboarding etc and want to experience a top exchange experience and live with other young Canadians, then go for it!

Secondary Guidance/Counsellor - Calgary, Alberta - Phil is a guidance counsellor at Bishop O'Byrne High School in Calgary. He is also qualified to teach Religion and Social Studies, although the incoming teacher's assignment is Guidance. Phil is Catholic, married with four children, and has a two-storey four-bedroom home available for exchange in Calgary - home of the famous Calgary Stampede. The school, on 8.5 acres, is only five years old. Look up http://www.bishopobyrne.ca for more information.

Secondary French - Edmonton, Alberta - Marlene teaches French at Louis St Laurent School, a Catholic school in Edmonton; she is also teaching Religion. Marlene is Catholic, married with three children and lovely five bedroom home available for exchange in Sherwood Park in Edmonton - the capital of the province and famous for its shopping mall. The incoming teacher must also be Catholic.

Middle School Music - Kelowna, British Columbia - Neil teaches Grades 7-9 Music (concert band, jazz band) at Constable Neil Bruce Middle School in Kelowna. He is also qualified to teach senior Music. He has built one of the largest music programs in his district and continually placed in the top three at music festivals, including many invitations to the Canadian National Music Festival. Kelowna is a dynamic city in the southern interior of British Columbia. It's stunning lakeside sitting and year-round recreational pursuits draw visitors from around the globe. Neil is married with three children and has a lovely four bedroom/four bathroom available for exchange. Look up http://www.city.kelowna.bc.ca for more information.

Middle School Maths/Science/PE & ESL/Special Ed. - Coquitlam, British Columbia - This is a top double exchange. Justin teaches Grades 6-8 Maths/Science/PE at Hillcrest Middle School in Coquitlam (near Vancouver); and is married to Joy who teaches ESL/Special Ed/Resource Room at Maillard Middle School in Coquitlam. Justin and Joy have a three bedroom home available for exchange close to both schools. Coquitlam is situated on the west coast of BC; a 25 minute drive from downtown Vancouver. Look up http://www.coquitlam.ca for more information.

Secondary Careers/Counselling/Special Ed. - Campbell River, British Columbia - Vicki teaches Secondary Career Development/Special Education in the school district of Campbell River; the incoming teacher would be placed in a secondary school (15-19 year olds). Vicki is married (grown up children) and has a beautiful three bedroom home in Campbell River available for exchange. Campbell River is the salmon capital of the world; just look up http://www.campbellrivertourism.com and http://www.campbellriverchamber.ca for more information on this top destination.

Middle School - Merritt, British Columbia - Sheldon is presently teaching Grade 7 Maths, Science, Phys Ed and Leadership at Coquihalla Middle School in BC. Sheldon is willing to teach any subjects any grade. He is married and has a brand new three bedroom townhouse available for exchange. The city of Merritt is situated in the heart of the Nicola Valley, although a city, it is also small enough to comfortably walk to most destinations within a half hour or so. Look up http://www.merritt.ca and see for yourself!

Secondary English/Drama/Dance - Vancouver, British Columbia - Katrina teaches secondary English/Drama and Dance at Steveston Secondary School, home of the "Packers" in Richmond, British Columbia. There could be flex here, ie all English but Drama and Dance would be preferred. Katrina is young and single and has a one bedroom apartment (with a solarium) in the village of Collingwood in Vancouver; - what a spot! http://www.discovervancouver.com/gvb/collingwood-renfrew.asp

Secondary English - Victoria, British Columbia - Barbara is an experienced teacher of English and Journalism (is also a published poet) at Reynolds Secondary School in Victoria BC. Victoria is situated at the southern tip of Vancouver Island with top tourist attractions. Barbara has 30 years experience including teaching at College and University level. She has a lovely two-bedroom townhouse with mountain views available for exchange. Excellent references are available; the district is very supportive of the exchange but will want very high quality in the incoming teacher. A top exchange in every way; look up http://www.city.victoria.bc.ca

Social Studies/Home Economics - Edmunston, New Brunswick - Louise teaches at Saint Mary's Academy, a private girls school in this beautiful part of Canada; she is Catholic. The incoming teacher would be teaching Junior Language Arts and Social Studies and senior Home Economics. Louise is single and has a two bedroom home available.

Primary - Fredericton, New Brunswick - Steve is presently a principal but will be exchanging as a classroom teacher. The incoming teacher would have their pick of a K-5 assignment in one of the elementary schools in Fredericton. All schools are small inner city schools with very friendly and supportive teachers who would welcome an exchange into their school community. Steve is married with two small children and has an absolutely beautiful three bedroom home available for exchange. Fredericton, the capital city of New Brunswick, is a beautiful city with plenty of parks and walking trails nestled along the banks of the Saint John River. Two-thirds of New Brunswick has coastal beaches that rival any in the world!!!! Look up http://www.fredericton.ca for more information. A top exchange opportunity!

Secondary Communication Technology/Computer Studies - Barrie, Ontario - Michael teaches at St Joseph's High School in Barrie (incoming teacher need not be a Catholic); he is married and has a new three bedroom home available.

Careers/Guidance/English/History - Cobourg, Ontario - Peggy teaches at Cobourg District Collegiate; there is good flexibility for the incoming teacher. She is Catholic, married and has a beaut four bedroom home available (and swimming pool).

Languages - Guelph, Ontario - Denise teaches Intermediate/Senior French at John F Ross Collegiate in Guelph Ontario. Denise is also able to teach German and Latin. There is flexibility for the incoming teacher. The school is unique in that it houses the ESL program and thus is quite multicultural. It is the only Geulph school with French Immersion. Denise has been on exchange previously to Sydney and her school presently has an exchange there; very supportive school! Denise has a beautiful four-bedroom home available for exchange in the "older part" of the university city of Guelph. It is know as the "royal" city and the city of music; look up http://www.guelph.ca and read all about it! A top destination!

Communication Technology/Design & Technology - Guelph, Ontario - Michelle teaches at John F Ross Collegiate in Guelph (school is very flexible with incoming teacher's load); she is single with one son and has a three bedroom home available.

Special Education - Hamilton, Ontario - Terri is a Special Ed teacher at W H Ballard School in Hamilton Ontario. The ideal exchange teacher would have expertise experience in FIRST STEPS, Special Education and Literacy Intervention Remediation. W H Ballard School was built in 1923 and at that time, was the biggest school in the British Empire! Terri is married with two school-aged children and has a three bedroom two storey home available for exchange in Hamilton; one of the oldest cities in Canada unique with tiered escarpment and blessed with a large bayfront area that serves as an international port of call; look up http://www.myhamilton.ca - one of the top exchange destinations!

Middle School - History/Geography/RE - Innisfil, Ontario - Steven currently teaches Grades 7 and 8 at St Francis of Assisi Elementary School in Innisfil Ontario; it is situated half way between the cities of Barrie and Newmarket. There is great flexibility for the incoming teacher. Steven is an Honours History Specialist and can teach English, Maths, Arts and Physical Education to Grades 9 and is qualified to teach History/English to ages 11-18. Look up http://www.smcdsb.on.ca/sfa for more information of this top little school. Steven's extra curricular activities include basketball, hockey, volleyball, athletics and end of year camps. The incoming teacher need not be a Catholic.
Steven is married, Catholic and has a beautiful new three bedroom home in Newmarket available for exchange. Newmarket is a town with early 1800's styled historic architecture, streetlights and custom grown flower barrels. It has over 800 acres of active parklands. Look up http://www.town.newmarket.on.ca

Religion/Social Studies - London, Ontario - Jason teaches at Regina Mundi College; is Catholic (incoming teacher must be Catholic); there is much flexibility in the teaching load for the incoming teacher. He is married and has a three bedroom home available.

Primary and French - Mississauga, Ontario - Lucy is currently teaching Kindergarten and French as a Second Language to grades 4 and 5 at St Margaret of Scotland School in Mississauga Ontario. Lucy is Catholic (incoming teacher must be Catholic), single and has lived and taught in Australia before, hence views teaching abroad as a challenging and extremely worthwhile experience; excellent references are available. She has a one bedroom, fully furnished apartment in a condominium in Mississauga available for exchange. Mississauga is just out of Toronto, the capital of the province; look up http://www.mississauga.ca for more information.

Primary and French - Niagara Falls, Ontario - Andrea is currently teaching Grade 4/5 (homeroom) and two Junior French classes (age 8) at Victoria School in Niagara Falls Ontario. Andrea is married, is a Christian, the school is also a Christian community; and has a lovely three bedroom home available for exchange in Thorold, just out of St Catharines. A great spot - Niagara on the Lake, wineries, Great Lakes, all within 15 km from home; look up http://www.thorold.com and http://www.niagaraonthelake.com for more information.

Primary - North York, Ontario - Sakina is a primary teacher at McKee Public School; she is Muslim and must exchange to reach her religious community on the holy days of worship; she is single and has an apartment available.

Primary - Oakville, Ontario - Ann Marie is teaching primary at St Vincent's Elementary School in Oakville Ontario. She currently teaches Junior Computers, Reading, Phys Ed, and Science but is qualified to each all areas of the curriculum. There would be flex for the incoming teacher; the assignment has not yet been allocated; but the teacher must be Catholic.
Ann Marie is young, Catholic and would be bringing her fiancé with her on exchange and has a lovely three bedroom home available for exchange in Oakville. An IEU member is presently on exchange to Oakville.
Oakville is a top town on Lake Ontario in southern Ontario, midway between Toronto and Hamilton. There are numerous walking trails all throughout the town; the village of Bronte is within walking distance along the lakefront. Coronation Park, located on Lake Ontario, holds many live performances, free musical concerts, Shakespearean plays and other events during the summer; look uphttp://www.oakville.ca http://www.gairlochgardens.com http://www.brontevillage.net andhttp://www.oakvillecrusaders.com/

Secondary Visual Art - Ottawa, Ontario - Donna teaches Visual Art at Nepean High School in Ottawa Ontario. She is also willing to teach Family Studies and Careers. Nepean High School (http://www.nepeanhighschool.com) is situated in the older part of Ottawa, the nation's capital. Ottawa has beautiful architecture, lots of green space and world-class dining and cultural events, including the National Art Centre. Look up http://www.ottawa.ca and see for yourself. Donna has grown up children, so will be on exchange on her own, and has a lovely and new, beautifully furnished, one bedroom apartment available for exchange. Another top destination!

Secondary Social Sciences - Ottawa, Ontario - Robert teaches senior Social Sciences at St Nicholas Adult High School in Ottawa; the incoming teacher must be Catholic. He is single and has a two bedroom home available.

Primary and French - Pickering, Ontario - Jacqueline is currently teaching French at St Elizabeth Seton Catholic School in Pickering Ontario. She is a French Specialist, although the incoming teacher would not be required to be a specialist in French. There is flexibility for the incoming teacher ie French/English. St Elizabeth Seton was the first native born American to be declared a saint; the school is very honored to have her as their patron saint. Jacqueline is married (with grown up children) and has a beautiful three bedroom home available for exchange. The incoming teacher need not be a Catholic. Look up http://www.cityofpickering.ca for more information.

Secondary ESL/PE - Toronto, Ontario - Cameron is presently teaching English as a Second Language and Physical Education at Riverdale Collegiate Institute in Toronto. He is also qualified to teach History and Law. The incoming teacher must teach ESL but there is good flexibility with other subjects. Cam has been on exchange to Australia previously.
Riverdale Collegiate is located in the downtown area of Toronto; it is an academic school which also offers applied courses to students who wish to pursue a college course after graduation from secondary school. It has an excellent reputation and takes its name from its geography, located close to the Don River and Lake Ontario.
Cam is married with one child and has a three bedroom home in a residential area in Toronto available for exchange. Toronto is Canada's largest city and home to the CN Tower, the world's tallest free-standing structure; a dynamic cosmopolitan population. Look up http://www.toronto.ca http://www.toronto.com http://www.math.toronto.edu

History - Whitby, Ontario - Dennis is teaching History (and Civics) at Fr Leo J Austin Catholic High School Whitby. He is also a RE specialist and can teach Geography. The school is in a middle class neighborhood just out of Toronto. The school has a full-time lay chaplain and a visiting priest to say Mass for both staff and students throughout the liturgical year.
Dennis is married with three children and has a lovely three-bedroom home in Ajax available for exchange. Parks, tennis courts, pools, skating, soccer, baseball, and ice-hockey facilities are all within five minutes drive; and so is the cricket ground (yes cricket ground!). Dennis is Catholic; but the incoming teacher need not be.
Dennis is Canadian, married to an Australian (ex Sydney) and has taught in Perth and Melbourne previously.

Primary - Saskatoon, Saskatchewan - We are pleased to be able to offer our very first exchange to the province of Saskatchewan; and it is a beauty!
Debbie presently teaches Grade 5 (all subjects except French) at St Dominic School in Saskatoon, excellent references are available. St Dominic is a Catholic elementary school in a middle to high socio-economic area. Saskatoon is a town of 230,000, about 400 km from the US border and half way between the borders of Alberta and Manitoba.
Debbie is a Catholic, is married with grown up children and lives in a beautiful two storey two bedroom condominium complete with top views, a swimming pool, hot tub and sauna. The incoming teacher must be Catholic and there is flex with the grades for the incoming teacher.
Look up http://www.city.saskatoon.sk.ca and http://www.tourismsaskatoon.com and http://www.sasktourism.com for more info on the province, the Land of Living Skies!

English/Drama/Dance - Vancouver BC - Katrina teaches secondary English/Drama and Dance at Steveston Secondary School, home of the "Packers" in Richmond, British Columbia. There could be flex here, ie all English but Drama and Dance would be preferred. Katrina is young and single and has a one bedroom apartment (with a solarium) in the village of Collingwood in Vancouver; http://www.discovervancouver.com/gvb/collingwood-renfrew.asp - what a spot!