The teacher/student team must apply as a pair. Application materials include:

1. A cover letter written by both the teacher and student briefly introducing themselves and explaining their past or future teacher/student relationship—i.e., what classes or extracurricular activities they been involved in together, how long have they known each other, etc. and evidence of positive, productive academic partnership;
2. Teacher’s resume including full name, work title and institution, relevant work experience and evidence of continued professional development demonstrating a commitment to lifelong learning;
3. The teacher and student must each submit a written essay of no more than two pages (double spaced, standard font and margins) describing why he/she would be a good candidate for the study program:
   1. This may include the applicability of the trip’s subject matter to teaching/learning,
   2. A previous interest in Chinese history/culture,
   3. Or other evidence of the applicant’s suitability to actively participate in an intellectually stimulating, culturally diverse experience;
4. A letter of recommendation for the teacher from a teaching colleague or supervising administrator attesting to the applicant’s suitability for this intellectually stimulating, culturally diverse learning experience;
5. A letter of recommendation for the student from a teacher (other than the applying teacher) attesting to the student’s attributes that would make the individual a positive addition to the study program;
6. Completed teacher medical release (PDF download) provided by Concordia International School Shanghai;
7. Completed student medical release (PDF download) provided by Concordia International School Shanghai;
8. Following the initial submission of application materials, finalists will be required to conduct a Skype phone call with study trip organizers to further discuss the applicants’ suitability for the opportunity.

Deadline for Submitting Application Materials

Submit completed application materials to longmarch@concordiashanghai.org by 8 PM (EST) April 9, 2012.