Global Teaching Labs in Eurasia

Teach STEM subjects in Russia, Kazakhstan or Georgia through MISTI Global Teaching Labs

Courses

Location

Host Type

What is it?

Through MISTI Global Teaching Labs, select MIT students are matched with high school or, in some cases, university hosts for three weeks in January. At each location the students prepare tailored courses on science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) subjects that complement the school's curriculum and highlight MIT's hands-on approach to education.

Dates:

  • Application deadline: Sept. 19
  • Selection and placement: Oct. 1-31
  • Preparation and trainings: November-December
  • Teaching in country: Three weeks in January 

Opportunities available:

Russia: STEM, Art and Science, Management and Entrepreneurship.

Kazakhstan: STEM, Management and Entrepreneurship (specific requests for Robotics, AI and Machine Learning).

Georgia: CS and Engineering.

Placement types

Groups of two or three, teaching individually

Selection criteria

  • 4.0+ GPA
  • Teaching experience/interest/ability
  • Interest in Russia or post-Soviet space
  • Interview and communication skills
  • Specific subject knowledge and skills

Locations:

In Russia: Moscow, St. Petersburg and Yakutsk.

In Kazakhstan: multiple.

In Georgia: Tbilisi.

Can students request a location?

No. Students are admitted generally to the GTL program and then placed with hosts based on the project available and skill set required.

Accommodation

Most students live with host families.

Funding

All program expenses are covered, including airfare, housing, visas and a stipend.

Preparation required

Students will be expected to attend mandatory teaching and country-specific trainings, typically held at 5pm on weeknights. The schedule will be distributed as soon as sessions are confirmed.

Is Russian language a requirement?

No, but priority may be given to students with knowledge of the language and/or culture.

Are first-year students eligible to apply?

We welcome all applications. However, due to the short amount of time first year students have spent on campus, preference may be given to those with more advanced understanding of MIT’s approach to education.

How can I apply?

Please go to applymisti.mit.edu and choose “Global Teaching Labs” from the left column. The application will be live from Sept. 1-20.

Where can I get more information?

  • For more information on the Global Teaching Labs program, go to misti.mit.edu/global-teaching-labs.
  • For more information on hosts in Russia, Kazakhstan and Georgia, go to individual country pages at misti.mit.edu.
  • Also, check out student blogs:

Russia - https://russiagtl.weebly.com/

Kazakhstan - www.kazakhstangtl.weebly.com