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How to Apply

Select your program below to find out the documents you will need to submit with your online application:  

If you have any questions regarding the application process, please email info@greenhearttravel.org or call us at 1-888-ABROAD-1.

All applications must be completed within 30 days of initial log in access. Applications not submitted within 30 days will be deactivated. 

 


High School Abroad: Required Documents

All forms are available for download within the online application.

  • Signed Policies and Conditions form
  • Signed Payment and Cancellation form
  • Medical form
  • Parent’s Questionnaire
  • Copy of passport
  • Teacher’s Recommendation
  • Transcript of Grades
  • Official Transcripts from school(s) attended (Previous 3 years and first half of current year, if available)
  • 3 photos with friends/family
  • $500 deposit (payable by credit card)

icon_next button Begin your HIGH SCHOOL ABROAD Application 

 

 

All applications must be completed within 30 days of initial log in access. Applications not submitted within 30 days will be deactivated. 

 

 

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Volunteer Abroad: Required Documents

All forms are available for download within the online application.

  • Signed Policies and Conditions form
  • Cover letter: Addressed to your future host project explaining the type of volunteer work you want to do and any related past experience and skills.
  • 3 photos with friends/family
  • Criminal Background Check
  • $250 deposit (payable by credit card)
     

icon_next button Begin your VOLUNTEER ABROAD Application 

 

 

All applications must be completed within 30 days of initial log in access. Applications not submitted within 30 days will be deactivated. 

 

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Teach Abroad: Required Documents

All forms are available for download within the online application.

China, 

Georgia, Thailand  

  • Policies and Conditions form 
  • Copy of passport 
  • 2 letters of recommendation from an employer or professor 
  • Copy of official transcripts OR university degree 
  • Statement of Purpose: Two-page essay explaining your reasons for participation, what you hope to learn, etc. Please be as detailed as possible. 
  • Criminal record check form
  • GEORGIA (only) additional document: Medical examination document 

icon_next button Begin your TEACH ABROAD Application 

 

All applications must be completed within 30 days of initial log in access. Applications not submitted within 30 days will be deactivated.
 

Disney English - China  There is a special application process for the Disney English in China program.

icon_next button Begin your DISNEY ENGLISH - Teach in China Application

All applications must be completed within 30 days of initial log in access. Applications not submitted within 30 days will be deactivated. 

Bhutan  

There is a special application process for the program in Bhutan.

 

icon_next button Begin your TEACH IN BHUTAN Application 

 

All applications must be completed within 30 days of initial log in access. Applications not submitted within 30 days will be deactivated. 

 

The Teach in South Korea program does not have an online application. Please follow the instructions below on how to apply for the Teach in South Korea program.  

South Korea 

Step 1: Read the Greenheart Guide to the EPIK process (pdf) and begin gathering required supporting documents now (documents can take up to 3 months to obtain, and positions are only awarded to those who have submitted all required documents).  


Step 2: Fill out the appropriate application form(s) below

All Provinces:
Application Form icon-Word Word doc
Application Instructions icon-Word Word doc

Seoul:
 

*Applicants for Seoul must fill out the application form below in addition to the regular application for all provinces:
**Seoul has higher qualification requirements
Seoul Application Form icon-Word Word doc
Seoul Application Instructions icon-Word Word doc
 


 

Step 3: Submit the completed application(s) along with an official passport photo and 2 letters of recommendation (follow specific format outlined in application instructions) via email to Sara Dorsey at sdorsey@greenhearttravel.org.

For best consideration, submit your initial application materials* as soon as possible, positions fill on a first come, first served basis
Application Deadline
: November 15

*Initial application materials include the EPIK application, a passport photo, and two scanned letters of recommendation. Make sure letters are current and meet the guidelines set forth in the application instructions.
 

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Work Abroad: Required Documents

All forms are available for download within the online application.

  • Signed Policies and Conditions form
  • Resume
  • 3 photos with friends/family
  • $250 deposit (payable by credit card)
     

icon_next button Begin your WORK ABROAD Application 

 

All applications must be completed within 30 days of initial log in access. Applications not submitted within 30 days will be deactivated. 

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Language Exchange Homestay: Required Documents

All forms are available for download within the online application.

  • Signed Policies and Conditions form
  • 3 photos with family/friends
  • $250 deposit

icon_next button Begin your LANGUAGE EXCHANGE HOMESTAY Application 

 

All applications must be completed within 30 days of initial log in access. Applications not submitted within 30 days will be deactivated. 

 

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Independent Homestay: Required Documents

All forms are available for download within the online application.

  • Signed Policies and Conditions form
  • 3 photos with friends/family
  • $250 deposit (payable by credit card)
     

icon_next button Begin your INDEPENDENT HOMESTAY Application 

 

All applications must be completed within 30 days of initial log in access. Applications not submitted within 30 days will be deactivated. 

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Language School: Required Documents

All forms are available for download within the online application.

  • Signed Policies and Conditions form
  • 3 photos with family/friends
  • $250 deposit

icon_next button Begin your LANGUAGE SCHOOL Application 

 

All applications must be completed within 30 days of initial log in access. Applications not submitted within 30 days will be deactivated. 

 

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School to School Exchanges

Please visit the School to School Exchanges program page for information on how to apply.


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