Host school teachers and administrators play a critical role in assuring the success of each EA school based program. Through their efforts, EA participants are made to feel a part of the school and community and offered the support and guidance they need for their professional and personal development.
Host school personnel are not asked to work alone in this endeavor. EA program directors, colleagues responsible for placement and supervision, and staff all seek to support host school personnel in fulfilling their role through development of mutually supportive and beneficial professional relationships.
EA, as study abroad provider along with participants, host schools, and partner universities have responsibilities, that when fulfilled assure the success of each placement. EA materials that describe these responsibilities, program policies, and assessment processes are sent to each participant and available on the EA www site.
While there are responsibilities, there are also limits to the expectations we have of host schools. When an EA participant does not live up to expectations of the school or EA faculty their privilege of participating ends.
In such cases, which are very rare, we are guided by the principle that the problem is ours as EA faculty and not that of colleagues in the host school. In these situations, we have and we will remove students from their placement.
If you have any questions, comments, or concerns contact the EA host country coordinator, supervisor, or program directors. We will help in any way possible to assure that each EA assignment offers a positive experience for everyone.