Tonga & New Zealand

Program Information

Semester
Summer, even calendar year
Dates
Summer 2020
Length
Two-week
Location
Tongatapu (main island), Ha'apai island group
Eligibility
Enrolled in a School of Education program
Requirements
Completion of a one-credit Intercultural Immersion Course (taught in the School of Education).
Language
Foreign language proficiency is not required. Language of instruction is English.
Earned Credit
Non-credit
Semester
Summer
Dates
May 6-20, 2024
Length
Two-week
Location
Nuku'alofa, Tonga; and Hamilton, New Zealand
Eligibility
Admitted to any School of Education program
Requirements
Must have a completed, approved application; will need to complete a one-credit pre-departure course.
Language
Foreign language proficiency is not required. The language of instruction is English.
Earned Credit
Non-credit (one credit for pre-departure course taken second block of Spring semester)
Application
APPLY HERE
Due Date
Friday, January 19, 2024

Contact

For more information, contact Mike Patch:
mike.patch@uvu.edu
(801) 863-6720

School experiences

Visit and interact with students in schools on Tongatapu and in Hamilton. All teaching is in English.

Accommodations

Main island housing is dorm-style, 4-6 to an apartment.

Physical Requirements

Significant daily walking to and from schools and cultural and historical sites.*

*Accessibility services vary from country to country. Contact UVU's Accessibility Office if you require such services.

Tentative Agenda

Spend 5-8 days visiting and working in schools. Other days will be flexible with sightseeing and other activities. Planned activities in Tonga include Captain Cook’s landing place, the Tongan triathlon, the blowholes, and sightseeing. New Zealand sites will include Waitomo Glowworm Caves and Hobbiton.

Additional Info

During Fall 2020, Tonga was also a destination for student teaching.
Contact mike.patch@uvu.edu for more information.