We go the extra mile to help students reach their language goals and genuinely care about each student.
- Experience a personal relationship with your teacher who is dedicated to your success.
- Feel comfortable with your teacher who understands cultural differences that may impact learning.
All of our teachers have at least one of the following credentials:
- Master’s degree
- Bachelor’s degree
- TESOL Certificate (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)
- U.S. or Canada teaching license for kindergarten through 12th grade
- One or more years of full-time teaching experience
- Oversight by a university professor
Several of our teachers are bilingual. All lead teachers are native-English speakers.
- Shine provides exclusive learning material and National Geographic curriculum that meets international education standards.
- Shine teachers love bringing curriculum to life and customizing it to best meet the student’s needs.
- National Geographic curriculum options include:
- “Welcome to Our World” for pre-primary / very young learners
- “Our World” or “Reach Higher” for primary / young learners
- “Time Zones,” “Lift,” and “Perspectives“ for secondary / teens
- Shine advisors provide worldwide university admission support, including a customized search process, detailed assessments for self-reflection, advice on which high school courses to take in preparation for your application, interview preparation, and college essay writing guidance.
- Work with Shine academic advisors to find the best U.S. school for you.
- Shine advisors have proven experience in helping high school graduates earn admission into their preferred universities and will walk with you every step of the way.
- It is best to start working with a Shine advisor two years prior to applying to a high school or university.