Dates and Deadlines

 

Upcoming Program Dates

Ministry of Education Programs:

January 2018-June/November 2018-exact dates TBD- 11 month or 6 month contract
Deadline to apply: November 15, 2017

SENA Programs:
February 2018-June/December 2018-exact dates TBD-11 month or 5 month contract

Deadline to apply:
September 15, 2017

We do not know the exact arrival dates until approximately 2 months before the program begins.

Upon approval of placement, successful candidates are required to pay a deposit of $400. Your program deposit payment demonstrates your commitment to the ETF Program, Colombia. This commitment helps the local support staff to plan their resources and ensure you have the best possible experience when you arrive in Colombia.

The deposit is fully refundable by SENA or the Ministry Of Education Colombia upon completion of contract. The deposit is non-refundable if you decide to cancel or withdraw from the program at any time and for any reason.

Why are some programs shorter than others (5/6 or 10 months)?

Because, being a government-funded program, with a budget annually renewed at the end of the academic year (November-December) , the Colombian government can only guarantee a 10-month budget at the beginning of the academic year (January), but can only guarantee a 6-month period for the second part of the year (June onward). Therefore, there are 10 month programs starting in January and 6 month programs starting in June.

 

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