MIT Students Begin Three-Week Teaching Placement in Andorra Schools

Five students from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have started a three-week placement at secondary schools across Andorra's three educational systems through the university's Global Teaching Lab programme.

The participants were received this week at the Ministry of Institutional Relations, Education and Universities by Xavier Campuzano, director of Higher Education, Research and Technological Innovation, and Albert Maluquer, director of Educational Systems and International Relations. Their stay runs until 30 January.

They are integrating into classes at five key institutions: Col·legi Sant Ermengol, Lycée Comte de Foix, Escola Andorrana de Batxillerat, Centre de Formació Professional, and Col·legi Espanyol Maria Moliner. Working alongside local teachers, the students will lead sessions in mathematics, biology, chemistry, sciences, and technology, all conducted in English.

This year's group is studying aerospace engineering and political science, materials science and engineering, computer science and cognition, aerospace engineering, and biology.

Running since 2017, the government-funded initiative receives €12,000 this year to cover travel from the United States, health insurance, administrative costs, and pocket money for small expenses. The students receive no pay for their teaching and will live with voluntary host families.

Authorities call the programme a global first, designed for Andorra's multilingual and diverse education landscape. It seeks to enhance pupils' scientific abilities and technical English skills while promoting cross-cultural experiences. Previous iterations have drawn strong approval from schools, students, families, and the MIT visitors themselves.