Teachers College – Equipping Christian Teachers Around The World
The International Teachers College is a dynamic international living and learning community, made up of students from 20 countries on five continents. Students are exposed to many different cultures and educational systems, while studying in English, and living in a safe and comfortable environment.
The Christian residential community helps students grow in their faith while participating in discipleship and recreational activities with other Christian students. ITC Students are encouraged to develop a “missionary mindset” as they prepare themselves for service as educators who “teach Christianly” in schools around the world.
Welcome to the ITC.
The ITC is a dynamic international living and learning community, made up of students from 20 countries on five continents. Students are exposed to many different cultures and educational systems, while studying in English, and living in a safe and comfortable environment.
The Christian residential community helps students grow in their faith while participating in discipleship and recreational activities with other Christian students. ITC Students are encouraged to develop a “missionary mindset” as they prepare themselves for service as educators who “teach Christianly” in schools around the world.
ITC
Vision & Mission.
The International Teachers College (ITC) is a ministry of Universitas Pelita Harapan (UPH) and aims to equip future teachers with international-standard content alongside research-based best practices within a distinctively Reformed theological framework. Our goal is to produce students who contribute effectively to the educational development and enterprise in their local countries, to the glory of God and as a blessing to the nations through the gospel of Jesus Christ.
What is the ITC?
Christian Foundation & Curriculum
- The goal of the ITC is to equip Christian teachers for service in schools around the world. Our Christ-centered curriculum, excellent professors, and world-class residential learning community work together to develop active and reflective Christian educators who are able to teach and lead from a Biblical perspective in a wide variety of school settings.
Student Life
- Classes, residence halls, recreation, and intramural sports all offer great opportunities to explore your interests and develop meaningful relationships. You will grow close to your new community of friends, based on a common faith and desire to glorify Christ with your minds, hearts, and hands as you pursue your passion to learn to teach Christianly.
A Christian Community
- The ITC is a vibrant Christian community that integrates life, learning, and faith. You’ll discover an engaging learning environment in which we encourage tough questions and strive to answer them through study, prayer, and thoughtful consideration. The ITC is a place where life and learning intersect as you share earnest discussions in class and make lasting relationships with professors who are passionate about helping students develop a Christian worldview.
Programs
What We Offer.
Committed, Faithful Mentors.
Our professors are more than scholars; they are passionate about teaching and sharing their faith in a setting that sharpens the intellect and encourages increased awe of our sovereign God. All faculty members subscribe to UPH Statement of Faith, and you will often find them staying after class or relaxing with students around campus to flesh out class material, discuss the Lord's calling on a student's life, or simply talk and build relationships.
Curtis Taylor
Dean
Curtis Taylor
Dean
Dr. Curtis J. Taylor moved to Indonesia in June 2015 and currently serves as both Dean and Director of Admissions for the International Teachers College (ITC). In May 2017 he was also appointed as Vice President for Student Development & Spiritual Formation for Universitas Pelita Harapan (UPH).Prior to coming to Indonesia, Dr. Taylor served Dordt University in Sioux Center, Iowa (USA) for 23 years in various administrative roles, including Dean for Global Education, Special Assistant to the President, Vice President for Student Services, and Director of Residence Life. While in Iowa, Dr. Taylor also served as a member of the Board of Directors of St. Luke’s College, as Vice President of the Sioux Center Christian School Board, and as President of the Sioux Center Chamber of Commerce. Prior to his time in Iowa, Dr. Taylor held administrative positions at the University of Washington and Michigan State University.
Dr. Taylor earned a bachelor's degree in psychology from Calvin University, a master's degree in college and university administration from Michigan State University, and a Ph.D. in educational leadership and policy studies from Iowa State University. He has been married to Sheryl Sheeres Taylor for 32 years. Mrs. Taylor is a professional library director who is currently serving as Coordinator of Library Services for the Yayasan Pendidikan Pelita Harapan (YPPH) in Jakarta. The Taylor’s have three children: Ian Curtis-24, who is married to Elli Elizabeth Krosschell and teaches with her at Sekolah Pelita Harapan (SPH) in Jakarta; Willem Levi-20, who is majoring in History and Classics with a minor in archeology, at Calvin University; and Mia Soo-Jee-16, an 11th grade student at SPH—Lippo Village.
In his spare time, Dr. Taylor enjoys bicycling and traveling with his family.
Jeffrey Spanogle
Department Chair
Jeffrey Spanogle
Department Chair
Dr. Jeffrey Spanogle joined the International Teachers College in July 2016 as an Education and Theology lecturer. He has taught a variety of subjects from his varied educational background. He experienced teaching several years in the Mississippi public school system as a high school math teacher and seven years in higher education both overseas (Teachers Training College in Paksé, Laos) and in several American Universities (Dominican University, Trinity International University, and Trinity Christian College in the greater Chicago area). He served as a lecturer for several years at ITC before taking on an administrative role of directing the program under Dr. Taylor.Dr. Spanogle has a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Grove City College (USA), a master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Mississippi (USA), a master of divinity from Reformed Theological Seminary (USA), a TESOL certificate from Wheaton College (USA), and a Ph.D. from Trinity International University (USA). His wife Heather, who has a master’s degree in Intercultural Studies from Wheaton College (USA), also teaches at the ITC and has helped support academic English development from her background in TESOL and literacy programs through World Relief. Their three children—Lydia, Elias, and Titus—are enjoying their early childhood in Indonesia and running through the halls at ITC.
Dr. Spanogle's areas of teaching usually include Theology and Education and include interests in Technology, Science, Math, Culture, and Philosophy. His research on Leviticus and Holiness continues to be an area of study alongside its intersection with education.
Ivonne Soutan
Administration Manager
Ivonne Soutan
Administration Manager
In 2015 after visiting UPH, Ms. Ivonne joined Universitas Pelita Harapan. She has been managing the administration of Business School and moved to International Teachers College. After that, she has managed the administration and operational for International Tecahers College.Ms. Ivonne was graduated from University of Indonesia, Depok, Indonesia. Prior to coming to UPH, she served in various administrative roles such as HR & GA, and Corporate Social Responsibility in Power Plant Toyota Tsusho Corporation
She firmly believes that UPH Vision and Mission plays a major role for the advancement of Indonesian education through a holistic christian education.
Yulianti
Administration Staff
Yulianti
Administration Staff
Ms. Yulianti (Yanti) serves as the admission and administration staff for International Teachers College UPH. Before coming to ITC, she has been worked at some universities also managing administration, promoting and handling some university special programs and handling student finances.Ms. Yanti has earned a bachelor’s degree in English Literature. During her college year, she has been actively join the university Christian community and participate in various Christian gathering and events with other college. She has also been participated in several joint trainings with CUST Malaysia in the educational data management training. Ms. Yanti is happily married with 3 children and in her spare time she likes to spend time with her family or watching current trending dramas.
Christina Bailey
Lecturer
Christina Bailey
Lecturer
Ms. Christina Bailey joined the International Teachers College (ITC) at Universitas Pelita Harapan in October 2019 as a full-time lecturer. In this capacity, her focus is on enhancing the English curriculum and providing students with help in their writing skills. She is also working on the development of a program to reinforce the English skills of current and incoming students. In America, she presented on topics relating to English pronunciation and explicit English teaching at the International TESOL Convention.Prior to coming to ITC, Ms. Chris worked for ELS Language Services in La Verne, California, USA as a full-time instructor for eight years. Her work at this company involved teaching, assessing, and mentoring students in their intensive English studies. During her time with ELS, she also worked at Kindai University in Osaka, Japan for 5 months as well as at Meiji University in Tokyo, Japan for one month in 2017. Her time in these positions allowed her to experience more cultural diversity and awareness. Before her time at ELS, Ms. Chris worked in the public-school system in California. She worked mostly in elementary schools but did some work in middle and secondary schools as well.
Ms. Chris earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology with a minor in sociology from the University of Iowa in Iowa City, Iowa, USA in 1995. When she moved to California, she obtained a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential and an Education Specialist Credential for Mild/Moderate Disabilities from California Polytechnic University in Pomona, California, USA in 2004 and 2011, respectively. In 2014, she procured her master’s degree in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) from Azusa Pacific University in Azusa, California, USA.
Ms. Chris is single and enjoys traveling and exploring new places with friends or on her own. She has spent time in Japan, Taiwan, Korea, China, and Indonesia discovering beautiful places and watching people in their own cultures. She believes that Matthew 28:19-20 are her life calling specifically because God has placed this desire in her.
David K. Kim
Lecturer
David K. Kim
Lecturer
Rev. David Kim started teaching the bible and theology in ITC in August 2023. Before joining ITC, Rev. Kim worked in Siloam Hospitals System in Indonesia for the implementation of the Holistic Care program from 2018 to 2022. Rev. Kim has been serving as an ordained minister with PCA (Presbyterian Church in America) since 1998 in several different settings, such as local churches in Korea and the US, overseas missions in China, and hospitals in the US and Indonesia. Earlier ministry has focused on teaching the bible, pastoral ministry, and gospel communication in cross-cultural contexts, especially for the group of future Christian leaders as well as for the group of marginalized people of the society.Rev. Kim's recent ministry is about Christian engagement with those in pain and crisis through a commitment to teaching and developing the theology and methods of pastoral/spiritual care. He hopes to see more integration of the Christian faith happening in the real life of believers today. Rev. David Kim has a bachelor's degree from Seoul National University and a master's from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. He is also in the Ph.D. program at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (Netherlands), doing research in 'Spiritual Care in Palliative Care in Asian Context.'
Jennifer A. Torres
Lecturer
Jennifer A. Torres
Lecturer
Jennifer A. Torres has a rich and diverse teaching experience extending over 26 years. She earned her Bachelor of Secondary Education Major in English from the Philippine Normal University. Her passion for learning and commitment to her work inspired her to pursue further education, and she obtained a Master of Arts in Curriculum Design, Development and Supervision Major in English from St. Paul University Manila. Additionally, she also completed her academic requirements for a Master of Arts in Education Major in Language Education at the University of the Philippines - Diliman.She also holds certificates in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) and Southeast Asia Teachers Competency (SEA-TCF) from SEAMEO-INNOTECH. She is a co-author of the book Content-based English as a Second Language: A Multiple Intelligence Approach for College Students and has research publications in the Psychology and Educational Journal.
Prior to working at the International Teachers College, she taught in various schools, colleges, and universities not only in the Philippines but also in Vietnam and Bahrain.
Keren Watulingas
Lecturer
Keren Watulingas
Lecturer
Ms. Keren Watulingas has a role as a lecturer in International Teacher College, Universitas Pelita Harapan, Indonesia. She is also the placement coordinator for practicum and student teaching program. She trained initially as a primary teacher and worked in Sekolah Pelita Harapan for a number of years. She joined ITC in 2018. Ms. Keren graduated from Universitas Pelita Harapan with a Master of Education degree majoring in Educational Technology. Her thesis was focus on analyzing the needs of reflective teaching practice in inclusive class setting. Keren's interest mainly related with the fields of “Inclusive Education” including on how to equip student teachers in order to establish an effective inclusive class and accommodate the needs of students.In her spare time, she enjoys dancing, solo travelling and reading novels
Marlyn Feliciano
Lecturer
Marlyn Feliciano
Lecturer
Ms. Marlyn S. Feliciano is a graduate of Bachelor of Arts, Major in English, Minor in Education from the Polytechnic University of the Philippines and acquired her teaching license right after; however, she didn’t join any academe to teach right away, having jobs in the Customer Service and Business Process Outsourcing Industry, wherein her English-speaking ability and people skills were enhanced. While working, she wanted to be equipped more in her church ministries; hence, entered Kingsway Bible Baptist Seminary and graduated as the Most Outstanding Student of Biblical Studies.After years of being outside the education realm, she decided to pursue her calling in teaching and thus, decided to enhance her knowledge by taking up Master of Arts in Education, Major in English at National Teachers College in Manila, Philippines. She has a five-year-teaching experience in teaching English and Literature Subjects to tertiary students in different private colleges in the Philippines such as World Citi Colleges, Systems Technology Institute and Global Reciprocal Colleges.
The LORD led her to Indonesia when she got accepted as an SMA English teacher in Kharisma Bangsa, School of Global Education in Tangerang, Selatan. Her prayer to be able to teach in a Christian school in Indonesia was answered by the LORD when she was given the chance to join International Teachers College at Universitas Pelita Harapan in August of 2018 as a Literature lecturer.
Financial Aid Information.
While the price of tuition, fees, lodging, food, and uniforms for the International Teachers College is only a fraction of the cost of a comparable education in Australia, Canada, or the USA, it is possible that some students may not be able to afford these costs. For this reason, there are two types of financial aid for students.
- Indonesian Students – Indonesian students who are accepted to the ITC are eligible to apply for merit-based scholarships from UPH to cover a portion of the cost of their tuition and fees. Scholarships are provided on a first-come, first-served basis, and do not cover the entire cost of the educational expenses. The UPH Admissions Office can provide additional information about scholarships. Just click here for additional information.
____ - All Students – Due to the significant financial commitment of the Pelita Harapan Foundation (YPPH), an ITC University-to-Work Program is available to qualified students from any country to cover the cost of academic fees, living accommodations and meals, textbooks, and uniforms for those students who are willing to complete a three-year term of paid teaching service after graduation. Participants in the ITC University-to-Work program must complete a separate application and agreement that commits them to a period of three (3) years of reciprocal service at a Christian school assigned by the YPPH following the completion of their ITC degree. The ITC University-to-Work Program application may be downloaded from here.
Admission Requirement.
Applications for the ITC must be completed by 15 April 2022, but students who apply earlier may be eligible for additional scholarships. The ITC uses the standard UPH Admissions form that can be found on the right side of this page, but several additional items will be required. For assistance in completing the application, please contact itcadmissions@uph.edu.
Documents Required
Your completed application will include:
- Application
- Academic Reference
- Church Reference
- Personal Christian Faith Essay
- High School & University Transcript
- Health Information Form
- Proof of English Proficiency and College Readiness
- Acceptable forms of evidence include one of the following:
- TOEFL Internet-based test (iBT) score of at least 70 or TOEFL Paper-based test (PBT) score of at least 520
- IELTS Academic Test score of at least 6.0 band
- SAT Critical Reading Score of at least 450 or ACT English Score of at least 19
- Duolingo Full-test of at least 110
- EnglishScore by British Council (conducted by UPH) of at least 500
- Acceptable forms of evidence include one of the following:
- Birth Certificate
- Photographs
- Passport (foreign students)
International Student Visa.
Each non-Indonesian citizen student must apply for a student visa called ITAS (Limited Stay Permit). The student visa application must start 2-3 months before your arrival in Indonesia (for students from calling visa countries, the process must start 7 months before arrival). The UPH International Office, working with a third-party visa agent, assists all international students in acquiring the Study Permit and ITAS acquisition process. For more information on the requirements, please visit the international.uph.edu/services/visa-legal-permits.html.
After your arrival on campus, the ITC will hold your passport in ITC office for safety. If you need to access your passport for business or travel purposes, you may obtain it from ITC office and return it after you have completed your transaction or travel.
There are many intricacies involved with obtaining, maintaining, renewing, and surrendering the student visa and ITAS, as well as with leaving Indonesia for a holiday during the period of study. Please consult with the UPH International Office about any questions you may have so that you do not incur any unnecessary costs.
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