Randy LeGrant

Randy LeGrant has spent more than 50 years in international education and cultural exchange. He is the Executive Director of The Cultural Exchange Project, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit placing native English speakers in guaranteed paid teaching positions abroad.

high school exchange student taking the iTEP Exchange test

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High School Exchange Student? Don’t Skip iTEP Exchange English Test

Randy LeGrant: Jul 10, 2025, 2:07:10 PM

Dreaming of attending a school and living with a host family in the United States? Of course, you are! When it comes to coming to the United States and attending high school for a year and living with an American host family, English proficiency...

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Why Your English Level Could Make or Break Your Next Opportunity

Randy LeGrant: Jul 7, 2025, 3:47:09 PM

Imagine this: you’ve found the perfect job abroad. The salary’s good, the team is international, the career growth? Through the roof. But there’s one...

an au pair and the children she's caring for in the united states

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Your English Journey in the USA: A Guide for New Au Pairs

Randy LeGrant: Jun 29, 2025, 8:10:45 AM

You’re about to begin an exciting adventure in the United States—living with your host family, caring for their children, and becoming part of daily...

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Going To Be An Exchange Teacher? Prioritize English Skills for Success

Randy LeGrant: Jun 5, 2025, 8:42:44 PM

So, you’re thinking about what it will take to be successful to teach in the United States? Whether you're leading a classroom full of curious little...

Teach Abroad

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Going To Be An Exchange Teacher? Prioritize English Skills for Success

Randy LeGrant: Jun 5, 2025, 11:58:15 AM

So, you’re thinking about what it will take to be successful to teach in the United States? Whether you're leading a classroom full of curious little...

Teach Abroad

Info graphic on how prescreening English proficiency saves money

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iTEP's Placement Exam is a Game-Changer for Exchange Programs & ELPs

Randy LeGrant: Jun 4, 2025, 3:57:57 PM

For English Language Programs (ELPs) and international recruiting agents for J1 Visa student exchange programs, the question of when to assess...

A job manager interviewing a candidate for a new job after his iTEP Interview test.

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Ensuring English Proficiency in Your Workforce with iTEP Interview

Randy LeGrant: Oct 16, 2024, 11:09:54 AM

Unlocking Potential: The Need for English Proficiency Testing in the Workplace In today’s globalized economy, businesses are no longer confined to...

stressed out taking an English proficiency test

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From Anxiety to Aced: How To Overcome iTEP Test-Taking Stress

Randy LeGrant: Jun 21, 2023, 5:30:00 PM

Overcoming test-taking anxiety is crucial for achieving success on the iTEP English proficiency test. Test-taking anxiety can be caused by multiple...