Teach For India Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 159 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
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First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Teach For India.
Teach For India
Online Volunteer
Entry Easy Positive experience Decline offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral
I had an interview with an educational NGO, and we talked about what they do, their programs, how they impact the community, their teaching approach, how volunteers get involved, the difficulties they've run into, where they get their money from, stories of success, what they hope to achieve in the future, and how they are changing education.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Tell me about your interest in teaching.
Teach For India
English Teacher
Entry Difficult Positive experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Take home Presentation
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation
The interview process included good questions about our achievements and how we tackle situations. They also asked why we chose to apply, and we had to write lengthy essays about our interests and situations we've tackled.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- Tell me about a time you handled a challenging situation.
- What motivated you to apply for this position?
- Elaborate on your interests in essay form.
Teach For India
Fellow
Entry Difficult Positive experience Accept offer 5 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Group Presentation Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Group Presentation Technical
First, there was a long application form to fill out. Then, an initial interview over the phone. If you passed those first two stages, you'd go to a full-day assessment center. There, you'd do a group discussion and a practice teaching class. If you made it through that day, you'd get a final interview.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Why do you want to join this fellowship?
Teach For India
Fellow
Entry Average Neutral experience Decline offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Group Presentation
Interview formats
Behavioral Group Presentation
The Teach for India interview process has 3 stages. First, they review your application. Then, you have a first interview to talk about your qualifications and why you're interested. Finally, there are more detailed parts like group activities and a teaching demo to see how you teach, solve problems, and understand different cultures. Be yourself and be ready for it.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Tell me about a time you showed you care about fairness in education and could help communities that don't have much.
Teach For India Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Teach For India interview reports.
“What action would you take if you witnessed a student cheating on an exam?”
Read reports →“Imagine a parent can't attend the PTMs you're organizing. How would you convince them to attend in less than 2 minutes?”
Read reports →“Could you explain the TFI model, Maya, and the Theory of Change?”
Read reports →“Can you role play convincing a stubborn kid to come to school?”
Read reports →“Would you accept a lower salary now with the possibility of a job offer later?”
Read report →“What do you think drives people, and what contributes to shaping an organization's culture?”
Read report →“How might the critical thinking test be challenging, and what's key to performing well?”
Read report →“How do you plan to raise awareness about Teach For India on your campus?”
Read report →“Imagine you're a teacher for 3rd graders and your principal promised to hire an english teacher but hasn't yet. How would you persuade him?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 159 Teach For India interview reports.