Teaching English in India
| country: | India |
| departures: | Usually two departures a month on Sundays in 2008 and Fridays in 2009 |
| price: | From £995 (4 weeks) excluding flights, plus £60 - £65 per additional week up to a maximum of 12. We can help arrange flights from the UK. |
the amazing things you'll be doing
All across India, native English teachers are in big demand.
By signing up to one of these projects, you could work in Calcutta, Bangalore or Jaipur teaching children from disadvantaged areas. You might also teach geography, history, music, computer skills, or arts and crafts. From time to time, you may accompany children on visits to art and science exhibitions or the theatre. TEFL training is included before you depart, giving you the confidence to face your first day of class, plus practical skills and activities that you can use in the classroom.
If you want to see the world, experience new cultures and give something back as you go, then volunteer travel is for you. Whatever your age, whatever your background, if you have a ‘can-do’ attitude and a desire to make a difference, there are a wealth of worthwhile projects that could do with your help, from conservation to community development, from teaching to tourism.
Volunteers should have a genuine love for children, be self-motivated, flexible, adaptable and have plenty of patience. Volunteers are not required to be fluent in any of the Indian languages as English is widely spoken and understood by most Indians. Volunteers on the teaching programme will be trained before they go on their project through a 40-hour on-line TEFL programme (Teaching English as a Foreign Language). This course is included in the cost of the venture.
You will be expected to contribute in any way possible to the education and happiness of the children. Most of the schools welcome volunteers who want to get involved in other aspects of school life, or run extra-curricular activities such as sport, art and crafts, drama etc.. As the standard of English is quite poor it is recommended that you come with ideas such as games and fun activities for the classroom. Creativity is important. The more you get involved in all aspects of school life the better your experience will be.
By signing up to one of these projects, you could work in Calcutta, Bangalore or Jaipur teaching children from disadvantaged areas. You might also teach geography, history, music, computer skills, or arts and crafts. From time to time, you may accompany children on visits to art and science exhibitions or the theatre. TEFL training is included before you depart, giving you the confidence to face your first day of class, plus practical skills and activities that you can use in the classroom.
If you want to see the world, experience new cultures and give something back as you go, then volunteer travel is for you. Whatever your age, whatever your background, if you have a ‘can-do’ attitude and a desire to make a difference, there are a wealth of worthwhile projects that could do with your help, from conservation to community development, from teaching to tourism.
Volunteers should have a genuine love for children, be self-motivated, flexible, adaptable and have plenty of patience. Volunteers are not required to be fluent in any of the Indian languages as English is widely spoken and understood by most Indians. Volunteers on the teaching programme will be trained before they go on their project through a 40-hour on-line TEFL programme (Teaching English as a Foreign Language). This course is included in the cost of the venture.
You will be expected to contribute in any way possible to the education and happiness of the children. Most of the schools welcome volunteers who want to get involved in other aspects of school life, or run extra-curricular activities such as sport, art and crafts, drama etc.. As the standard of English is quite poor it is recommended that you come with ideas such as games and fun activities for the classroom. Creativity is important. The more you get involved in all aspects of school life the better your experience will be.
volunteer travel - what's it all about?
Are you are looking for an adventurous trip with a purpose, or on a gap year or career break? If you want to make a difference in some of the world’s most important conservation areas - and in community projects - then volunteer trips are for you! Volunteers tend to have a sense of adventure, and come from a range of different backgrounds and from all over the world. Edward Abbey said 'sentiment without action is the ruin of the soul'.
how this holiday makes a difference
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India is one of the most rapidly growing countries in the world. Because of this growth, unemployment is a considerable problem - millions of Indians are unemployed. To work in the industries in the town areas, English proficiency is now required.
But in India, the opportunity to learn and study English is only available in very expensive private schools or private institutions, and only the rich people can afford this. So, many Indian people are jobless due to these problems. Therefore, by transferring their skills, volunteers can help benefit students and give them the opportunities that they normally would not have. |
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