Teach English at a Bilingual School in Buenos Aires, Argentina

  Argentina

• Buenos Aires: 
Buenos Aires

Length of Position: 2-12 Weeks
Durations of Program: 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks and 9-12 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: multiple start dates year round

Description: Don't worry it's not you who has to be bi-lingual! With half the curriculum being conducted in English, native English speakers are in great demand. The school has recently won an international award for excellence in education so it's the perfect place to try out all those skills you've learnt on the TEFL certification, which we offer free when you volunteer. If you manage to wrestle your way free from the children who by now will have you coaching them soccer and rugby in your spare time you can explore the wonderful city of Buenos Aires. As the spiritual home of the tango the whole city moves to its rhythm and you can't help but get caught up. An unforgettable place.

*Project details:
Teach English in Buenos Aires at Colegio Ingles Horacio Watson and The Academy - School of English. Volunteers will find themselves teaching English to students aged anywhere from 5 to adults. The Colegio is a bilingual private school where children from a variety of backgrounds attend until finishing secondary school. English and subjects taught in English comprise at least half of the curriculum, and so assistant teachers whose native language is English are in great demand. Volunteers can also assist in sports coaching (football, rugby and hockey) if they choose. You do not need to speak Spanish for this project but those having a good command of the language can opt to take part additionally as assistant teachers in the Spanish periods during the morning as well as working in the afternoon with English. The school has recently won an international award for excellence in education.

*Why the project needs volunteers:
The children who attend the school do not often get the chance to practice English, and therefore volunteers are needed to focus on conversational English. Volunteers will be teaching assistants in the classroom, and they will supplement the lessons by helping students with conversation and pronunciation as native English speakers. Additional activities include English workshops with students' parents & one-on-one coaching sessions with teachers and students that are in need of extra help. English is a much sought after skill in Argentina, opening up doors to advanced educational opportunities and career choices.

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Highlights:
* Helping to improve the language skills of your students
* Taking in a soccer match - a real cultural experience and something you'll never forget
* Sampling the night life - Buenos Aires likes to party!

Cost in US$: USD 1,755.00 for 2 weeks, USD 330.00 for every week thereafter

* Accommodation: Shared room in homestay
* Food: Breakfast only (budget approximately USD 50 per week)
* Airport Pickup: Included on arrival date. Ask us for details if you're arriving early!
* Training: In-country orientation and Online TEFL course
* Support: Pre-departure helpdesk, Local in-country team and 24hr emergency support

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: If you are interested in immersing yourself in another culture while giving your time to a worthy cause, then you are a typical i-to-i volunteer. We invite you to join the i-to-i community of dedicated volunteers aged 18-80 who are working on community development, building, teaching, and conservation projects across the globe. Together, we make a lasting impact that changes lives and helps preserve the planet through hundreds of worthwhile projects around the world.

Age Range: 18-80

This Program is open to American, Australian, Canadian and European Participants. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to Argentina Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Phone Interview

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network

Year Founded: 1994