Teaching English in Mongolia

  Mongolia

Ulaanbaatar

Description: Advantages of the Orchlon School Program:

- Students may enter Pre-School at age five. Students begin English at this stage, with qualified English teachers.

- Students may enter Grade 1 at age six.

- English language and general education courses follow approved standards.

- An integrated academic curriculum, combined with a practical focus and the use of new classroom technology, stresses student creativity and individual productivity. The program builds a Learning Triangle which links students and parents together with the latest educational theories and practical study methods.

Overall, the academic program at Orchlon strives for a practical approach to education. Students follow an integrated course curriculum, which focuses on developing computer and other independent learning skills. This approach ensures quality instruction in a disciplined environment, which meets the needs of both students and parents, who are interested in developing a globally focused education.

The Orchlon School challenges traditional approaches to learning. Using progressive, internationally accepted techniques in secondary education, curriculum development, and practical application, the school strives to empower students with the creative and personal skills necessary to become responsible leaders in a modern, democratic and free-market society.

- The Orchlon School teaches the following subjects in English, providing a complete foreign language-learning experience: Art (Grades 1-3), Science (Grades 3-8), Health (Grades 4-6), Geography (Grades 5-9), Social Studies (Grades 9-11) and TOEFL preparation (Grades 9-11).

- English as a Foreign Language is taught to all students in small classes based on ability level, with a focus on individual language improvement.

- The school library contains nearly 15,000 books, audio and video recordings, and other teaching aids.

- All school textbooks--published in the United Kingdom, the United States and Singapore--meet international educational standards. Foreign language materials include a series of student textbooks, workbooks and teacher manuals.

- Mandarin Chinese is taught as a foreign language starting from Grade 4.

- Computer classes are conducted in a new computer lab, which includes 24 networked computers and Internet access.

- The Orchlon School emphasizes the importance of homework, projects and independent study in developing student creativity. Class materials and the Internet are always available for student coursework.

- Students in Grades 4-5 receive computer art instruction with Paint, while Grade 8 students learn graphic design using the program AutoCAD.

Highlights: The Orchlon School follows a single-shift schedule, 9:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. Extracurricular activities include: piano, dance, swimming, painting, design, English club, TOEFL preparation, Mandarin Chinese, and after-school tutoring in math, physics, chemistry and biology. Library and Internet resources are also available for student academic use.

* Private piano lessons are available to students in Grades 1-3.
* Physical education includes dance, swimming (Grades 1-11) and team sports (Grades 4-11.)
* The school features a student cafeteria that provides healthy meals in a clean dining atmosphere.

Qualifications:
- University degree in related field
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- Experience working with children at least 2 years
- Qualified and enthusiastic

Minimum Education: Bachelors

Experience Required: no

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

Participants Travel to Mongolia Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently Or in Groups of 2-3

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Resume
• Transcript

Post Services Include:

• Job and Internship Network

Orchlon School's Mission Statement: The Orchlon School will maintain curricula that is constantly improved and developed to offer the latest, most advanced learning technologies in a favourable learning environment that will enable our students to acquire knowledge, skills, technology and cultural values needed.

Year Founded: 2001