VENUSA College - Teach EFL in the Andes Merida, Venezuela

  Venezuela

Merida

Length of Position: Minimum: 3 months

Description: VENUSA's teaching positions are excellent for those who wish to broaden their horizons, enhance their cultural appreciation, sharpen their Spanish speaking abilities by living, teaching and studying in a Spanish speaking environment, as well as strengthen professional resumes.

At VENUSA, students learn English in two different intensive programs, Maximo and Optimo - each focusing on different needs. Maximo consists of 6 levels, concentrating on preparing the student for conversational English. Optimo consists of 8 levels of English, its aim is to prepare the student to enter undergraduate U.S. studies. This option's emphasis is on grammar, oral speech and writing.

Highlights:
* Travel Coordination & pre-departure support
* Teach 2-6 hours daily
* Airport transfer upon arrival in Merida
* On-site General Orientation (During Semester or summer terms)
* On-site training & full support staff
* Social & Cultural Activities (dance classes, movie nights, language labs, debates, outings, cooking & music nights, bailes tipicos)   
* Culture Adjustment Sessions
* Housing, meals and stipend vary
* Wireless Internet Access for personal Laptops
* Lockers
* Computer lab
* Cell phone rental available
* On-site recreational area, cafe & library
* Spanish Courses (Audit / All levels)

Qualifications: This program is offered to all teachers, new graduates, TESL/TEFL experience or anyone who is currently majoring/minoring in an English degree. Undergrad students may also apply.   

On-site training available.

Minimum Education: Associates

Salary / Pay: Stipend, Housing and Meals to be determined with individual applicant.

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Venezuela Independently Or in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Resume
• Written Application

Post Services Include:

• Exit DebriefingAbroad

VEN-USA International Studies & Modern Languages - Merida, Venezuela's Mission Statement: VENUSA was founded in 1987 by individuals who felt that a greater contact and understanding was necessary between North and South America. At its inception, VENUSA was established as a private institute dedicated to international studies and modern languages, and over the years has grown to satisfy a wide variety of interests. VENUSA is located in the beautiful city of Mérida, nestled in the heart of the Venezuelan Andes. Though its student body has grown dramatically over the years, VENUSA's goal remains what it has always been: the promotion of greater international understanding through education, and the development of interpersonal relationships between its students, both Venezuelan and North American.

Year Founded: 1987