Teaching English in Bangalore

  India

Bangalore

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

Description: In state-schools, the rewarding work is with small classes of students aged between six and 16. In not-for-profit schools, the teaching of orphaned children is light-hearted and might include teaching IT, math or health to steer them toward jobs. Private schools are well-equipped and students have an advanced level of English, making teaching easier. Projects also exist in nursery schools or in business schools. In the holidays, April and May, there is work with street children. i-to-i TEFL training is included.

Highlights: If you're a natural with children and fancy playing a vital role in their personal and professional development, here's your chance to live in a world-class Asian treasure while passing on your skills to the future generation!

Qualifications:
* Independence, enthusiasm, and a willingness to work hard.
* None - You will be trained with our TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) course.

Cost in US$: $2091 for 4 weeks; $126 for each additional week

Before you depart we offer:
- detailed information on your project and country
- fundraising advice and support
- visa instructions
- vaccination recommendations
- advice on health, safety and culture shock
- English teacher training course (TEFL)
- contact details to pass along to your family

When you arrive we provide:
- pick-up from the airport on the designated arrival date
- welcome orientation
- accommodation
- well-researched quality placement
- support of in-country i-to-i team

You will always have:
- access to our emergency support team 24/7
- assistance of the global i-to-i staff
- guidance and advice from experienced i-to-i travelers

Salary / Pay: Position is voluntary. Accommodation, food, TEFL/TESL Training, insurance, pre-departure training, airport pick-up, orientation and full support both in the UK and in-country is included.

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 India Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently Or in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• Phone Interview

Post Services Include:

• Alumni Network

i-to-i Meaningful Travel's Mission Statement: Founded in 1994, i-to-i is an award-winning organization providing unique opportunities for you to travel, work and live abroad. Thousands of travelers aged 18 to 80 have joined our volunteer vacations and over 15,000 have learned to Teach English as a Foreign Language through our tailor-made TEFL courses. With over 300 projects on 4 continents, you can join the worldwide i-to-i volunteer community on an extended adventure in areas such as teaching, community development, sports coaching, conservation, building or internships in tourism, marketing, journalism, or health.

Year Founded: 1994