Teach English in Sri Lanka!
Sri Lanka
Length of Position: 8-12 Weeks
Durations of Program: 5-8 weeks and 9-12 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 9-12 weeks
Dates: Multiple start dates throughout the year
Description:
Teachers are needed near Colombo and Kandy at government schools and community centres. Teach English to adults and children, play games, debate and role play. There are also sports, drama, music and informal evening lessons. Enjoy meals with your host family or with other volunteers staying at your project, plus shopping trips and social outings. April, August and December are festival months, so be prepared for breaks from your teaching work. i-to-i TEFL training is included. You may become involved in teaching English through a variety of methods, including formal learning using textbooks, conversation classes, games and songs. Some of the projects have the opportunity to teach IT skills alongside English, or as a method of practising English. There may be the opportunity to become involved with drama or debates, and you might be asked to provide homework support for the children. You may also be required to help develop English teaching resources or improve the language skills of the permanent English teachers.
Qualifications:
* Independence, enthusiasm and a willingness to work hard. * None - You will be trained on our TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) course.
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Languages Used as a Medium of Teaching:
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Cost in US$: $2301 for 8 weeks; $210 each additional week
Cost Include Description:
When you go on an i-to-i Venture we want you to have the best possible time abroad, so we include these important services. 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: None - Voluntary position.
Experience Required: no
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Volunteer Types :
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- adult education
- childcare/children
- community development
- education
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- English teaching
- orphans
- recreation
- teaching
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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
World Wide
Participants.
This Program is also open to
Couples and Individuals
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Typical Living Arrangements :
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Participants Travel to Sri Lanka
Independently
Typically Participants Work
Independently
Application Process Involves:
Post Services Include:
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
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