Volunteer to Teach English in Beijing

  China

• Beijing: 
Beijing

Durations of Program: 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks and 3-6 months
Typical Duration of Program: 5-8 weeks
Dates: Throughout academic year (September - May)

Description: Teach English to University students in Beijing. Volunteers assist is an elective course open to students hoping to improve their speaking skills through discussion based interactions with fluent English speakers. In the past, the participants in this course have mostly been women. The goal for the course is to inspire confidence in the students' spoken English, motivate the students to use their English skills, and open the students' eyes to opportunities available throughout the English speaking world. It's an excellent opportunity to gain experience teaching conversational English without committing to a year long contract. Typically volunteers commit to one to four months.

Highlights: Volunteers teach conversational English classes focused on improving speaking and listening skills. The flexibility of this program allows participants to explore topics such as fads, pop culture, current events, fashion, music, and entertainment with Chinese College students.

Housing for the duration of the program is included in the program fee.

Volunteers have the opportunity to meet local university students and explore Beijing, one of China's most exciting cities.

Qualifications: Participants must be either Native English Speakers or have an advanced level of English Proficiency

Cost in US$: USD 695

Participants are met at the airport upon their arrival in Beijing.

Housing is provided on the univesrity campus--a great way to meet people and make the most of all Beijing has to offer. Housing is included in the USD 695 program fee.

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: There is no typical ELI volunteer. We work with people from all over the world and a variety of backgrounds. ELI has placed volunteers ranging in age from 18-81. Successful volunteers are flexible, upbeat, energetic, and inquisitive.

Age Range: 18 and up

This Program is open to American, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to China Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Resume
• Transcript
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Job and Internship Network

ELI-Experiential Learning International's Mission Statement: ELI's full name, Experiential Learning International, reflects our philosophy. We believe that the most compelling life lessons come through experience, and that international experiences are among the most profound influences on our sense of self and our view of the world. ELI facilitates flexible international learning programs for independent travelers by partnering with local organizations to give participants the opportunity to experience and contribute to sustainable ongoing local projects throughout the world.

Year Founded: 2001