Teaching English in Community School-Nepal

  Nepal

• Kathmandu: 
Kathmandu

Durations of Program: 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks and 3-6 months
Typical Duration of Program: 3-6 months
Dates: The programme starts on the 1st and 15th day of each month. (Year-Round)

Description: Nepal has a well-deserved reputation for being one of the most beautiful countries in the world; however, it is still a developing country where more than 40% of the total population lives below the most basic poverty line. Thousands of children are deprived of educational opportunities in Nepal because of many social issues and the lack of schooling opportunities. In this program volunteers are placed in Government, community & Simi Private or boarding schools to teach English to Nepali children. We encourage volunteers to work in partnership with Nepali teachers to introduce new practical teaching methods to the classroom.

Volunteers also work individually with their own classes as the sole teacher. Volunteers provide conversational English and reading classes to children during school and non-school hours. English skills amongst the children will vary due to age and school placement. We encourage volunteers to come equipped to teach songs, dances, and other activities, which will promote increased vocabulary among the students regardless of their initial ability. It is our goal to ensure that the children of Nepal are able to advance their practical English language skills, both written and verbal, to ensure their success in the future. In Nepal, English is becoming more and more of a required skill for job placement and educational advancement.

You may find Nepali schools very different to your own past experience. Schools in Nepal are often lacking in funding and resources. Class size can range from 10 to 50 students. School runs from Sunday to Friday with Saturday off. There are frequent holidays and festivals when schools are closed. Students are between 5 and 16 years of age. You will usually teach 3 to 5 hours a day, however you may wish to make additional contributions to the program. To teach English at a Nepali school you don't need any formal teaching qualifications. You will need a good command of written and spoken English, plenty of enthusiasm and a lot of patience. Please note that festivals and exams disrupt the teaching schedule at the following times: March/April, September/November. We suggest that you have a second choice of program during these times.

*On your own initiative you can also arrange extra tuition for children or women's groups outside of school hours. You are encouraged to build relationships with teachers and share knowledge.

Highlights: Volunteers have ultimate control and choice once they are in Nepal. All volunteers will receive initial training after arriving in Kathmandu. The training is designed to help Volunteer settle into Nepal life and to ensure Volunteers are fully prepared for their placement.

Qualifications: Eligibility & Skills Required:

- Interested Volunteers do not need any formal teacher training or experience to participate, but whatever experience you do have will be taken into account when arranging your day-to-day activities.

- A good command of oral and written English

- Volunteers need to be independent, enthusiastic and adaptable, hard-working with an open-minded attitude.

Minimum Education: High School

Cost in US$: ONLY US$ 650.00 for 2 weeks ,an additional US$ 100 for additional week of stay!

Experience Required: no

Age Range: 16 years old and above

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to Nepal Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• In-Person Interview when Feasible
• Resume

Post-Program Services Include:

• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Alumni Network
• Job and Internship Network

Center for Cultural Studies & Volunteering-Nepal's Mission Statement: Our mission to provide humanitarian aid to local communities within Nepal through volunteerism, advocacy, and education. We endeavor to help women and children in underdeveloped communities to develop knowledge and skills that they can use to improve their lives and the lives of other in their communities, schools and local organizations.

Year Founded: 2005