Teach English in Nepal

  Nepal

• Kathmandu: 
Kathmandu
• Pokhara: 
Pokhara

Durations of Program: 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks and 9-12 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 5-8 weeks
Dates: Programs available throughout the year

Description: Help shape young lives in Nepal through teaching and listening. Volunteers teach English to elementary school children ranging in age from 6-13 years. Many schools lack the funds to provide effective English language training. Native or fluent English speakers with or without formal teaching experience can contribute greatly to a child's educational development.

Most schools in Nepal follow fixed courses for teaching English. Volunteers teach school courses in collaboration with local English teachers. Volunteers are also encouraged to coordinate additional activities such as games, painting, health education, or other activities. Volunteers typically teach 2-3 hours a day for six days a week.

Highlights: Many unique activities are included in volunteer placements of 6 weeks or longer: village visit and hiking, cultural dance, white water rafting, and a visit to Royal Chitwan National Park and elephant safari.

Village Visit and Hiking
Starting from a picturesque village in central Nepal, volunteers will begin a one-day hike through several nearby villages. Far from the typical tourist destinations, volunteers will pass through verdant hills and valleys, magnificent landscapes, and experience the authentic rural life of Nepal.

Cultural Dance
One of the most effective ways to learn about a new culture is through local music and dance. Volunteers will be treated to ethnic music and dance performed by a local cultural dance group. If they wish, volunteers can join the cultural dance program and dance with the local people.

Royal Chitwan National Park and Jungle Safari
Volunteers will visit Royal Chitwan National Park in the sub-tropical lowlands of the inner Terai, where they will participate in many incredible activities. On an elephant-back safari, volunteers will pass through dense jungle in search of exotic birds, antelope, rhinos, crocodiles, and Bengal tigers. There will also be an opportunity to learn more about the local Tharu people through a visit to the Tharu village, the Tharu Museum, and a Tharu cultural dance program.

Qualifications: Applicants should have:
* A desire to help the children of Nepal
* Flexibility
* Self-motivation
* An openness to a new culture and a willingness to learn

English teaching or ESL experience or certification is desired but not mandatory.

Cost in US$: Varies. Please contact us for more information.

Not Included:

- Round-trip airfare to Nepal
- Visa expenses and airport taxes
- Personal expenses

Experience Required: no

Age Range: 18 +

This Program is open to World Wide Participants.

Participants Travel to Nepal Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

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