Nepal Teaching - Tyouda Madhyamic Vidyalaya School
Nepal
Durations of Program: 9-12 weeks, 3-6 months and 7-12 months
Typical Duration of Program: 9-12 weeks
Dates: Year round; monthly departures
Description:
Tyouda Madhyamic Vidyalaya is a government funded local school for children Grades 1-7. Their primary role is to educate based on the Nepalese Government school curriculums and guidelines.
Highlights:
This placement needs volunteers to help teach English, as hearing and practicing English from people who have English as their first language is very valuable to Nepalese students.
Qualifications:
A solid background/knowledge of the English language with, at least, a high school diploma and preferably some University education is recommended. Patience, creativity and the ability to speak in front of crowds are characteristics volunteers should have. People unwilling to deal with the language barrier or have trouble presenting and speaking to groups may have difficulty at this placement.
Cost in US$: $1895 for 8 weeks; $105 for each additional week
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Cost Includes :
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- Emergency evacuation services
- Food
- Housing
- In-country orientation/Training
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- In-country staff support
- Language instruction
- Medical insurance
- Pre-departure orientation/Training
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- Registration fees
- Written materials abroad
- Written materials pre-departure
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Cost Include Description:
Upon arrival in country our staff will pick you up at the airport and return you to our Orientation Center for a safety briefing and general country orientation. For this program you are required to complete one week of language training and orientation which is included in the cost of the program. A the end of that week, you will transfer to your placement to begin volunteering. Our staff are available to assist you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week should you require help of any kind.
Experience Required: yes
A background in teaching/University level education is recommended.
Typical Volunteer: We believe everyone can contribute by volunteering. Recent graduates from high school, college or university, professionals taking a career break, recent retirees, individuals or groups who are interested in a change and the chance to enrich their own life and the lives of others. If you are 18 years or older you can apply for any of the placements available. If you are from 16-18 years old you may apply for placements near our Volunteer Abroad Office and Residence, so that we are able to give you more support. Both students and professionals are needed for placements in all our countries
Age Range: 18+
This Program is open to
Worldwide
Participants.
This Program is also open to
Families, Couples and Individuals
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Typical Living Arrangements :
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Participants Travel to Nepal
Independently
Typically Participants Work
Independently
Or
in Groups
Application Process Involves:
- Letters of Reference
- Resume
- Written Application
Volunteer Abroad's Mission Statement: We believe international volunteering promotes cross-cultural learning that helps create global awareness, understanding between cultures and provides the platform for positive change. Our volunteers have taught in schools, provided disaster relief support for the International Red Cross, conducted essential research to improve the management strategies of threatened environments, built homes for impoverished people, provided vocational training and programs for street kids and have worked in co-operation with hundreds of local organizations to distribute aid and improve the quality of life for people throughout Asia, Africa and Latin America.
Year Founded: 1998
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