Teaching English - Peru

  Peru

• Cusco: 
Cusco
• All Other Areas in Peru: 
Arequipa,  Sacred Valley of the Incas

Term: Throughout the year 
Durations of Program: 1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks and 3-6 months
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: Programs begin every Monday

Description: Máximo Nivel's volunteer projects in teaching English offer volunteers ample opportunity to explore the day-to-day life in Peru and Costa Rica while helping young students improve their English skills. Work includes teaching English (grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, speaking, writing, listening, etc.) to primary, middle, and high school students 2-4 hours per day.

Most volunteers work in the English Learning Rooms at small community centers, orphanages, or shelters for street children. At these projects, volunteers help teach regular English classes and also tutor the children and help them with their homework.

A TEFL/TESOL certification is NOT required for these projects.

However, if you want to earn your TEFL/TESOL Certification:

Our TEFL/TESOL Certification Program is designed for people who want a professional, accredited certification to teach English anywhere in the world. The 4-week/150-hour program includes 100 hours of classroom instruction and 25 hours of practical teaching and observation and an additional 25 hours of required self-study and research outside of the classroom.

Highlights: Peru is one of the world's greatest centers of ancient civilization. Prior to the invasion by the Spanish conquistadors, the country's diverse cultures and civilizations, that culminated in the well-known Inca Empire (Tawantinsuyo), were some of the most advanced in the world, and they left behind one of the richest collections of architecture, metallurgy, ceramics, and textiles known to man.

Qualifications: There are no special qualifications--everybody can help out.

The volunteer experience is a commitment that includes a willingness to overcome challenges of various sorts. In cases where volunteers are experiencing difficulties, we strongly encourage creative and collaborative solutions. If you are put in an uncomfortable position, every effort will be made to accommodate you, but it is also important that volunteers remain flexible and understanding. Open-mindedness and patience will go a long way toward ensuring an enjoyable volunteer experience.

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

Credit Available: yes

Experience Required: no

Age Range: 18 - 75 years old

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

Participants Travel to Peru Independently Or in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently Or in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Written Application

Post Services Include:

• Job and Internship Network

Maximo Nivel's Mission Statement: Maximo Nivel specializes in intensive language and international-experiential living and work programs. With offices in Costa Rica, Peru, and the United States, we offer some of the most exciting and diverse destinations available. We are committed to providing all of our clients and participants the highest level of service and the strongest language, culture, and adventure programs in the world. We offer the following fully-accredited programs: TEFL/TESOL Certification, Native Spanish Program, and Volunteer & Internship programs.

Year Founded: 2003