Volunteer Teach and TEFL Certification Program in Mexico

  Mexico

• Pacific Coast: 
Chiapa de Corzo

Duration of Program: 5-8 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 5-8 weeks
Dates: continuous

Description: Our Volunteer Teach and TEFL Certificate program involves 2 phases. The first 4 weeks are spent earning a TEFL certificate at Dunham Institute. The second 4 weeks are spent volunteer teaching elementary school aged children in a local public school. The commitment is short and can be extended. The 8 weeks that are spent in Chiapa de Corzo taking the TEFL course and teaching all include housing with a local family. At an additional cost, Spanish classes can be available, as well.

Highlights: You will receive an internationally recognized TELF certificate and will gain valuable teaching experience immediately upon completion. But the most important aspect of the the program is giving back to the community a necessary skill, being able to speak English. This is a gratifying, once in a lifetime experience that is rewarding for the volunteer and for the students that will be learning.

Qualifications: You must be 18 years of age or older and must hold a 4 week internationally recognized TEFL certificate.

Minimum Education: High School

Cost in US$: 2300

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: The typical volunteer is eager to learn all about a new culture, easily adaptable to a foreign culture, willing to undertake challenges, dedicated and commited to his or her responsiblities.

Age Range: 18 and older

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

Participants Travel to Mexico Independently

Typically Participants Work in Groups of 4

Application Process Involves:

• In-Person Interview when Feasible
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Other
• Phone Interview
• Resume

Dunham Institute's Mission Statement: We offer an internationally recognized TEFL certification course

Year Founded: 1999