Teach in the South Pacific

  Micronesia

Term: Fall, Spring 
Duration of Program: 9-12 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 9-12 weeks
Dates: Feb - May and Sept - Dec

Description: Semester of teaching and cultural immersion on a remote atoll in Micronesia. Interns assist teachers in small island schools for 3 months and live with homestay families. Teaching is in English, but Chuukese is spoken in the home. As Micronesian schools are desperately understaffed and deficient in good English language instruction, this is a great chance to make a real contribution. It also provides the opportunity to practice teaching skills while experiencing total cultural immersion on a remote Pacific Island. Not for the faint of heart. Can be quite remote. Fall (Sept - Jan) and Spring (Feb - May). For ages 17 and up.

Highlights: Total cultural immersion in the island life of the South Pacific. Gain teaching experience while assisting the local community. Experience life in a very remote setting, gain experience with tribal traditions, and learn local skills such as Chuukese cooking, fishing, weaving, etc. SCUBA certification and spectacular wreck diving available as an add-on College and high school credit are available.

Qualifications: For ages 17 and up.

Cost in US$: 2,900

Experience Required: no

Age Range: 17 to young at heart

This Program is open to Families, Couples and Individuals

Typically Participants Work in Groups of up to 8

Application Process Involves:

• In-Person Interview Required
• Written Application

Post Services Include:

• Exit DebriefingAbroad
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home
• Alumni Network
• Job and Internship Network

LEAPNOW: Transforming Education's Mission Statement: Leapnow's primary purpose is nothing less than transformation and positive change on the planet. We aspire to keep our work on the cutting edge of human evolution. We feel that we can have the most positive impact on the world by working in the area of education- which ideally is all about transforming and expanding the consciousness of our students. Cultural immersion, study and work abroad are our main vehicles for learning about one's self and the world.

Year Founded: 1993