Teach English in Hanoi, Vietnam

  Vietnam

• Hanoi: 
Hanoi

Durations of Program: 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks and 9-12 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 5-8 weeks

Description: Nowhere sums up modern Vietnam better than the city of Hanoi; bursting with a rich cultural history expressed through temples and colonial architecture yet entirely at home with the modern world of espressos and internet cafes. The contrast produces one of the most captivating cities in Asia and you'll never tire of exploring it. Our partner project is similarly deserving of your attention as we work with several state primary schools throughout Hanoi which offer English skills to eager young pupils, some of whom have special needs. The schools are usually quite large so you'll have your hands full, but fear not, we'll include our TEFL course when you book to help you make the biggest possible impact.

*Project details:
In Vietnam, volunteers work at a range of government run schools located in different areas of Hanoi. The schools are generally large, with over 1000 pupils, and there may be more than 40 pupils in each class. Most just offer Primary school education, while others cater for Primary, Secondary and High school students. The schools are mixed gender and you could be teaching children aged between 6 and 18, depending on which school you are allocated to. Levels of English amongst the younger students are fairly low, but they are enthusiastic learners. Some of the High School students have a good level of English, but they are often shy about speaking and need encouragement to practise conversation.

All schools in Vietnam are under the guidance of the Government and have to provide a certain number of hours free education a week to all children. Some schools are also able to provide additional lessons where the parents are able to pay for the extra tuition, in such schools they are able to use the additional money to provide better facilities for the children. In these schools the Government also state that they should provide the basic education required for at least 20% of the poorer student intake.

*Why volunteer at this project:
There is a huge demand for English teachers in Vietnam, as most young people are very keen to learn English. In a developing country like Vietnam, learning English can create great opportunities and improve the job prospects of many young people. Few Vietnamese school children have the opportunity to learn from a native English speaker, and to develop areas of English that are not covered in their school syllabus, such as conversational English.

Highlights:
* Experiencing life in the wonderful city of Hanoi - probably our favourite city in S.E.Asia
* Hanging out with the locals at a 'bia hoi' - a Hanoi tradition of small bars on street corners
* Exploring some of the best and most healthy food in the world - more Pho anyone?

Qualifications: What kind of skills you need to go on this type of project:
Volunteers at this project should have a genuine love of children and young people, and an interest in education. Although you do not require any special skills, any experience working with children or young people would be valuable. You will need to be confident, well-organised, creative and resourceful.

Your role as a volunteer:
Your role will be as an assistant teacher, although as you gain confidence and experience there may be the opportunity to lead classes. The main teacher will focus on the tuition of grammar, while you will be expected to practise conversational English with the children. English textbooks issued by the Ministry of Education will be provided, but you must be prepared to teach English through a variety of methods, including drama, debates, games and songs. There may be the opportunity to teach other subjects, such as IT. You may also be required to help develop English teaching resources or improve the language skills of the permanent English teachers.

During June, July and August you will be taking part in a summer school where the children take part in numerous workshops as well as English language lessons.

Cost in US$: USD 1865.00 for 4 weeks, USD 220.00 for every week thereafter

* Accommodation: Shared room in guesthouse.
* Food: Food is not included; you will need to purchase your own food (budget approximately USD 50 per week)
* Airport Pickup: Included on arrival date. Ask us for details if you're arriving early!
* Training: In-country orientation and Online TEFL course
* Support: Pre-departure helpdesk, local in-country team and 24hr emergency support

Experience Required: no

Age Range: 17-80

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Vietnam Independently

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network

i-to-i Meaningful Travel's Mission Statement: i-to-i is an award-winning organization providing unique opportunities for you to travel, work and live abroad. Thousands of travelers aged 18 to 80 have joined our volunteer vacations and over 50,000 have learned to Teach English as a Foreign Language through our tailor-made TEFL courses. With over 400 projects on 4 continents, you can join the worldwide i-to-i volunteer community on an extended adventure in areas such as teaching, community development, sports coaching, conservation, building or internships in tourism, marketing, journalism, or health.

Year Founded: 1994