Volunteer abroad - teaching English
While there are significant efforts to improve the quality of education in Laos, serious problems persist, including an insufficient number of qualified (and motivated) teachers, deficient school infrastructure and low student enrollment. These problems are visible in Vang Vieng, a small community where the growing tourist market is demanding skills such as English speaking ability. The failure to communicate with foreign travelers is the most significant obstacle for locals in search of decent jobs in the tourism sector.
The education project connects resource-poor schools and/or community centers in Vang Vieng with volunteers so that the students can obtain valuable English language skills. Additionally, volunteers bring new ideas and perspectives that promote cross-cultural understanding. Volunteers live in Vang Vieng and work in nearby community centers and schools.
What do volunteers do?
Volunteers work three to five hours a day teaching English to children between 5 and 17. Many of the classes are overcrowded, and it is not uncommon for 40 students to be in a class. As the level of English of some teachers can be very low, volunteers should expect a high level of independence in designing classes and leading them. Volunteers teach together or, if needed, on their own. Volunteers sometimes also have the opportunity to give private English lessons to local teenagers and adults looking to pass university exams or just want to improve their English.
Minimum time commitment: 1 week.
Project schedule: The project starts every Monday and runs year-round (for groups of four or more, we may make an exception and let you start another day of the week – contact us to request an exception).
Requirements to participate:
-At least an advance level of English.
-The creativity and initiative to lead classes with limited resources.
The education project connects resource-poor schools and/or community centers in Vang Vieng with volunteers so that the students can obtain valuable English language skills. Additionally, volunteers bring new ideas and perspectives that promote cross-cultural understanding. Volunteers live in Vang Vieng and work in nearby community centers and schools.
What do volunteers do?
Volunteers work three to five hours a day teaching English to children between 5 and 17. Many of the classes are overcrowded, and it is not uncommon for 40 students to be in a class. As the level of English of some teachers can be very low, volunteers should expect a high level of independence in designing classes and leading them. Volunteers teach together or, if needed, on their own. Volunteers sometimes also have the opportunity to give private English lessons to local teenagers and adults looking to pass university exams or just want to improve their English.
Minimum time commitment: 1 week.
Project schedule: The project starts every Monday and runs year-round (for groups of four or more, we may make an exception and let you start another day of the week – contact us to request an exception).
Requirements to participate:
-At least an advance level of English.
-The creativity and initiative to lead classes with limited resources.