Phu Thuong Primary School (English/ French teaching) (VNM-102)


Type: Education: Primary school - Country: Vietnam

Brief description and main aims

Phu Thuong Primary School is one of many public primary schools in Hanoi.There are about 1200 children aging from 6-11 years old who start learning English and French at grade 1 (6 years old). Teachers and children had not had many chances to meet and talk with foreigners until VPV sent its volunteers to help there.
 
There are 40 teachers, of which two are English teachers and two French teachers. English teachers are in charge of 15 classes and are more crowded, with about 40-50 students per class, meanwhile there are only 2 French classes with 30 students per class.

Main Activities

The aim of the program is to provide English/French language speaking environment for children to practice and improve their confidence in using a foreign language in communication.

Volunteer tasks

Volunteers will be expected to help with the following:
  • Improving listening/speaking skills for children
  • Improving pronunciation for children
  • Organizing games and other activities in classrooms
  • Assisting local teachers in managing the classes
Normally volunteers will teach about 20 hours a week. No placements in summer (June – July – August). Volunteers will always work with a local teacher. 

Volunteer requirements / Skills

Volunteers should:
  • Like to work with children
  • Be mature and an initiative spirit. 
  • Be fluent in English/French
  • Be at least 18 years old
  • Be open-minded and sociable
  • Be willing to learn more about the country and adapt to the working style in Vietnam

Location

Phu Thuong primary school is situated in Tay Ho district of central Hanoi, close to West Lake. It is approximately 9 km far away from city center. The local area has many cafés and charming shops in the neighborhood. You can have relaxing walks with fresh ice-cream on the warmer afternoons.
 
 

Duration

It is preferable for the volunteer to stay at least 4 weeks.

Hosting Situation (Board and Lodging)

Volunteers will stay in a dormitory with rooms shared with other volunteers. Living conditions will be Vietnamese standard with a shared bathroom and a shared bedroom with bunk-beds. Mattress, blanket, pillow and mosquito net are provided.
 
Food will be provided at accommodation. Meals will be mostly local food, which vary from the daily cooking schedule. Volunteers, especially those who are vegetarian, may be required to do some cooking by themselves. During working days food is provided by the host placement.
 
Travel to work from volunteer accommodation takes about 1 hour by local buses.

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