Teaching English in Private and Government School (NEP-67)

Type: Education: Teaching languages - Country: Nepal

Brief description and main aims

English is an international language and good knowlegde of this language makes the children able to compete in international level for lucrative job opportunities. The private and government schools are often underfunded and lack experienced teachers, making it difficult for the poor children to learn English. 

Our aim is to improve educational facilities, facility adult training programs, or create lesson plans and other resources to support our educational work with children and adults. Over school holiday and exam times, participants on teaching programs might assist with running holiday programs for local students or contribute to the other projects listed above. 

Volunteer tasks

The volunteer will be teaching English, as prescribed by the school, and co-coordinationg with a local English teacher. As a volunteer you will work directly with the children and inspire them to reach their full potential trough creative self-expression, allowing them to begin to connect and see the world in new ways. Volunteers will organize various learning extracurricular activities through students for example, health and civic education, games, drawing, painting, sports activities, quiz contest, awareness raising activities in the community through students, debate, music class etc. 

• Play educational games with kids
• Develop activites according to the student's needs, prioritizing listening, reading and speaking classes
• Go hiking; go on an educational tour, and other activities. So that students can have an authentix experience in their learning 
• Be a role model 
• Teach extra English classes for the students if they are eager to learn, either after school or in holidays (e.g. if the school is closed)
• Can teach Mandarin or Spanish if you have a Mandarin or Spanish background (a few classes a week

Volunteer requirements / Skills

There are no specific qualifications needed. Volunteers should have good English speaking abilities and lots of enthusiasm to work with childen.

• Above 18 years old
• Endowed with good character and ability to adapt
• Good will, hardwoking, passionate, and desire to learn
• Expected to be patient, open-minded, and respectful
• Show enthusiasm, ability to maintain motivation, and reliability
• Show creativity and initiative when planning and taking part of the project's activities
• Have confidence in their knowledge of the subject they will be teaching
• Have great management skills to ensure an effective suport
• Support and love for poor communities

Location

Chitwan, Kathmandu, Pokhara, and rual areas.

Duration

4-40 weeks (short -or long term)

Hosting Situation (Board and Lodging)

Volunteers will stay with a host family. You will be sharing a room with other international volunteers of the same gender, participating in the same program. Three meals a day (lunch, snack, and dinner) will be provided during your stay. The food is prepared in local style. Main types of food will be rice, lentil soup and vegetables.

It is important to keep in mind that in most developing countries services such as electricity, Wi-Fi, and hot water may be less consistent than in your home country. 

More Information

You will be working with different private and public schoold and each one has its own needs, tasks and program. There is no fixed schedule or exact daily itinerary. Just be prepared to always help in many exciting tasks and activities. 

Here is an example of a daily schedule: 

• 7:00 AM - 7:30 AM - Having a cup of tea with your host family
• 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM - Full day of fun activities. Lunch , and teaching, talking, and playing with children 
• 4:00 PM - You are free to explore mesmerizing local areas
• 7:00 PM Dinner time with your host family