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Teach English in Vietnam with Projects Abroad
Location: Vietnam: Hanoi
Program Duration: 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks, 3-6 months (includes high school academic semester abroad), 7-12 months (includes high school academic year abroad)
Typical Duration of Program: 5-8 weeks
Dates: Year Round / Rolling Starts
http://www.projects-abroad.org
80 Broad Street New York, NY 10004 United States
Call Us
Phone: 1-888-839-3535
Fax: 212 244 7236
Description
Teaching in Vietnam as a Projects Abroad volunteer will give you a new perspective on this incredible country. If you are considering a gap year, career break, or looking for a worthwhile experience while between semesters, you will have a valuable role to play teaching in one of our partner schools.
By volunteering in Vietnam you will gain invaluable teaching and classroom-based work experience. The focus is on conversational English, so you do not need any formal qualifications or TEFL training.
Since the mid-1960s Vietnam has followed an American model of education and administration. Therefore, for many years now Vietnam has recognized the increasing role of English as the language of business and the importance of adapting the education system to the rapid pace of its economy. Tourism is also growing in Vietnam and speaking English well is now essential to get a good job within the tourism or business sectors.
Highlights
Projects Abroad Vietnam is based in the capital city of Hanoi. There is an enormous demand to learn English among Vietnam's young population and it is taught in all secondary schools and many primary schools in the city.
Volunteers work alongside the Vietnamese teachers to help improve the students' English pronunciation. By teaching fun, inclusive lessons you can really help to develop your students' confidence. They are sure to be interested in you and your life and you can take advantage of this to get them talking to you and each other.
In most schools you will begin as a classroom assistant, supporting the teachers in their lessons. However, as you get to know the students better and start to gain confidence you may want to take on more responsibility. We also have some community-based teaching projects including work in a Buddhist Monastery.
The individual impact you have on the lives of your students will be obvious and long-lasting. At the same time you will be part of a much larger volunteer network that is making positive contributions to the wider community. It will be an experience you never forget!
Qualifications
None.
Type of Programs
- Community Service / Volunteerism
Languages
- English
Cost in US$:
Please see our website for prices
Cost Include Description:
Credit Available
no
Volunteer Types
- Adult Education
- Childcare/children
- Community Development
- Curriculum Planning
- Education
- English Teaching
- Literacy
- Primary Education
- Secondary Education
- Teaching
- Tutor
- Volunteering
- Writing
Typical Volunteer
Open minded with a desire to help.Age Range
16 and upThis Program is open to
Worldwide Participant. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals.
Typical Living Arrangements
- Apartment/Flat
- Group living
Participants Travel to Vietnam
Independently
Application Process Involves
- Online Application plus Application Assessment
Typically The Application Process Time is
10 daysPost Services Include
- Exit Debriefing Abroad
Projects Abroad's Mission Statement
As part of the global economy, Projects Abroad helps create local employment wherever we send volunteers. Employing local staff overseas and using their talents and knowledge is important to us. This local knowledge and support enables the organization to channel the skills of the volunteers from more affluent countries to regions around the world where they are needed. Volunteers also learn from their placements and the people they meet, and they gain experience in a chosen field. In the 21st century, we believe this mutual respect is what cultural exchange is all about.
Year Founded
1992
