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Teaching in India is a sheer joy; enthusiastic and polite students all eager to learn. You can teach English, Computer Science, Sports, Music, Art, and Science subjects.

The schools are very keen to give the children exposure to international volunteers as it benefits the children enormously.

You'll work in a private English-Medium school in Trivandrum, in Kerala. The school is a minority education institute with an excellent repulatation. You can teach a range of subjects, including:

* English
* Sports
* Computer Science
* Music
* Art
* Science subjects.

On arrival, you'll be introduced to the Principal and staff on your first day and they will discuss your teaching programme with you. It's a mixed school with around 600 children, all of whom will be waiting to meet you with wide smiles!

The ages of the children range from 3 to 18. The facilities at the school are very good and the staff are very keen to have foreign volunteers because the children benefit enormously in many different ways to the exposure to people from different cultures. Not only will you be giving invaluable teaching and education to the school, your involvement with the children will bring immense satisfaction and enjoyment!

You don't need any qualifications to participate on this project, but you should have a good knowledge of the subject (or subjects) you'd like to teach. If you haven't taught before, a great way to become more confident in the classroom is to take part in a weekend TEFL course. Not only will this help you with how to go about lesson planning, it will also give you an introduction about teaching abroad as well as ways to get the children inspired and eager to learn!

You will be reminded of fantastic children’s games, tips on how to remember everyone’s names as well as an opportunity to look through all the latest teaching books. Even if you have had experience in a classroom before, it’s always reassuring to take part in one of our courses to help you prepare for teaching overseas.

We also give you a Teaching Suggestions Guide which we have prepared in-house to give you lots of ideas.

If you have some know-how, some initiative and lots of enthusiasm, you can also get involved with teaching Drama or Music.

Teaching Art is an excellent way of engaging children’s imaginations and encourages them to communicate with few constraints. What’s more, it is very satisfying to watch their confidence grow as they learn and develop new skills.

You may also have the opportunity to teach Sport. Popular sports at the school include:

* Basketball
* Cricket
* Football
* Table Tennis

Duration

Available all year round. Our placements are very flexible, you can choose your own start and finish dates.

Start Dates

Flexible start and finish dates you choose. Our placements are flexible and can be tailored to match your preferences. For availability please contact the office.

Costs / Benefits

Costs vary depending on length of placement, but starts at £795 for two weeks. You can participate for up to one year, subject to visa requirements.
Included is full support from the moment of booking and throughout your placement to your return home. There are support staff 24/7 in all our destinations worldwide and a 24 hour emergency international telephone line direct to the Head Office. All meals are provided, unless otherwise stated. Accommodation is provided (whether a rented house, a hotel/hostel, homestay, apartment or flat).
You’ll be met at the nearest airport on your arrival by our in-country manager who will take you to your accommodation and give you a full induction into the area. He/she will also be on call 24/7 and you’ll see them frequently.
Pre-departure you’ll receive comprehensive information about every aspect of your placement and necessary preparations, ranging from what to pack, to visa information, to what to do on your weekend travel in the country. Your safety, well being and happiness throughout your placement are our primary concerns and we will keep in touch with you throughout. International flights not included.

Requirements

No qualifications or previous experience are necessary, just a good dose of enthusiasm! Everyone is welcome on a Travellers programme, whether gap year, undergraduate, on a career break - or even retired! From 17 years old upwards, and all nationalities. This placement would suit anyone who wants to make a real difference, wants first-hand experience of a different culture and has initiative.