Description:
This teaching internship is based in the Krabi Province of Thailand, Asia, an area that is renowned for its stunning natural beauty. By joining this internship you can gain a TEFL (Teach English as a Foreign Language) qualification while training on critical education projects and exploring the region, which contains gorgeous white-sand beaches, beautiful national parks, abundant wildlife and a rich culture.
Alongside your teacher training, participants on this project will teach English in the community from the very beginning. This means you can gain teaching experience from the start which you will develop throughout the program until you finally earn a TEFL certificate at the end of the program. Participants that complete their 10 week initial teacher training at the GVI base in southern Thailand will then be equipped and ready to move on to an additional 3-9 months volunteer teaching placement in communities requesting assistance throughout Thailand. In addition, GVI offers a job placement service to all volunteers, to help them find paid positions in the TEFL industry. College credit may be available for those attending this expedition.
What difference does this program make?
Ao Luk is located in the south of Thailand, in an area that was devastatingly affected by the Asian tsunami tragedy of 2004. GVI's Thailand internship focuses on building local capacity by providing English language and environmental education to the local people, so they can maximize from the benefits of the resurging tourist trade. In Ao Luk, GVI works closely with a number of local organizations and attendance of GVI's English lessons is fully credited towards graduation from one of the area's recognized education centers. This English language education assists in providing local people with viable employment alternatives, who have previously had little or no opportunity.
Training Includes:
* 100 hours of TEFL Training/Certification
* Classroom teaching experience
* Curriculum development and lesson planning
* Resource making
* Report writing and public speaking experience
* First Aid & CPR training (certification optional)
* Basic Thai Language
* Intro to Thai culture including cooking and religion
* Environmental education and community development
* Interpersonal skills
* Leadership Skills
The training base is located in the Krabi Province, close to a number of natural attractions including mountains, waterfalls, caves, mangroves and white-sand beaches. The base has running water, electricity, a basic kitchen, a communal area, a small library and dorm-room accommodations with bunk beds. The TEFL training will take place on base, and the English Language lessons and other presentations will principally be conducted at the local community center.
Highlights:
Participating in a 100-hour TEFL course, as desired; immersing yourself in a traditional Thai community within a beautiful tropical paradise; living and working alongside local people, experiencing their culture, food and way of life; assisting in both child and adult environmental education and awareness programs, visiting and teaching within the local schools, hotels, GVI base and in the open environment; learning how to cook a number of tasty Thai dishes, including some regional favourites; going on an exciting trip to Wat Tham Seua (the Tiger Cave Temple) - a forest monastery built upon a karst cliff with stunning views; and visiting prime turtle nesting beaches.
Qualifications / Skills Needed:
- TEFL/TESOL Certification
GVI's TEFL/TESOL program is recognized as both a teacher training ground and a provider of quality English classes to local people. GVI is listed as an Institutional Member of the International Association of Teachers of English as a Foreign Language (IATEFL) and is a Member of the College of Teachers (CoT).
- TEFL Job Placement Service
GVI offers a job placement service to help expedition members find paid positions in the TEFL industry once their certification is complete.
- College Credit
Colleges throughout North America have granted college credit for GVI TEFL programs. Consult the College Credit page in the Resources section of the GVI website for more information.
Intern Types:
Education
and English as a Second Language
Language:
English
Language Used As A Medium of Teaching:
English
Cost in US$: From USD 4,900 for 6 months
Cost Includes: Your volunteer contribution includes all food and accommodation, comprehensive TEFL training and certification, basic Thai language lessons, and a variety of exciting side-trips.
Credit Available: yes
Experience Required: no
Typical Volunteer Projects:
academic reinforcement,
adult education,
childcare/children,
community development,
English teaching,
popular education,
primary education,
public education,
secondary education,
teaching,
volunteering,
youth
and youth development
Typical Volunteer: There are no typical GVI volunteers, although all are open minded and dedicated to the projects.
Age Range: 18+
This Program is open to
Worldwide
Participants.
This Program is also open to
Couples and Individuals.
Typical Living Arrangement:
Group living
Participants Travel to Thailand
Independently
Application Process Involves:
- Online Application plus Application Assessment
Typically The Application Process Time Is 1-2 weeks
GVI's Mission Statement: Global Vision International aims to promote the advancement of sustainable development through the creation of partnerships, promotion of local and global education, opportunities and via direct financial support. GVI remains committed to its local partners by ensuring they receive full credit for any research undertaken or achievements reached.
Year Founded: 1998