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TEACH DELIGHTFUL THAI CHILDREN IN MUAK LEK
Teach English and other subjects to children in a
Thai Village. A fascinating cultural experience awaits you in this
land of smiles! Embrace Thai culture while assisting others
to perfect their English in a small community to the north of Bangkok. You can help teach English and other subjects.
Children also receive Thai lessons every
day and you can participate in these Thai lessons for free if you would
like to learn some of the native language.
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►SUMMARY
FACTFILE |
| Start Dates |
All year round - you choose your
start and finish dates!
Summer School is held from mid June to mid July where informal teaching is
available.
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Duration |
From 4
to 12 weeks. |
| Requirements |
No specific
requirements, just fluency in English and a desire to help! |
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Price |
From £1,095 /
US$1,645 for
4 weeks up to £1,695 / US$2,545 for 12 weeks.
Full Price List and other
Currencies |
| What's included |
►Accommodation
►Food
►Meeting you at the Airport
►Transfer to your accommodation
►Full
pre-departure support
►Local in-country support and backup
►24-hr emergency
support
►Two
free T-Shirts |
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What's not included |
Flights, Insurance,
Cost of Visas (if a visa is required, but we'll provide necessary documents and
assistance). |
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Who can do this Project? |
All projects are
open to all nationalities.
You need to be aged between 17 and 70+ |
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PROJECT OVERVIEW
You'll be based in the small town of Muak Lek, located in Thailand’s Saraburi province, a 3
hour drive to the north of Bangkok. Here you’ll teach conversational
English to a classroom of excited students in the
town’s Seventh Day Adventist International School, a private
organisation supported by the church. The school is non-for-profit, so all profits are channelled back into the school for
its benefit.
WHAT YOU'LL GAIN FROM DOING THIS PROJECT:
The enormous satisfaction of helping disadvantaged children and
knowing that you made a difference to them.
New skills, more confidence, a greater understanding
of a different culture, invaluable personal and professional
development.
An entry on your CV or résumé that will put you head
and shoulders above most others in the job market
And best of all ... an unforgettable experience!
ABOUT THE SCHOOL:
The school accepts students from various nationalities, backgrounds and
religions (students do not have to be from Seventh Day Adventist
backgrounds - in fact around 70% of students are actually Buddhist) and
there are also many International students. All subjects are presented
in English because the curriculum is based on the American Education
System. In 1989 the school
consisted of just one classroom, but it has since expanded and developed
into an international educational institution, located within a new
building donated as a gift from the church.
Many of the teachers at the school are also from international
backgrounds, where English is not their first language. As such,
exposure to native English speakers is crucial for the students
progression and confidence in English. This is why your help is
so valuable to them.
WORK CONTENT:
You’ll help students
from the ages of 4 to 14 years to have conversations in English, as well
as assisting with other lessons in Science, Maths, Arts and Crafts and
Sports. There are around 200 students at the school, with class sizes
usually not exceeding 25 at any one time.
Facilities at the school include a Library, computer room with internet
access, cafeteria, play ground, basketball court and students hall.
There are 29 staff and teachers from various different countries such as
Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, India, United States, and Thailand
so this is a truly international environment to be based in!
The school are very keen
to receive help from native English speakers to encourage fluency.
Exposure to native English speakers is crucial for these students -
interaction with you enables them to learn correct pronunciation and
vocabulary and gives them confidence to use English. Occasionally you
may be asked to help with spelling and vocabulary as well as
conversational English.
Children also receive Thai lessons every day - for which you are you
free to participate if you would like to learn some of the native
language!
Because of the religious
background of the school that you’ll be teaching in, there are some
restrictions in terms of dress codes and general behaviour (such as
observing Saturday as the Sabbath where no work is done). You’ll be
advised on appropriate behaviour once you’ve applied for this placement.
"The school is great and I've been introduced
to some of the kids.. it's all new for me! And the teachers have
also been very welcoming - we've got plenty of things to talk about.
Back at the house, the family have been so helpful in getting me settled
in.. from the food I eat to anything I need for the room. Apparently
they had a female graduate stay with them the last time so they we're
apprehensive about a guy stopping.. so maybe they were as nervous as I
was! They haven't showed it though and have taken me in as part of the
family which is brilliant.
We've been to Bangkok already, and to some
surrounding attractions, and they have a few more plans for the
weekends. I couldn't ask for more, everything's going really well."
Darren Shaw on his teaching placement
SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
2009/2010 term dates are as
follows;
- 1st QTR: 17th August - 16th October
- 2nd QTR: 19th October - 18th December
- 3rd QTR: 11th January - 12th March
- 4th QTR: 15th March - 4th June
2010/2011 term commences on 16th August.
Teaching is available
during term times for a maximum of two volunteers at any one time.
During the main school holidays (June - August) there is a summer school which is
ideal for volunteers to attend as it provides an opportunity for English
to be taught in more of an informal setting, through games, drama,
sports and music. Formal teaching at this time won’t take place so
you’ll need to be prepared to be flexible in your approach.
For 2010 the summer camp will run
between the 21st of June and the 23rd July. This means there is no teaching
between the 5th - 20th of June and the 24th July - 15th August. During
the summer camp
there are a lot of educational games and fun activities for the children
to join in.
We provide a Teaching Suggestions
Guide which will help you to prepare lessons and you can also do an
intensive 1-day Open Teacher Training
Course in the UK before you leave, to give you some confidence and some
very effective basic training.
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