Description

AIDE Abroad's Teach Germany program allows you to live with a German family and teach English or your native language in exchange for room and board!* Teach Germany provides you with the opportunity to gain experience teaching a foreign language while discovering Spanish culture. You will teach an average of 15 hours per week, Monday through Friday, providing lessons and conversation in your native language. The lessons may be more or less formal, depending upon the family. You will have weekends and the rest of the time free to sight see, learn about German culture, and make new friends!

Teach Germany placements can be found in Berlin, Cologne, and Bonn, although most are concentrated in Berlin, including the surrounding suburban areas. Please be prepared to take public transportation into the city if you are placed in the suburbs; it should take you no longer than 1 hour to the center of the city.

*Please note that although this program is not paid, you receive room and board in exchange for 15 hours of language training or coaching per week.

Highlights

AIDE Abroad's Teach Germany program offers an affordable way to experience German culture from a local perspective.

Orientation:
AIDE Abroad will send participants pre-departure orientation materials to help them prepare for their time in Germany, as well as provide suggestions on teaching ESL. We also recommend that participants research ESL teaching methods and lesson plans so that they are well-prepared upon their arrival.

Network of Friends:
Throughout their stays, participants will be provided with the name and email addresses of the other Language Assistants in the area. This offers participants a network of people they can ask for advice, socialize with, or travel around Germany with.

AIDE Abroad Teach Abroad Services

- Guaranteed teach abroad placement as a Language Assistant with a German family prior to departure
- Detailed placement offer (including duties/responsibilities, host family details, and other relevant information)
- Room and board in exchange for 15 hours of language instruction per week
- Pre-departure orientation and detailed handbook, including sample lesson plans
- Visa assistance (if needed)*
- Contact information of other Language Assistants in your area**
- Travel Medical Insurance
- Full-time local representative in Germany
- 24/7 personal support and emergency number
- Certificate of completion (upon request)
- Assistance receiving academic credit (check with your university advisor for requirements)

*This program is for 1 - 3 months. However, longer placements are available if you are taking classes in Germany and can qualify for a student visa.

**Throughout your stay, you will be provided with the name and email addresses of the other Language Assistants in your area. This offers you an instant network of people you can ask for advice, socialize with, or travel around Spain with.

Qualifications

* 18 - 40 years old
* High school diploma
* Able to get a tourist visa or working holiday visa for Germany
* Be a native speaker of English
* Teaching certification or experience not required but helpful
* No German language requirement

Minimum Education

High School

Languages

• English

Languages Used as a Medium of Teaching

• English

Salary/Pay

Single room and board in exchange for 15 hours work/week.

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

American, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi and Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• In-Person Interview when Feasible
• Letters of Reference
• Phone/Video Interview
• Resume
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

3 months

AIDE Abroad's Mission Statement

AIDE Abroad's mission is to provide international experiences that impart professional and personal growth, develop leadership skills, and enhance intercultural competence and understanding.

Year Founded

2007