Description

Come intern abroad in Argentina for 3 to 12 months and acquire valuable teaching experience in both formal and non formal education. You will become a member of a host family and extended community as well as have the opportunity to travel the country, all while improving your command of the Spanish language.

Your internship experience will focus on facilitating English learning among locals in three different ways:

* Assist at educational institutions located across the country
Help develop a sense of authenticity in the classroom by bringing living aspects of your culture in the manner of workshops and projects. Work cooperatively with qualified teachers who will guide and supervise your work.

* Join our team of camp counselors in our unique English Immersion Camps, mainly addressed to children and teenagers.
Our camps re-enact life in an English speaking community, giving Argentinean students the chance to practice English in context through a full immersion approach in a retreat that usually last three days. Camp Counselors design and run themed programs which revolve around historical or contemporary events, the mythology and traditions of English-speaking countries. Dances, songs, sports, games, foods, crafts and rituals make up a unique cultural event, with the staff of Camp Counselors acting as MCs. Design an intricate Murder Mystery in Victorian England; stage a Medieval camp, lead a group of "49ers" in their search for gold in California; or even help your agency find evil Dr Doomsday at the end of a Spy Camp, just to mention a few of our themes!

* Provide your local host family with English Tutorials to help them improve their communication skills

Highlights

Check out our programme benefits:

Before Departure
* Pre-departure online assistance and orientation
* 60 hour on-line TEFL Certificate provided by our recognized partner BridgeTEFL

Upon arrival
* Welcome Programme
- Activities focusing on 3 key aspects of the exchange experience: General Orientation, Spanish skills, Teaching skills.
- 13-day full-board shared accommodation
- Transportation (airport pickup, transfer to/from activities, transfer from BA to placement for placements located outside BA)

Practical Training
* Internship combining:
- work at a local school (average 20 h/w),
- participation in our English Immersion Camps (1 to 8 camps per term, depending on your profile and placement location).
- english tutorials with your local host family (3 h/w)
* 4 hours of one-on-one Spanish coaching a week with a tutor designated by the school
* Monthly stipend of AR 350- 420, provided by school
* Additional stipend of AR 50-250 every time you participate in our English Immersion Camps, provided by CII
* Full-board Host Family Accommodation during placement (excluding holiday periods)
* Transportation to and from English Immersion Camps and full-board accommodation during English Immersion Camps.
* Transportation from your placement to BA once your placement is over.

(Note: applies to placements located outside BA only)

Ongoing Support
* Monthly follow-up contact with a CII representative
* 24-hour in-country emergency support services via the CII Buenos Aires office.

Qualifications

In order to be eligible for this program you must:
* Be a university student or recent graduate from an English-speaking country
* Have English as your mother tongue, and have been raised in an English-speaking country
* Show strong communicative and interpersonal skills.
* Be imaginative, fit and team-minded,
* Be highly aware of your own culture and highly interested in cultural exchange
* Show a high level of commitment, responsibility and flexibility
* Be physically and mentally healthy.

Desirable experience and skills:
- Drama, Music and Dance skills
- Experience as Camp Counsellor working with children and/or teens
- Community involvement and a sense of volunteerism
- Experience studying, working, or volunteering abroad

If you have any doubts regarding your eligibility for the program, or whether this is the right program for you, do not hesitate to contact us explaining your case.

Intern Types

• English as a Second Language
• Camp Counselor / Trip Leader

Languages

• Spanish
• English

Cost in US$:

3-6 month Programme 1,750 / 7-12 month 2,000. In both cases, you should add about USD300 to cover TEFL Certificate Course

Program Fees Include:

- Pre-Departure Orientation
- On-line TEFL-Certificate
- Orientation (1 day)
- Spanish Immersion Camp (6 days)
- On-site Training (6 days)
- Internship as described
- Accommodation
- Meals
- Monthly Stipend
- Some Transportation Costs

Salary/Pay

Monthly Stipend (see above)

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

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

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Written Application
• Essay
• In-Person Interview when Feasible
• Phone/Video Interview
• Physical Exam/Health Records
• Disciplinary Clearance Form

Year Founded

1988