Description

Help children learn English in China, Russia, Ukraine, Mexico or Thailand!

International Language Programs (ILP) is a non-profit service organization based in Provo, Utah that sends 18-25 year old volunteers to give the essential gift of the English language with young children across the globe. ILP currently has programs in Russia, China, Mexico and Ukraine and is always open to new locations. Over 3000 volunteers have served with ILP to help children learn English, with numbers growing quickly.

Highlights

- Serving and helping others: Service to others is important. If you go abroad to enjoy the people and culture, why not give something to them in return? On ILP service abroad, just by playing with cute kids, you develop close relationships. By teaching them English using an easy-to-learn, successful method, you open doors for them for better education, jobs, and other opportunities.

- High standards: You shouldn't have to worry about getting into an awkward situation in another country because of your standards. ILP volunteers have a strict code of conduct based on standards similar to your own. Host families and schools are supportive of these standards.

- Don't get behind in school: A semester abroad should enhance your education and shouldn't put you behind in school. Although you don't need to, many of our volunteers also arrange credits through their local U.S. university while they serve.

- Low cost: This is one of the best parts! When ILP was organized fourteen years ago, we decided to organize it as a charitable organization, so that volunteers could raise tax-deductible donations to pay for the costs. For a 4 to 5 month experience abroad, the program fee is only USD2,520, and most volunteers fundraise to reduce or even eliminate the entire amount! Yes, many volunteers fundraise the entire cost of their semester abroad! Fundraising is hard work, but even more rewarding, just like the ILP experience!

Qualifications

Native English speaker.

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

2,520

Cost Includes:

• Housing
• Food
• Pre-departure orientation/Training
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• International travel

Program Fees Include:

The program fee covers airfare, housing, food, training, language and culture classes.

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

• English Teaching
• Teaching
• Tutor

Age Range

18-25

This Program is open to

American, Australian and Canadian Participants. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Apartment/Flat
• Dormitory
• Home-stays

Participants Travel

in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• In-Person Interview when Feasible
• Letters of Reference
• Other
• Physical Exam/Health Records
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

1 week

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network

International Language Programs (ILP)'s Mission Statement

International Language Programs (ILP) is a non-profit organization that sends volunteers to Russia, China, Ukraine, Thailand and Mexico to help children learn English. International Language Programs' mission is to provide the highest level possible of language education for the children and to ensure that the volunteers have a meaningful and rewarding experience while serving.

Year Founded

1992