Description

The teaching position goes that you in general will be working with children (or guides and scientists on Galapagos) who need to improve their English. This requires from you not only teaching, but also social skills, being able to improve their level. Depending on the position you will have a local contact person or guide at the place you are teaching (at most times a senior teacher). This person will guide you and together you will set up a program or plan. This depends very much on the place you will be teaching at, some schools are poor and do not have much didactical material, and if you teach tourism guides or scientists you should maybe adapt your didactical material to their working field. LH staff member will be available for comments and help during your stay.

You will be picked up from the airport by our local staff member, depending on your program (which may include lodging and Spanish course) you will be brought to your lodging address during your stay. The next day you will receive an introduction to the city and the country, and a short description of your position.

Highlights

Traveling is possible but would depend on program. Very popular program is Spanish course in combination with traveling in Ecuador, also available in other countries.

Qualifications

This program basically offers foreign students to teach English at Primary and Secondary education levels in all mentioned countries. Teaching can be done both in intern and volunteer programs. The difference consists in the time frame, the planned activities and guidance during stay. Qualifications necessary for internship positions are 3rd year student or graduate with background, studies in English language, literature or general elementary or secondary teaching. Availability for 2-6 months, health and travel insurance and enjoy working with children or adolescents, average Spanish required. We offer Spanish courses to improve your level. For Volunteer positions we need passionate people, study background does not matter but English has to be fluent, health and travel insurance and average Spanish required, we offer Spanish courses to improve your level.

Minimum Education

High School

Intern Types

• English as a Second Language
• Education

Languages

• English
• Spanish

Cost in US$:

2000

Cost Includes:

• Housing
• In-country staff support
• Language instruction
• Registration fees

Salary/Pay

none

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

• English Teaching
• Teaching

This Program is open to

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

Typical Living Arrangements

• Apartment/Flat
• Group living
• Home-stays

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Resume

Typically The Application Process Time is

2 months

Latin Horizons's Mission Statement

Latin Horizons is an organization which helps foreign students find internships and volunteer positions in Latin America. Students can contact us directly for placements in a wide range of companies and organizations. Internships are available in healtcare, international business, social studies and many more.

Year Founded

2002