Description

Teach English to Primary school children on the stunning and fun tropical island of Koh Phangan, off the South East coast of Thailand.

We work with 9 schools on the island of Koh Phangan. They are all Thai government primary schools with children aged from 4-12 years old. Schools range in size from 50-300 students.

When you arrive on Koh Phangan we will settle you into your beach bungalow and do an island tour before giving you a full introduction to your school.

A normal week will have around 10 hours of English lessons from Monday to Thursday. When you include the planning and preparation time as well, this is plenty, although you can get more involved if you would like to. You may teach on your own or in a pair with another volunteer.

Your role is to focus on improving speaking and listening skills and building the children's confidence to communicate with foreigners. This means lots of fun and interaction, including games, art, songs (the Thais love karaoke!) and any other creative activities that get the kids using English.

The school day starts at 8.30am and finishes at 3.30pm. You are not expected to be in school when you are not teaching but you are expected to ensure that you plan and deliver good quality lessons.

You will have plenty of free time after work and long weekends to explore the local area.

Highlights

* 2 day TEFL course and certificate
* Live on a stunning and fun tropical island
* Own beach bungalow
* Island tour, night food market visit, 1 day boat & snorkelling trip to the island of Koh Tao

For the Thai people, English is important as it's the number one language in tourism. On Koh Phangan most of the jobs relate to tourism so English ability is particularly important in this location.

A native English teacher is really valuable, building student confidence and quickly improving speaking and listening skills.

Teaching in Thailand is an unforgettable experience and the Thais love to have fun. You will develop your communication, organisational and teaching skills, while living an amazing lifestyle.

Qualifications

Volunteers often worry that their English may not be good enough or that they don't know how to be a teacher. This is not a problem, full support is provided and we can assure you that your skills are very valuable. There is no need to have any previous teaching experience, just enthusiasm, energy and a love of working with children.

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

4 weeks: GBP 1095, 6 weeks: GBP 1295, 8 weeks: GBP 1495, extra weeks: GBP 20

Cost Includes:

• Written materials pre-departure
• Housing
• In-country staff support
• Language instruction

Program Fees Include:

* A comprehensive information booklet and pre-departure support
* Travel advice and assistance
* Being met on arrival at Koh Phangan
* Accommodation - your own room (not shared) in an amazing beach hut!
* 2 day Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) training course and certificate
* Introductions to your school, timetable and syllabus
* Thai language and culture training
* Daily transport on teaching days for the first 4-8 weeks if required (by private taxi to and from your school)
* Activities: Koh Phangan island tour, night food market visit, 1 day boat & snorkelling trip to the island of Koh Tao
* PoD polo t-shirt
* Thai SIM card for your mobile phone
* Ongoing support, help and advice from our local team

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Age Range

18+

This Program is open to

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

Typical Living Arrangements

• Apartment/Flat

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups of Normally 2-4 (up to 8)

Application Process Involves

• Other
• Letters of Reference
• Phone/Video Interview
• Written Application

Post Services Include

• Exit Debriefing Abroad

Personal Overseas Development (PoD)'s Mission Statement

PoD is a leading non-profit organization arranging ethical, inspiring and supported volunteering opportunities around the world. Established in 2001, our aim is to support ongoing projects with our partners in Belize, Cambodia, Nepal, Peru, South Africa, Tanzania, Thailand and Vietnam by providing passionate and committed volunteers. We work with long term projects that we know personally and where there is genuine benefit to local communities. A placement with PoD will not only develop volunteer's skills and confidence, get them out of their comfort zone and exploring incredible parts of the world but also the ability make a genuine difference. We currently offer gap year, career break, working holiday, volunteer projects and school expeditions from 1 week to 6 months with year round departures. We offer a personal and professional service drawing on years of experience from staff in the UK and overseas. Volunteers are needed to help work with disadvantaged children, communities, animals and conservation projects including: caring for elephants and wild animals; joining an Amazon jungle conservation project; scuba diving and marine conservation; community building projects; volunteering at orphanages and care homes; teaching English and running summer English camps. PoD believes in providing challenging, safe and fun experiences for individuals and groups to enjoy. We are passionate about giving volunteers of all ages the opportunity to use their energy, enthusiasm and personality where it counts.

Year Founded

2001