Description

Proyecto Peru is a Spanish language school based in Cusco, Peru. We specialize in assisting foreigners to learn Spanish and organizing free volunteer projects and internships.

Classes in Spanish can be started any day. We offer classes in group and individual for all kind of levels. Our teachers are well qualified and experienced! Our Spanish school is accredited by the Peruvian Ministry of Education.

All of our students can work as a volunteer or do their internship, free of costs. We have different positions available, year round. We have a variety of projects: orphanages, medical clinics, public schools, kindergarten, health projects, community assistance, pre/after school, daycare and rehab. We need people who want to take care of children, who want to teach, who want to organize activities, but also people with knowledge of for example marketing or fundraising to help out the projects. In many projects you can influence the content of your work according to your capacities. Write us to ask more information about what you can do with your skills and education to make your time in Peru as useful as possible.

Highlights

Our Spanish programs:
Proyecto Peru uses an interactive method of teaching based on learning through practice inside the classroom and around town. We provide students of all levels with intensive programs designed to meet the individual needs of each student.

We focus on improving the language ability of students through conversation, comprehension, pronunciation, grammar and reading. Finally, we examine important grammatical points at each level.

Classes are lively with interactive activities providing all the elements of language that you need. The highly qualified teachers of Proyecto Peru offer a variety of tasks and activities (visits to local markets, volunteer projects, plazas, etc) to help you learn Spanish more effectively.

Volunteering-internship:
We offer different kind of projects in Cusco free of charge!

Degrees Available

• Diploma/Certification

Qualifications

For volunteering and internships we have projects on public schools, orphanages, after-school projects, kindergartens, daycare, rehab, health projects as well as working in a medical clinic. Different kinds of social studies are suited for the job. But we also have a lot of possibilities for (future) psychologists, physiotherapists, teachers, childcare, paramedics, experts in nutrition, marketing, communication etc.

Intern Types

Languages

• Quechua
• Spanish

Languages Used as a Medium of Teaching

• English
• French

Cost in US$:

Free internship-volunteering. Spanish from USD 90-200

Cost Includes:

• Excursions
• Language instruction
• Registration fees
• Written materials abroad

Program Fees Include:

* The materials you will use in your classes are included in the program.
* When taking Spanish lessons, you get free activities like salsa or cooking classes and Latin/American movie night.
* We provide free tea and coffee.
* We do not charge registration (enrollment) fees.

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Typical Volunteer

Volunteers in Proyecto Peru have a chance to learn a new language, live in another culture, develop career and leadership skills and create a better world. Proyecto Peru considers how to use cultural diversity and communications as effectively as possible in the volunteer programs. Through volunteering, you give and you receive. The chance to make a real difference in other people's lives is the reason most volunteers choose Proyecto Peru. The centre simply offers a place for people to contribute to positive change by cultivating the spirit of service in their lives.

Age Range

all ages

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Apartment/Flat
• Home-stays
• Independent living

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Other
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

1 day

Post Services Include

• Job and Internship Network

Proyecto Peru's Mission Statement

We are committed to three key objectives: Memorable Education: The first objective is making your time studying Spanish or Quechua in Cusco as memorable, educational and productive as possible. Support Students & Volunteers: The second goal is to provide all of our students and volunteers with a well-supported study and/or work experience that combines travel, personal development and cultural awareness. Assist Local Communities: The third aim is to assist community development by organizing fun, well-structured recreational activities in needy communities. Come learn and grow in Peru with us!

Year Founded

2005