Teaching English

Nepal has a well-deserved reputation for being one of the most beautiful countries in the world; however, it is still a developing country where more than 40% of the total population lives below the most basic poverty line. Thousands of children are deprived of educational opportunities in Nepal because of many social issues and the lack of schooling opportunities. In this program volunteers are placed in Government, community & Simi Private or boarding schools to teach English to Nepali children. We encourage volunteers to work in partnership with Nepali teachers to introduce new practical teaching methods to the classroom.

Volunteers also work individually with their own classes as the sole teacher. Volunteers provide conversational English and reading classes to children during school and non-school hours. English skills amongst the children will vary due to age and school placement. We encourage volunteers to come equipped to teach songs, dances, and other activities, which will promote increased vocabulary among the students regardless of their initial ability. It is our goal to ensure that the children of Nepal are able to advance their practical English language skills, both written and verbal, to ensure their success in the future. In Nepal, English is becoming more and more of a required skill for job placement and educational advancement.

You may find Nepali schools very different to your own past experience. Schools in Nepal are often lacking in funding and resources. Class size can range from 10 to 50 students. School runs from Sunday to Friday with Saturday off. There are frequent holidays and festivals when schools are closed. Students are between 5 and 16 years of age. You will usually teach 3 to 5 hours a day, however you may wish to make additional contributions to the program. To teach English at a Nepali school you don't need any formal teaching qualifications. You will need a good command of written and spoken English, plenty of enthusiasm and a lot of patience. Please note that festivals and exams disrupt the teaching schedule at the following times: March/April, September/November. We suggest that you have a second choice of program during these times.

* On your own initiative you can also arrange extra tuition for children or women's groups outside of school hours. You are encouraged to build relationships with teachers and share knowledge.

Location:

Placements are available in the Kathmandu and Pokhara Valleys. The exact location of your placement is finalised during the training where you will visit several potential project sites. Project placement also takes into consideration:

Project Life:

You will be met at the airport by a representative of your guesthouse and taken back to your accommodation. All volunteers will receive initial training after arriving in Kathmandu. The training is designed to help you settle into Nepal and to ensure you are fully prepared for your volunteer placement: A typical training period is as follows:

Phase - I

Phase - II

You do not need any formal teacher training or experience to participate, but whatever experience you do have will be taken into account when arranging your day-to-day activities. More experienced teachers may take a class on their own, whereas less experienced volunteers will assist qualified teachers and may help individuals who require a little more personal attention.

Either way, your main responsibility will be teaching English. We encourage volunteers to come equipped to teach songs, dances, and other activities, which will promote increased vocabulary among the students regardless of their initial ability.

Accommodation and Food:

Dates and Duration:

Flights and Transportation:

Eligibility & Skills Required:

Visas and Documentation

Contributions:

Volunteer Contribution is vital to our organization for raising funds. Please be aware that in addition to covering transportation and accommodation cost we charge our volunteers a nominal amount supports the on going efforts of the project and activities. CCSV-Nepal keeps cost as low as possible, a difficult task in itself. The most important use for the volunteer's program fees is on the project itself. Program fees help fund the project and program activities, from school supplies to construction materials. With every new volunteer comes the funding to continue the project into the future.

The program fee covers:

What the program fee does not cover:

Application Process:

To Book / Reserve your Volunteer Program & Placement, Please Apply not less than 60 days prior to your volunteering start date, through our online Volunteer application form.

* Payment of US$ 50.00 Non-refundable program fee deposit and completion of your application guarantees you a whole range of amazing Volunteer program and placement in Nepal. The Advance program fee deposit is later deducted from your total program fees.