City/State: Playas del Coco
Country: COSTA RICA

Teaching English in Costa Rica
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Global Vision International
3 High Street
St Albans
Herts
UNITED KINGDOM
AL3 4ED
Phone: 01727 250 250
www.gvi.co.uk

Program description:

GVI, along with local community members have developed English classes whereby volunteers will teach students in their place of work. These students are local professionals and include; the local Police force, local schools, medical centres and other businesses that rely on tourism to sustain their livelihoods.

Volunteers live in hotel accommodation in Playas del Coco, a small coastal village. The Guanacaste region is one of the more diverse areas of Costa Rica and is a great base from which to explore the local area.

To prepare the volunteers for the work, they will undertake two courses, which are also included; these being an introduction to TEFL (teach English as a foreign language) and group Spanish conversational classes.

General program information:

Program open to: Everyone
Age range: 18 - 65
Travel to site: Varies
Is opportunity more independant or group orientated: Varies
No. in group: Max 10
Living arrangements on the program: Varies
How long does the program last?: 1-3 Months
What are the dates of this program: 2008 - First saturday of every month, all year round.

Benefits and advantages of the program:

* Learn Spanish

* Gain experience teaching

* Explore Costa Rica



Cost or price of this program:

From  UKŁ1070 / US$2075 / €1605 / Aus$2675



Typical person for this program:

There is no typical volunteer!

Qualifications required:

No formal teacher-training is required as each Volunteer will be supported by the GVI project manager, existing Volunteers, as well as a formal local teacher. Volunteers should be enthusiastic, happy to work with children, prepared to travel daily (included) and to work in basic conditions.

Salary/pay/benefits description:

All positions are voluntary.

Application process Involves:

Visit the GVI website and apply on line. A member of the GVI team will contact you to answer your questions and secure your place in the field.

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