Teach in the delightful temple town of Madurai where you'll assist with teaching English, Sports, Computer Science, Drama, Art, Music, Arts & Crafts, or Maths. You'll assist a teacher for up to a week and once you gain confidence and feel comfortable in the classroom, you'll be able to become involved in lesson planning and take classes on your own
Teaching in India is a sheer joy. The children are enthusiastic, polite and eager to learn! We provide you with a Teaching Guide that can help you plan your lessons. This is a completely flexible project; we place you in the most suitable school depending on your specifications and interests.
Our teaching projects are based in nursery, primary and secondary schools in Madurai. Our secondary schools are mainly ‘Matriculation’ schools where it is compulsory that all lessons are taught in English. You will be introduced to the Principal on your first day and they will discuss your teaching programme with you and try to incorporate your own interests and specialities into your teaching schedule.
"The children at the school have been the best thing about my placement. They are polite, courteous and so interested in me and my life in England. They have worked so well in lessons and they treat me like a celebrity! I shall really miss them” (Johanne Steward)
Teaching Drama and other Subjects
If you have some know-how, some initiative and lots of enthusiasm, you can also get involved with teaching DRAMA. You can choose to teach for an hour per day and combine this with teaching English or you can teach this as a full time project.
Teaching art subjects is an excellent way of engaging children’s imaginations and encourages them to communicate with few constraints. What’s more, it is very satisfying to watch their confidence grow as they learn and develop new skills.
ACCOMMODATION:
You'll live in the volunteer house on Suva and you'll share a bedroom with around 4 other volunteers. Everything and everyone is very friendly! Wifi is available in the public areas.
FOOD: At the Centre you will be provided with three meals a day - breakfast, lunch and dinner during the week, and breakfast and dinner at weekends.
Breakfast is Western style and lunch and dinner are typical Fijian style.
WHAT TO DO NEXT:
If you'd like more information about this or any of our projects, please email or call us! If you'd like to apply for this project, please go to our website and complete the application form. As soon as we receive it, we'll liaise with you and then start making your travel adventure happen.
