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GYC0237 - Teaching English in Bangalore Country: India Cost: £995.00 Please note: £60.00 per weeek Cost Includes: The price includes accommodation, food and pickup from airport but does not include flight, insurance, kit or visas     Duration: 4 weeks (4 - 12 weeks) Company Rep Nearby: All the time 0845 344 7592 or

 

	This placement would suit... Volunteers with a love of children and an appreciation of new cultures. You will need to have patience and as much energy as your students! Volunteers are not required to be fluent in any of the Indian languages as English is widely spoken and understood by most Indians. Working with children can be unpredictable so be prepared for every eventuality! We include the i-to-i 40 hour online TEFL course to help with your preparation. If you decide to travel to India it’ll be an experience you’ll never forget. Despite the country's economic upturn, more than 250 million people live below the poverty line and evidence of this can be seen on every street corner. In Bangalore the teaching projects exist in local primary, secondary, boarding and nursery schools. There is also the opportunity to get involved at a popular pilgrimage centre. The majority of these schools are local state-schools which are not-for-profit schools, some of which are funded by local donations and fundraising. Some of the schools are Christian schools and are quite religious, but do not expect volunteers to get involved with prayer or religious services. The majority of the children who attend the schools come from disadvantaged backgrounds. The school pupils are aged between five and 18 and the average classes have between 15-20 pupils. Private schools are often well equipped and students have an advanced level of English, making teaching easier. Facilities in the poorer schools however are often basic - so you may find yourself with little more than a blackboard and piece of chalk. In the holidays, April and May, there is work with street children. Why the project needs volunteers: Despite the fact that English is one of the official languages of India, the standard of conversational English in schools is usually very poor. As a teaching volunteer, you will play a vital role in improving the spoken skills, and therefore the life-chances of the children, and teachers, in the schools of Bangalore. Volunteers can help shape young lives in India by sharing their English skills and teaching talents. Native or fluent English speakers with or without formal teaching experience can contribute greatly to a child's educational development. Your role as a volunteer: Your main roles will be assisting local teachers in the instruction of classes. Most of the schools welcome volunteers who want to get involved in other aspects of school life, or run extra-curricular activities such as sport, art and crafts, drama etc.. As the standard of English is quite poor it is recommended that you come with ideas such as games and fun activities for the classroom. Where the project is based: The majority of the schools are based in the suburbs of Bangalore, except for two schools, which are based out in Ooty and Tirupathi. Both are located approximately 300 Kms outside of Bangalore. Please book your flight to arrive into Bangalore (airport code BLR) on the advertised arrival date to ensure your airport pickup. "The i-to-i volunteers are always welcome, their great concern and dedication to working with the children is greatly appreciated. They use creative and varied methodology in their teaching. The volunteers handle the children with utmost patience and bestow on them the love and affection they are longing for." Project leader Teach English in Bangalore, India 0845 344 7592 i-to-i: We pride ourselves in a high level of service to ensure that all our gap year travellers get the most our of their meaningful travel. With Teaching, Community Development, Conservation, Sports, Media and Health placements in 24 countries, we can offer you the meaningful gap year that you want.