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GYC2954 - Teaching English in Moshi Country: Tanzania Cost: £775.00 Please note: £100.00 per week Cost Includes: The price includes accommodation, food, kit and pickup from airport but does not include flight, insurance or visas      Duration: 2 weeks (2 - 12 weeks) Company Rep Nearby: All the time 0845 344 7592 or

 

	This placement would suit... anyone who loves children and wants to spend some of their gap year teaching in a stunning environment. Volunteers should come with a suitcase full of patience, flexibility and initiative as dealing with the more bureaucratic aspects of teaching in an African country can be frustrating! Any skills that you can contribute both in academic fields, such as Maths, Science or Health Education, or in more vocational skills, will be of great benefit to the children. In Moshi, a busy little town close to Mount Kilimanjaro in the north of Tanzania, you can help shape the futures of the country's children by sharing your English skills. And depending on your talents you might also find yourself assisting with sports, maths, science or with a number of extra-curricular activities. Help is needed at a variety of schools at nursery, primary and secondary levels and classes could be large and lively, so you'll need to be on your toes! But with the gratitude of Moshi to be gained, the rewards here are beyond measure. Project details: The teaching projects in Tanzania are at a range of nursery, primary and secondary schools within the Moshi area. These schools range from government funded to private schools, but many pupils in Tanzania are required to pay tuition fees to attend. All the projects are severely under-resourced and often have large class sizes (sometimes up to 60 pupils) due to staff shortages. There is also a strange system within Tanzania education whereby primary education is taught in Kiswahili and then switches to 100% English for secondary education. This causes chaos for the pupils who are forced to switch language instantly! Why the project needs volunteers: The 80s and 90s were tumultuous decades for Tanzania, with economy and stability suffering as a result. In 2001, a 5 year goal was set for universal free primary education, with the hope that social development and economic development would follow. However government funding for school staffing and resources remains extremely low, and even privately funded schools are under-resourced. Volunteers can play an essential part within Tanzania's education system by contributing their time, support and enthusiasm to the schools, and while the 5 year goal is unlikely to be met, your contribution will enable schools to take one step closer to giving all children throughout Tanzania free, accessible primary education. Your role as a volunteer: Working in any of the schools in the Moshi area, you could be teaching English in potentially large and enthusiastic classes, coaching sports and extra-curricular activities, or even help improve staff English pronunciation and conversation skills. Fresh ideas and activities will be welcomed at all projects. At the nursery and primary schools you can help to improve English speaking before pupils need it later on. At the secondary schools you will be assisting directly with the curriculum and may be asked to take other subjects as well. Where the project is based: Moshi is the closest town to Mount Kilimanjaro in the north of Tanzania, close to the Kenyan border. The town has a range of facilities including internet cafes, ATM machines, banks and other shops and restaurants. It is also the start for most treks up Mount Kili and for other safaris and tours. You will need to book your flights to arrive into Kilimanjaro International Airport on the arrival date. "The kids are just amazing, I don't know how else to describe them. I already know that I am not going to want to leave them in 7 weeks time - and it has already started to get my mind thinking of what I want to do when I get home..." Victoria: Teach English in Moshi, Tanzania 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.