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GYC3246 - TEFL Certificate and Teaching Experience Country: Thailand Cost: £1450.00 Please note: 10 weeks : £2200. Cost includes all training and materials, basic Thai lessons, comprehensive TEFL training and certification, boat trip around Phang Nga Bay and visit to 'James Bond island' , visits to hot springs , caves, waterfalls and turtle nesting beaches, First Aid training course, free Careers Abroad field work placement and job vacancy service, pre-departure and 24 hour in-country support. Cost Includes: The price includes accommodation, food and pickup from airport but does not include flight, insurance, kit or visas     Duration: 5 weeks Company Rep Nearby: All the time 0845 344 7586 or

 

	This placement would suit... There is no typical volunteer! You need to be over 18, have an educational or experience background equivalent to that required to gain entrance in a higher education institution, an interest in language, and strong verbal and writing skills. Non-native English speakers must have a high proficiency of English language ability in order to meet the course demands effectively. All Expedition Members must be willing to work hard and learn through experience. Prior background knowledge in teaching techniques is an advantage, although not essential as there will be an opportunity to learn, whatever your level. The TEFL course, and all other training is comprehensive and of the highest standard. Everyone must be able to work as part of a team and should be very enthusiastic, adventurous, have a good sense of humour and be respectful of the host country's environment and cultures. This expedition is based in the Krabi province in the Kingdom of Thailand, located on the Andaman Sea coast, 800 kms from Bangkok. It’s a province blessed with natural marine and terrestrial resources, numerous national parks and magnificent scenery with a fantastic range of attractions. The region is renowned for its stunning natural beauty, wildlife, white sand beaches, and natural limestone towers rising up from the sea, culture and history. Participants are immediately immersed in teaching English classes in the community in conjunction with their TEFL training, and have opportunity to gain teaching experience throughout the programme, to become qualified teachers by the end of the 5 week stay. The priority projects requested by the communities of the region are English language teaching, but program participants also assist with additional cultural and environmental activities, spending time working on local and tourist environmental awareness, cultural awareness and assisting sustainable development and local capacity building initiatives, all in and around the region’s breathtaking natural beauty, temples, and ancient ruins of past kingdoms. GVI offers a job placement service to all GVI TEFL graduates, assisting them in finding placements in local communities around the world or paid positions in the TEFL Industry. GVI will supply information on a range of present placements with remote communities and paid vacancies in the TEFL Industry around the world, and with additional information on where to look for placements and jobs independently. GVI TEFL Graduates are also assisted with CVs and applications. A full report detailing the GVI TEFL components plus confidential character and / or professional references will be supplied for those interested in pursuing a TEFL or environmental education career path. GVI is listed as an Institutional Member of the International Association of Teachers of English as a Foreign Language (IATEFL) and is a Member the College of Teachers (CoT). Expedition Aims The Krabi province of Thailand suffered immensely due to the Tsunami which struck late in 2004. Many of the people who died were from the coastal communities where English language was popular due to tourism. The loss of these people meant a huge loss of skills, knowledge and experience, including much knowledge of the English Language. This has created a great demand from local communities for English language lessons, so the communities can regain those skills and receive maximum benefit from the tourism which was lost along with many of their community members. GVI works in partnership with local communities and local organisations to help communities conserve their culture and their natural resources, which are increasingly under pressure, assisting them with achieving sustainable incomes whilst protecting their natural resources. In Krabi, GVI supports the effort of its local partners to increase the long term benefits of tourism to the local population by: Supplying free communicative English language lessons to the local communities. Training local teachers in English language teaching. Supplying free English language lessons to local partner staff, guides, rangers and researchers. Supporting Thai culture and the efforts of organisations and communities to preserve it. Supporting community environmental awareness. Supporting tourist environmental and cultural awareness. Increasing the capacity of the local community to benefit in the long term from the tourism coming into their area in a sustainable manner. Training GVI training is comprehensive and of the highest standard . Participants will receive full training in all areas necessary to successfully conduct and complete the required work. Areas in which Expedition Members are trained include: A unique and experience based TEFL course, allowing immediate immersion in teaching English language classes, turning Expedition Members into real teachers and offering the community real classes. Expedition Members who successfully complete the TEFL course requirements are awarded either a 50 hour or 100 hour TEFL certificate (depending upon aptitude and interest) to help them gain employment in all segments of the TEFL industry, a report detailing the course and the participant’s progress and a confidential professional or character reference. A introduction to basic conversational Thai Language. An introduction to Thai culture. Coastal habitats and marine ecosystems. Local flora and fauna. Environmental education and sustainable development - assisting local organisations and communities to develop in a sustainable manner, in the face of mass tourism. First Aid Training. Field Conditions The base is set in Krabi province, close to a number of natural attractions including mountains, waterfalls, caves, mangroves, and white sand beaches. There are running water and electricity, and dorm room accommodations with bunk beds. There will be a basic kitchen, a communal area and a small library. Cooking and cleaning of the base is shared on a rotational basis by Expedition Members. Other tasks and responsibilities are shared out between Expedition Members and staff. All of this contributes to the smooth running of the base keeping the communal living nice and easy. The TEFL training will take place on base and the English Language lessons and other presentations will principally be conducted at the local community centre. Our Users Say... “To learn TEFL in the Kingdom of Thailand is absolutely spectacular, and to see the ancient temples and culture first hand and get so close to the local community is an experience beyond comparison. Add in the natural beauty of this stunning country – there is no better way to learn TEFL and do something incredibly useful.” - Steve Gwenin, 2006 0845 344 7586 Over 150 critical conservation and humanitarian projects worldwide rely on Global Vision International (GVI) for volunteers, promotion and direct funding. GVI works locally with its partners to promote sustainable development through environment research, conservation and education. In 2006, 78% of all volunteer contributions received were spent directly in field. With unparalleled in-country support, GVI volunteers benefit from exceptional training and a careers abroad job placement scheme.