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GYC3438 - Teach English Country: Ghana Cost: £795.00 Please note: £85.00 per week Cost Includes: The price includes accommodation and pickup from airport but does not include flight, insurance, food, kit or visas    Duration: 4 weeks (up to 12 weeks) Company Rep Nearby: All the time 0845 344 7592 or

 

	This placement would suit... Anyone who loves working with children of all ages. Volunteers at this project should also be excited about learning about a new culture; open minded enough to accept differences and creative enough to entertain enthusiastic children! As with many teaching placements in areas with few resources you may get the chance to work independently and without supervision so you will have some freedom in your work. To help you prepare and give you some ideas the i-to-i 40 hour online course is included. Travel in Ghana demonstrates the two contrasting sides of modern Africa; the huge wealth of the few and the endemic poverty of the majority. Education plays an important role in Ghana, but in many areas teachers are in short supply so the opportunities for teaching English in Ghana are many and varied. Our teaching projects are based in Accra, in private schools for children from 3 to 15-years-old. You might also wish to teach other subjects such as French, I.T and Science, or take part in after-school sports, drama, art or music; a warm welcome is assured whichever you choose. You will receive the i-to-i TEFL course before you depart to prepare you for your first day in the classroom, giving you the confidence to share your knowledge with the Ghanaian people who believe English is the key to their country's future. Project details: Volunteers will work at private primary and junior secondary schools. These schools have approximately 200 to 500 children with ages ranging from 4 to 15 years. Classroom sizes are often about 35 children per room. Students in Ghana officially begin their primary education at the age of 6 but as this depends on whether their family can afford to send them, many of the classes have a large mixture of ages. There are six years of primary education to complete, followed by three years in junior secondary classes and three years in senior secondary classes. Why the project needs volunteers: In theory Ghana's government provides free primary education for all children, however in reality this is not the case. Whilst there are some government schools, these are few and far between and therefore most of the primary schools in Ghana are privately funded. Often public schools are actually better resourced than private because they receive funding from the state and therefore have more equipment and supplies. Private schools depend on tuition fees and receive no government aid. Which children go to school and how far up the ladder they progress is very much determined by their family income rather than academic performance: some children may not be able to afford school fees or extra items such as uniforms and books. Also children from poor families may be kept away from school to earn money from jobs instead. As private schools lack financial resources to be able to employ more teachers, volunteers are needed to assist them, to exchange methods of teaching and help continue offer children the education they are entitled to. Your role as a volunteer: Apart from the seven main local languages, English is Ghana's official language. You will work at the schools teaching English at various levels and abilities. Most children can speak English fluently but need help in reading and writing. As well as teaching English, schools often need help in teaching subjects such as music, maths, French, science, basic computing etc. Where the project is based: All the projects are based in the capital city, Accra, with shops, banks & internet cafes nearby. Volunteers stay in shared self-catering accommodation. Based on the coast, this vibrant city is renowned for its friendly atmosphere where visitors are always welcomed. It's full of contrasts: from traditional culture and history to modern infrastructure. 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.