English Teacher Volunteering in Africa | Asia
our English teacher volunteering abroad opportunities
Our projects for volunteer English teaching abroad take place in 8 countries, and there are a range of options for volunteer teachers within those countries that we can tailor to your interests.
Click on an image below to read more about that teaching project.
Uganda, and Liberia teacher volunteering projects will be active by the end of May. In the meantime, please connect with us for details.
Link to TEFL (4 - 48 weeks), and TEFL training
Link to Teacher Internships (4-12 weeks) to fulfil university teacher training programs.
English volunteer teaching in Asia
Teach English to Monks│Nuns│Children│Youth in Myanmar
Country: Myanmar
Weeks: 4 - 10 - 26
Code: My_Tg_ES
Project Description:
in Myanmar, people become monks, and nuns for a part of their life, and one of the many benefits of that is education.
We are working with monasteries and monks to provide education for a wide range of people, not just those in the monasteries. You will stay in monasteries, or selected homes, and teach English to:
child and young adult monks and nuns in one or more monasteries
children in Mon State government schools
teenagers 16+ before their next stage of education
school leavers 18+ on a Young Managers course in Mawlamyine.
For
This project is for native and CEFR B2 English speaking volunteers on short projects (4 weeks).
This project is suitable for online TEFL teacher trainees (Minimum one session per week for 12 weeks).
NB - Due to the current* political situation in Myanmar we are only teaching online
*updated March 2024
Teach English in Government Schools in Sri Lanka (including monks)
Country: Sri Lanka
Weeks: 2 - 12 - 52
Code: SL-Vol-TE
Project Description
Teachers and students are always very happy to have our volunteers teaching in their schools. All children learn English either as a second language, or in an English medium stream, and all enjoy developing their confidence to speak and listen in classes where pupils are well behaved and respectful.
Usually, you are the first foreign speaker of English they would have chatted with, and everyone who teaches with us comments on what a fantastic experience it is, and how appreciative the pupils and teachers ar
This programme is delivered in partnership with the Department of Education, and is for volunteers with no experience, as well as for professionals wanting to experience teaching in another culture for their CV.
You will have structured days, and the opportunity to tailor your experience to teach post 16, as well as to monks, and in villages.
Teach English and TEFL in an English Language school in Laos
Country: Laos
Weeks: 1 - 12
Code: Lo_Tg_ES
Project Description:
Teach English to monks, children and teens form ages 9 - 18 in our linked English language school in Luang Prabang.
Opened in 2017, the school is well equipped with modern facilities, and maintains a high level of staffing.
Whether you have previous experience or none, you will work with the class teacher and teach or lead conversations as your skillset enables you to.
This is an excellent setting for all to support the learning of English and is an ideal environment to learn to be a TEFL teacher
Teach English in schools in Kathmandu
Country: Nepal
Weeks: 1 - 12
Code: Ne_Tg_ES
Project Description:
Teach English to monks, adults, professionals, and children in at our linked Englsih language school in Luang Prabang.
Serving the area since 2016 , the school is well equipped with modern facilities, and maintains a high level of staffing.
If you have previous experience teaching as a volunteer, you could lead classes with the class teacher. AS a qualified teacher you can lead classes, and if this is your first time at the chalk face, you can support the teacher and be the lead conversation partner - a vital practice for improving language skills..
Teacher volunteering abroad in Africa
Teach school subjects through English
Country: Kenya
Weeks: 2 - 4 - 12 weeks
Code: Ke-Vol-Te
Project Description:
We have opportunities for English teaching and teaching Maths, Science and other subjects through English across Kenya. The placements are equally diverse, including local private schools, government schools, and boarding schools, in towns, cities, and rural areas. You could teach in one school, or move around with a minimum of 2-4 weeks in each school, depending on where they are located.
If you are interested in teaching English in Africa. Kenya, contact us to discuss options.
Each project may also be split for you to to take part in another project (e.g. wildlife conservation / agriculture), depending on local requirements.
Teach Maths, Science, PE and more through English
Country: Ghana
Weeks: 2 - 12
Code: Gh-Vol-Te
Project Description:
There are many opportunities to teach through English in Ghana. You could be at government schools, where class numbers are high (90+), or in smaller charity supported schools (20-30+). You could teach Maths, Science, English, as well as sport. You’ll have a great time, and your work will be really appreciated.
The experience is incredibly rewarding as the children and teenagers are delighted to have you there with them, and very willing to engage and enjoy learning.
You’ll be based with a medical community service organisation, so you may like to support local clinics with clerical service too.
