Volunteer in Laos teaching English in a language school
Volunteer in Laos as an English language assistant teacher, or on a TEFL Placement
Join GAFV volunteering in Laos as an English language assistant│teacher at our established, modern, and professional partner English language school in Luang Prabang, a UNESCO Heritage town on the mighty Mekong. The school caters for 9-18 year olds year round. as a teacher volunteer in Laos you will plan and teach with the class teachers, enabling thsoe with no experioenec of teaching to volunteer as easily as those volunteers who have taught. Ours volunteer opportunity in Laos is therefore open to all enthusiastic English speakers (native, first, or at IELTS Band 6) irrespective of experience. You could volunteer your time in Laos to get to know the culture, develop your TEFL experience, and build your CV.
You’ll be fully supported as a volunteer in Laos
There is no better way than as a teacher volunteer in Loas to get to know this country, a top tourist and backpacker destination. Laos, recognised for its hospitality, is a landlocked country boasting a rich history steeped in ancient traditions, with beautiful landscapes, vibrant culture, and history.
As a volunteer in Laos you will have many unique and enriching experiences not just through your interactions with local people, but through travelling in this country that draws travellers from around the globe.
Laotian History and culture
As a volunteer in Laos, you’ll have a chance to find out about its cultural diversity and history. From the powerful Khmer Empire to the majestic rule of the Lan Xang Kingdom, the country's historical tapestry is woven with tales of triumphs and tribulations. Shaped by centuries of influence from neighbouring countries, Laos has retained a distinctive identity. Today, remnants of ancient temples and traditions provide a glimpse into Laos' storied past; its royal palace in Luang Prabang speaks of a past that is remembered and revered, with the enigmatic 3,000 year old site of the Plain of Jars adding to that allure. Laos is therefore an ideal destination for those fascinated by history and cultural heritage. When you volunteer in Laos, you will have time to visit many places of interest too, exploring vibrant markets, and participating in traditional almsgiving ceremonies.
Listen with one ear; judge with the other.
Laotian Proverb
page updated 2024-03-03
Our English and TEFL Teaching Projects for volunteers in Laos
| Category | Page | Info |
|---|---|---|
| Teach | English | Teach in an English language school in Luang Prabang |
Laos English Teacher Volunteering Prices
| # of Weeks | Price | Price / Week |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $570 | $570 |
| 2 | $695 | $345 |
| 3 | $850 | $285 |
| 4 | $990 | $248 |
| 6 | $1,280 | €215 |
| 8 | $1,660 | €210 |
| 12 | $2,070 | $173 |
Laos: details for your volunteering project
Visas:
You are able to volunteer on a tourist visa in Laos for up to 30 days, followed by and extension to a Visitor visa for a further 60 days (30 days a time) up to 90 days.
Police Clearance Checks:
All people on our programmes must provide a criminal record check from the country that issues your passport, and any country you have been residing in for over 12 months in the year prior to joining us.
Airport pickup:
You can fly into Luang Prabang ((IATA) LPQ), where you will be met at the airport by our partners.
If you fly into Wattay airport serving Vientiane ((IATA) VTE), you will need to make your own way to Luang Prabang
Orientation:
you will receive an orientation program on arrival in Luang Prabang, and before your programme begins.
Program timetable:
You may work for 4 or 5 days a week, giving you weekends off to experience the history, culture, and sights of Laos, and even cross the border into Thailand or Cambodia.
Accommodation:
You will stay in a private room in a guest house, with WiFI, and a western toilet.
WiFi, western / commode style toilet1-12 weeks
Food:
You will enjoy half board (breakfast and lunch), and a range of local food.
Drinking water:
filtered water is provided at the designated accommodation; bottled water is available to buy outside.
Vaccinations and Health:
please check your government advisories. Some advisories may be found here at our Global-info page under Government│Other Travel Advisories.
Laos’ rich diversity
The people of Laos
The Laotian people are as diverse as its wildlife, and likely fauna. There are 69 - 119 ethnic groups in Laos (depending on what metrics are used). 50% of its people are Lowland Lao living on the land along the river systems. The midland and highland Lao live between 300-1200 m and comprise 20%. The hill tribes live above 1,000 m, (15%) and the Thai (5 - 15%). The other groups make up the remaining 5-10% of the population. The Lao are known for their warm hospitality, and welcome volunteers with open arms, creating a meaningful and rewarding experience for those joining us to teach English when volunteering in Laos, Luang Prabang.
Laos’ remarkable fauna
Laos is a captivating land of rivers, mountains forests, and plains, provide a rich range of habitat for its incredible wildlife. Much, however, is critically endangered, which makes your awareness of what we have as a world. and may lose from Laos. The Irrawaddy River Dolphin, functionally extinct in Laos by 2016, became extinct there in 2022. The pressing need for in our relationship with the environment make your awareness all the more important, as those that volunteer in Laso, who can be ambassadors for change in their own countries, speaking out for the ‘neighbours’ they have met there.
The Mekong River and its tributaries is home to the Mekong giant catfish (the heaviest ever recorded), the giant freshwater stingray (the world’s biggest recorded freshwater fish), the Siamese crocodile, 74 recorded fish species, including 25 new to science recorded in the decade up to 2012, and 5 (or 7) turtle species. Laos hosts 740 species of birds including the world’s tallest flying bird, the saurus crane, live in Loas, which is also home to many reptile, amphibian, and mammal species. Laos boasts the Asian elephant, Sumatran rhino, the sun bear, and at least 5 felids species: the Indochinese tiger, clouded leopard, leopard cat, marbled cat, and Asian golden cat; possibly, the leopard still remains. The dhole (a wild dog) lives in Laos, pot-bellied pig, slow loris, kouprey, gaur, giant flying squirrel, and saola (also called spindlehorn), one of the rarest large herbivores and only discovered in 1992. 13 species of primate, including gibbons, and the slow loris complete the range .
When the water rises, the fish eat the ants; when the water falls, the ants eat the fish.
Laotian Proverb