With or without any previous education experience, you can teach English in most of our destinations. Take the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of many communities, using your volunteer teaching skills as a powerful tool.
You will be teaching a wide range of subjects including English, adult-literacy, maths, handicrafts and sports in destinations such as Cambodia, India, Nepal, Kenya, Ghana, Peru, China, the Maldives, Borneo and Thailand.
Fluency in English is a highly sought-after skill in the developing world so your proficiency in English makes you a valued resource. Teaching can be challenging, but a highly rewarding experience as a volunteer.
In most destinations, students teach on a volunteer basis. In China however, you can carry out paid teaching placements at Chinese schools after an orientation and language course in Beijing. This placement starts with a 1-month TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) course that is then followed by 5 months teaching practice in Chinese schools. This is a fantastic option if you’re looking to gain professional teaching experience.
As many of the UniBreak placements involve some aspect of teaching, we believe it is an important area to prepare for. A Teaching Guide is provided to all participants and useful advice on teaching is given at the training course. Whilst no previous teaching experience is necessary, you must be enthusiastic and ready to face a challenge.