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COSTA RICA - Teaching English at Rural School 
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Booking Nº: CR101 Country: Costa Rica + Location: San Carlos Minimum Stay: 2 weeks Start dates: All year round Price: from 2 weeks, 1,130 USD |
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Task
- Work as an assistant English teacher in a small rural school
Assist teaching English in a small rural school. Many times, rural schools are not able to fulfill their basic English requirements due to a lack of well trained English teachers. Help these teachers by creating a dynamic learning environment with a native speaker. You as an English teacher volunteer are expected to develop teaching material and teach classes purely in English. The academic responsibilities may vary according to the area of your expertise. Generally, volunteer-teachers are expected to be a central part in teaching. The volunteer-teacher is expected to follow the school’s curriculum and methodology and is under the direction of the Head of School and volunteer coordinator. You should also be willing to follow and respect the school’s philosophy. The school’s staff will guide you during the school year.
Accommodation
- Homestays with local families
- Full board with three meals per day
- Private room and laundry facilities
Requirements
Language:Spanish skills required (you can book your Spanish course in Costa Rica with us!)
Skills:
No professional skills or experiences required.
Age:
18+ years
Vaccination:
Not required. Please consult us and your doctor for specific recommendations.
Insurance:
Full travel and medical insurance is required. You can purchase a full coverage, no deductible health and travel insurance at a special rate for our participants by contacting your South America Inside representative.
Visa:
Tourist visa valid for 90 days. For further information regarding visa requirements please contact us and the corresponding embassy or consulate in your home country.
Details
The organization is dedicated to wildlife protection, environmental conservation, and fostering positive cultural exchanges through education. It serves as an animal rescue center, Spanish school and volunteer center.
The local staff of the Refuge’s volunteer center implemented an educational program to support the local school with international volunteers. The purpose of this program is to provide the rural school with English classes. Kids and teenager will have better possibilities in the competitive labor market if they have basic English language skills that they can build on.
The students are between 6 and 12 years old with about 200 pupils enrolled at the school. The Animal Rescue Center itself strives to give animals the care and respect they deserve while rehabilitating them. Providing quality Spanish classes, where the student is engaged and immersed in Costa Rican culture is also a priority. Additionally, the volunteer center offers a variety of opportunities for the local communities and foreign participants to communicate and work together in promoting environmental conservation awareness through community service. It is the center’s vision to provide all its international participants and the local Costa Rican community with a profound immersion experience that will deepen their cultural awareness and create environmentally conscious global citizens.
The center is situated in the heart of Costa Rica in an oasis of abundant beauty. It is thus an ideal setting for reconnecting with yourself and the world around you. There are plenty of activities which you can enjoy during your stay at the center; exploring its private 8 acre ecological reserve on the edge of the rainforest and encountering monkeys, caimans, wild pigs, parrots and more! This is your chance to study Spanish in a classroom in a biosphere while living with a Costa Rican family in a small rural community, practicing and improving your Spanish skills. On the weekends and during your spare time you can have a lot of fun doing outdoor activities like canyoneeing, rafting, kayaking, horseback riding, mountain biking or just visiting small cities and touristic attractions close-by.
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Prices
| Duration | in USD |
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| 2 weeks | 1,130.- |
| 3 weeks | 1,715.- |
| 4 weeks | 2,240.- |
| 5 weeks | 2,765.- |
| 6 weeks | 3,215.- |
| 7 weeks | 3,595.- |
| 8 weeks | 3,895.- |
| Additional week |
450.- |
One time registration fee 75 USD.
What’s included:
- Accommodation
- 3 meals / day (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- Orientation kit
- Local support
- 24h-Emergency Number
- Laundry service (Homestay)
- Daily transfer to work site
- Activity calendar
- Volunteer Work Placement
- Certificate of participation
What’s not included:
- Flight
- Airport pick-up
- Medical Insurance
- Visa (if necesary)
Country
Country information Costa Rica |
 Costa Rica stands as one of the smallest countries in Central America with approximately 19,000 square miles and a coastline of 810 miles. The country borders Nicaragua to the north, Panama to the south and the Pacific and Caribbean Sea on either side. Costa Rica is home to 4.5 million people with upwards of 350,000 people living in the capital city of San Jose.
The Costa Rican climate is commonly humid and warm year round, although temperatures in the highlands are typically colder and cloudier. Incredibly, 23% of an already small amount of densely populated land remains protected territory by National Parks and/or private reserves. This protected land is home and host to a wide variety of exotic plants, animals, and social and environmental projects to ensure the protection and conservation of the tropical habitat. When walking the streets of Costa Rica, make sure to ask Costa Ricans, who typically know heaps, about their national treasures. Further, Costa Rica is the most politically stable country in Central America, with a disbanded army for more than sixty years and a relatively high standard of education. Tourism is one of the main economic income sources for Costa Rica. With over 2 million tourists exploring Costa Rica each year, the country stands as the most visited nation in the Central American region. Through eco-tourism programs, (which CR was one of the first countries offering this type of tourism), a variety of activities, and year round tropical weather, the country attracts tourists from all over the world. Aside from protected land, the true jewels of Costa Rica are the surrounding islands with serene beaches and breath-taking nature. This country offers beautiful landscapes for dream vacations of beach lounging, surfing, snorkeling, hiking volcanoes, zip-lining, rafting, bird watching, fishing, and exploring rain forests. The dry season of Costa Rica is between December and April, though like most Latin countries, schools are closed, beaches full and finding last minute hotels may be tricky. A second peak season arrives with the Europeans and North Americans during June and July. As the off-season arrives in May, so does the lush green vegetation with the rainy season. Lastly, Costa Rica encompasses year round possibilities for surfers, fishing enthusiasts and wildlife lovers alike. Depending on what coast you want to surf, what fish you want to catch and what bird you hope to see, there are variations on ideal months to further research. Finally, Costa Rica is a perfect place to learn Spanish, as the Spanish spoken here is typically slow without strong accents and layers of slang. The Costa Ricans are very friendly, energetic and always with a smile!
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