ITALIAN TEACHERS ASSISTANT – WEP
Price range: € 250 through € 979
Flights not Included
Description
- Age:Â min. 18 years old
- Duration: 8 to 12 weeks
- Start Dates: Â specific starting dates (end of September, end of November, mid-February)
Program
The Volunteer Teacher Assistant shadows one or many language teachers during classes at a local school and provides teaching and learning support in whatever way possible. The international volunteering experience acquired during the program will look great on a CV and enhance the participant’s professional career as well as being an excellent opportunity for participants to develop communication/ teaching skills and learn some basics of the destination language. At the same time, the program encourages local students at a school to learn about different cultures and improve their language skills by interacting with a native speaker.
Lessons at school
Teacher Assistant are expected to work an average of 18h per week alongside a language teacher. The schedule will be set with the school. Teaching hours can be from Monday to Saturdays, depending on the school.
School levels: primary, middle and high schools
Accommodation and Meals
- Depending on the chosen start date the program may include local school holidays
- Participants will be hosted and receive full board in exchange for the teaching hours (no money compensation)
- Participants can be placed all throughout the destination country
- No teaching experience/degree is required but preferable
- Specific program dates apply, and participants must arrive at the closest airport / train station to their placement (in the morning of the starting date)
Terms of Participation
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- Be min. 18 years old
- Have English/German/Spanish/French as native language (other languages on demand)
- Have a high school degree (being a university student or graduate is preferable)
- Be in good mental and physical health
- Provide a CV, criminal record and completed application form
- Have positive personal references. Professional references are a plus.
- Basic knowledge of Italian is preferable but not required
- Have travel insurance covering sickness, accidents, repatriation and third-party liability
- Have an adequate means of financial support during the duration of the program
Financial Terms
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Additional information
| Duration | 12 weeks, 8 weeks, Deposit |
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Free Time
Free time in France
Your leisure time in France will be rich and varied – and it’s up to you what you want to do. Your options are nearly endless. For instance, if you like shopping you will think you are dreaming. The department stores and smaller boutiques are full of the latest fashion. Your wardrobe will become full of unique French garments.
Cozy cafés
Did you know that the word café is French? This is a word that will become pretty standard in your vocabulary, since visiting cafés with friends will be something you will do a lot. Hanging out in cafés is typically French. Order a café au lait and just sit and talk for hours. Can you think of a better way to practice your French?
Tour de France and much more
Near the Alps, there is a lot of fishing, skiing and mountain climbing. As you move towards the South, water sports and beach life rule. The French are fond of all kinds of sports, both individual and in teams. Cycling is one of the national favourites. When the prestigious Tour de France begins the whole country follows the contest from start to finish. Maybe that’s a sport you want to try during your high school exchange?
See more of France
Forget about school and homework for a while and join one of our trips within the country. You will travel with other exchange students and always with experienced leaders. We offer a wide range of trips around France. Travel schedules and prices may vary. Your local contact person will provide you with all the necessary information.
