Teaching in Kathmandu, Nepal

Summary
Teach at a primary school in the capitol city Kathmandu.

Program Description
Volunteers in this program teach English to children in government schools. You can also teach in other disciplines such as math, science, music, geography, art, dance, etc. One volunteer even taught a group of children circus acrobatics for 6 weeks!

The children range in age from 5 to 15 years of age. The teaching curriculum for each major subject is based on the students' standard book. Volunteers are also encouraged to create their own lesson plans.

Depending on the subject, volunteers can bring along teaching materials such as picture books, instruments, flash cards, art supplies, and songs.

Each institution has its own permanent staff member who assists volunteers with their teaching and in communicating with the children and colleagues. Classes are generally in session six days a week, with four to six class periods each day and a break for lunch.

This program was named one of the top-10 Gap Year programs by the Observer newspaper in the UK. Read the article here.