Teaching English Ghana

  Ghana

• Other Cities in Ghana: 
Rural Areas

Durations of Program: 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks, 3-6 months and 7-12 months
Typical Duration of Program: 5-8 weeks
Dates: See our website

Description: Teaching English on the Ghanaian coast and gain to meet very kind people with a different way of life while enhancing your qualifications.

Ghana has the well-deserved reputation of being one of the friendliest countries on the planet. Steeped in history, culturally diverse, stunning coastlines, savannah and rainforest make Ghana a fascinating place to visit.

We are currently expanding operations in Ghana due to the success of this teaching English abroad program so far. Please find below specific information on two of the schools and general information about the teaching English in Ghana volunteer program.

Highlights: The day starts early with breakfast in the guesthouse, school starts at 8.30am where you will work with the teachers and children in the kindergarten until lunch at 1pm. The afternoon session starts at 2.30pm; here your duties are focused around extracurricular activities with the older children at the primary or secondary schools.

Many of the classes number between 20 - 40 students, which often results in some children getting left behind. You may be requested to work with smaller groups and individuals to help them catch up with their studies. There are opportunities to work with the school's Parent Teacher Association and focus on shortfalls in the children's education.

Each volunteer is encouraged to run his or her own 'project'. This can take various forms such as sports coaching, astronomy, personal hygiene, music or drama, with each project culminating in an event at the end of the volunteer's placement. It is recommended that you start to prepare this before you start your placement.

Each volunteer has the opportunity to talk to Aubrey Malcolm Green, the Project Coordinator before they start their placement. He will ensure you have a clear understanding of the schools needs and that you are fully prepared for life in Brenu.

The working week is from Monday to Friday, and you are welcome to explore the surrounding area on weekends.

Qualifications: - Minimum age 21 yrs. Mature Volunteers very welcome.

- There are no specific skills required to participate on this programme however teaching experience is a requirement. If possible a TEFL course is recommended, though not mandatory.

- If you have limited teaching experience, it is recommended that you visit a primary school in your home country before you depart.

- The greatest attribute you can posses is flexibility and a willingness to get involved.

- 24 hour support is provided by our local partner.

- International volunteers are welcome

Cost in US$: From 1,100 GBP

2 - Brenu School
Accommodation is provided in a local guesthouse approximately 800m from the school. The guesthouse provides basic and clean rooms, flushing toilets, showers and a shared kitchen. Private rooms are available on request.
The guesthouse also provides 3 meals a day. Typical breakfast consists of omelettes, toast and cereals; staple foods such as rice, yams and pasta make up the evening meals. This can be discussed with Esther on your arrival

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Ghana Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Other
• Phone Interview

Post-Program Services Include:

• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Alumni Network
• Job and Internship Network

WAVA's Mission Statement: "WAVA" means Work & Volunteer Abroad. Our origins lie in a department created in 2006 at Twin Group, a prestigious provider of educational, training and employment opportunities for individuals from around the world. Established in January 2010, we are a fresh, independent company, using the trading name WAVA and a brand new logo, inspired by the values of travel: opportunity, adventure, emotion, sharing, learning and seeing. But we're not just about seeing. We're also about doing. We specialise in offering life-changing opportunities to travellers for whom seeing is not enough. We offer three broad types of travelling experiences: Volunteering on projects in developing countries Internships in professional environments around the world Seasonal paid working holidays in developed economies We make these experiences possible through solid partnerships with highly reputable local providers.

Year Founded: 2010