Teaching Program

Overall rating: 10 based on 1 reviews

Program Description

Volunteers will be placed with local communities and school in Nosy Komba and Nosy Be through the Madagascar Research and Conservation Institutes’ Teaching Program. Teach conversational English and grammar to local students.

This is a program that provides ample opportunity for volunteers to both give and receive from the local community while teaching English to a vulnerable population. The communities of Nosy Be and Nosy Komba are anxious to learn English because of the increasing number of tourists in Madagascar. This will help them improve possibilities for jobs.

Volunteers will also instruct lessons to members of the staff at the Oceanographic Research Institute on Nosy Be. This will help the staff to collaborate on and present research findings.

Highlights

Volunteers will be able to explore the Ankarana Forest Reserve on a 5-day excursion

Volunteers with this program who remain for 10 or more weeks are eligible to be a part of the 10-day eco boat safari. This tour introduces conservation initiatives to local communities on remote islands in Madagascar.

Qualifications

The only requirements are that volunteers are fluent in English. Teaching Volunteers do not need to be qualified or experienced teachers to participate as they will be working with the support of MRCI’s local team.

Volunteer Types

Teaching

What`s Included

Volunteers stay in communal locally built eco-bungalows with beds (but need to supply their own bedding).

Volunteers are served three meals per day consisting of fresh local ingredients and prepared by a locally trained chef (softdrinks, sweets and snacks are available for purchase at the centre's canteen).

We have our own transport for volunteer transfers. Boat transfers between the research centre and Nosy Be are available to volunteers at specific times.

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Program Locations

Nosy Komba, Madagascar

Overall rating 
10
Experience
10
Program Administration
10
Living Conditions
10
Cultural Immersion
10
Social Life
10
Health and Safety
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Program Details

Provider:
Madagascar Research and Conservation Institute
Location
  • Madagascar: Nosy Komba
Terms:
Throughout the year
Program Duration:
1-3 months
Languages:
English
Participants:
Worldwide
Cost:
From £945
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    I worked on the Community development program for 2 weeks in February, and had the chance to do some English teaching in the schools on Nosy Komba and Nosy Be. The best thing about my time teaching was how appreciative the kids and teachers are of you teaching, and the chance to work with students of all ages. You don't need any prior experience teaching, a good understanding of English is the most important asset, and the local staff you work with are always there to help out. I will never forget the experience I had teaching in Madagascar, and I look forward to doing it again very soon.
    Avatar Josh Rancan

    Teaching with MRCI

    Review by: Josh Rancan , On: 25 Feb 2018, Changed On: 25 Feb 2018 | Yes, I would recommend this program
    I worked on the Community development program for 2 weeks in February, and had the chance to do some English teaching in the schools on Nosy Komba and Nosy Be. The best thing about my time teaching was how appreciative the kids and teachers are of you teaching, and the chance to work with students of all ages. You don't need any prior experience teaching, a good understanding of English is the most important asset, and the local staff you work with are always there to help out. I will never forget the experience I had teaching in Madagascar, and I look forward to doing it again very soon.
    Overall rating 
    10
    Experience
    10
    Program Administration
    10
    Living Conditions
    10
    Cultural Immersion
    10
    Social Life
    10
    Health and Safety
    10

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