The beautiful landlocked country of Laos, home to the mysterious Plain of Jars and Four Thousand Islands, is the one of the hidden gems in Asia. Nestled between Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand, little is known about this mysterious land with its complex culture consisting of 49 official ethnic groups and its stunning mountainous terrain. Laos is relatively untouched by tourism and offers pristine, unharmed environments and quite possibly some of the most chilled-out communities in the world. Traditions remain largely unchanged from centuries ago and even in the capital Vientiane where a relaxed and calm atmosphere prevails.
Buddhist Monks reign over the many temples Laos has to offer, and most of them do not speak English. The Frontier-Laos teaching project offers you the perfect opportunity to explore the beauty and tranquillity of Laos whilst making your impact on the community by teaching these holy men English. Many Laotian boys choose to devote their lives to worship, and in doing so they access a valuable education. Temples have the possibility of enriching the lives of monks but struggle as English speaking teachers are few and far between, so your dedicated skills and time will be truly cherished.
Not only will you spend time teaching, you will also have the rare opportunity to work closely with novice monks in a temple school. You will be immerged in Lao culture, history, food, religion and languagewith the chance of visiting local sights as well as enjoy a weekend break on the banks of the Mekong River, and bring home memories for life!
PROJECT HIGHLIGHT
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Immerse yourself in Laotian culture and cuisine
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Explore and experience new opportunities
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Make lifelong friends
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Unleash your creativity as you teach
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Help monks gain skills needed to speak English confidently
PROJECT REQUIREMENTS
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CRB check
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Minimum age of 18
FAST FACTS
Location |
Luang Prabang, Laos |
Activities |
Teach English
Mark Work
Set Homework
Plan Lessons |
Transport |
Airport pickup |
Accommodation |
Centrally Situated Guesthouse, Basic but Comfortable |
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Before you go |
Pre-departure support and documentation
Travel & medical advice & documentation
Equipment & visa advice
Discounted medical kit
Free Frontier t-shirt |
In-country |
Airport pickup
Accommodation
Food Allowance
Transfers to the beach camp (for first Monday of the month arrivals)
Local orientation
24-hour international HQ back-up
In-country emergency support |
QUALIFICATIONS
A variety of qualifications are available on many of our projects. For example, BTEC certificates and diplomas on our Group conservation projects and TEFL certificates and BTECs on most of our teaching projects. You may also be able to gain a CoPE to support your university application. For more information on these qualifications, please see the qualifications section of our website or ask your volunteer advisor.