Education and Teaching Project in Sri Lanka, Kandy
Education is everyone’s right and we aspire to ensure this regardless of their age, status and disposition! You will have the opportunity to work at various kindergarten schools in and around Kandy, teach at a special needs school in the mornings and also teach kids or adults in the evenings. They are always glad to meet you and interact with you. This is your opportunity to join hands with us to ensure no one is left behind and has access to education in formal, as well as informal means.
To book an activity with us we require you to participate for a minimum of two weeks. Therefore, you would need to book a quantity of two for this activity, unless you choose a separate activity to go with it. See the ‘Related trips…’ section for more options.
Education and Teaching Project in Sri Lanka, Kandy
Your project is to work as an assistant teacher at one of our many Kindergarten schools. This program helps children in the villages improve their English language skills. You will primarily be teaching English. You may be called upon to help teach drama, music and foreign languages. You would also assist other teachers and staff and may have to create teaching plans, etc. All the institutions are well managed and are supervised by officers from government and private institutions. All the institutions are over 5 years old. They all share the common values and aim to create a better future for the kids. Some of them provide free education too.
Special Needs School
Spend your time at the Special Needs School where you will be able to work with students with different health conditions. Your affection, attention and care would help these children to have confidence and skills they deserve to have. You will support the teachers and staff in looking after the children and teaching and involving the children in various other activities. You will be training them to live a regular life.
Teaching English to Adults
Teaching English to adults program is aimed at improving the skills and knowledge of english of adults. The aim of this program is to enhance their confidence and knowledge of English. Proficiency in English is one of the essential requirements in acquiring a suitable employment in Sri Lanka. Yet the formal school education has not been successful to produce individuals who are competent in using English. Therefore, we strive to teach individuals who are in need of assistance learn English.
Village Kids
In Sri Lanka, obtaining English education is quite expensive and most of the children in villages are not able to attend for private tuition classes to improve their English knowledge. Therefore, under this project, you will be teaching English for children in villages after their school hours. The classes will take place either at a community center or at a home of a parent who would like to provide space to conduct the classes. Since this project will be carried out only for 2 to 3 hours in the afternoon, it is suggested that you combine this with another project, which takes place in the morning.
CRB/DBS (Criminal Records Bureau) Check
It is required that participants complete a CRB/DBS (Criminal Records Bureau) check in order to take part in this project. We can provide this service for you at an additional cost because some people may already have one that is valid (please get in touch for more details).
Start dates are every week of the year with your activities starting on a Monday. We therefore request you arrive anytime on the Saturday or the Sunday before to receive a free airport pick-up and transfer. Early or late arrivals will incur an additional charge for the transfer and extra night including food, so arriving on the weekend will be your better option.
Your trip will finish on the Saturday morning when you will need to vacate the accommodation.
Schedule
- Primarily teach English, but also teach drama, games, music, art and foreign languages
- Encourage children in academic work and promote all-round development of the child
- Assist teachers and other staff
- Create teaching plans
- Engaging in educational activities with children as advised by the teachers
- Communicating with children through creative activities
- Playing games
- Teaching to write and speak English
- Improving communications skills in English
- Preparing lesson plans
- Teaching English to children
- Organising cultural sharing activities
- Engaging in games and other interactive activities to improve their spoken and written English abilities
Additional Requirements
Participants below 18 should have the parental consent letter and participants above 65 should produce medical clearance.
Available Room Types
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Standard Room |
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All meals included |
Yes * |
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Free beverages |
Yes ** |
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Persons per room |
4-10 |
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Wifi in public areas |
No |
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Laundry facilities |
Yes *** |
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Safety box |
Yes |
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Lockable rooms |
Yes |
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Hot shower |
Yes |
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Private bathroom |
No |
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Bed linen |
Yes |
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Towels |
No |
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Air conditioning |
No |
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Fan |
Yes |
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Mosquito protection |
No |
* Three meals per day during weekdays and two per day on weekends
** Water, tea, coffee and milk
*** At an additional fee
Food Arrangements
You will be provided with three meals a day on weekdays and two meals per day on weekends. The meals are a mix of Western and Sri Lankan food, consisting mainly of vegetarian dishes including rice and vegetables. You can also eat out at any of the local restaurants.
Facilities
Our house is located 2 kilometres away from the city centre, where you can find anything you might need.
The nearest ATM and supermarket are a 15-minute walk away from our accommodation.
Mandatory Orientation Day
On the Monday of your first week at this location, you will join our orientation day, to familiarise you with the surroundings as well as local culture. Your program will continue as usual from Tuesday onward throughout the rest of the week.
Schedule
- Welcome, introduction to Sri Lanka and projects, House rules, Code of Conduct and handling of documents
- Sinhalese Language Lesson
- Cultural Lesson
- Kandy City Tour
Activities & Events
No scheduled activities outside the program.
Sights & Surroundings
The places to visit during your weekends or on your project holidays are the Royal Botanical Gardens, Knuckles mountain range, Udawatta Kele sanctuary, Hortons plains national park and the railway museum.
Transportation
From this location we do not provide free transport to other locations.
Accommodation
Volunteer camp with shared rooms (4-10 people per room); Basic but comfortable with a refrigerator to store beverages.
Food
You will be provided with three meals a day on weekdays and two meals per day on weekends. The meals are a mix of Western and Sri Lankan food.
Airport Transfer
Included on arrival date. Ask us for details if you are arriving early/late. You be supported at the end of your trip in your onward travel.
Training
A full orientation and project induction takes place. You will also receive full training relevant to your volunteer role.
Support
Pre-departure help and advice; Local in-country team; 24 hour emergency support.
Donation
Part of your fee is used to buy decent equipment for the project and community you work with. If you wish to bring further donation, please make sure that this is in the form of equipment and not monetary donations.
- Flights
- Travel Insurance
- Visas; Vaccinations
- Spending money
- In country travel
- Laundry service
- Extra activities not on itinerary
- Departure transfer
Preferred Duration
The Teaching week is one week long.
Pre-requisites
No prior experience or qualifications are required and it is important that you can speak English. All participants require a CRB/DBS check to take part in the project activities.
Ideal for
- Volunteer Holidays and Placements in Asia
- Community Work and Activity Breaks in Sri Lanka
- Volunteer Gap Years and Career Breaks in Indonesia
- Student Summer Holidays in Sri Lanka
- Cultural experience Sri Lanka
- TEFL experience Sri Lanka, teach English Sri Lanka
Suitable for ages 18 to 85
Most participants are between 18 and 25, so please be aware of this. We do welcome older people because of the value and experience they bring to the community. Participants above 65 should have medical clearance to take part in this program. Participants below 18 are required to provide parental consent letters and participants above 65 should have the medical clearance.
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