With Projects Abroad, you can do volunteer teaching abroad and help children access the education they need for a brighter future.
We know that education is essential for breaking down the barriers of poverty and inequality. We see it every day at our international teaching programmes. Through our overseas teaching programmes, you’ll be able to make this change happen yourself. It’s also a great way to develop the skills you need for a teaching career, or discover if becoming a teacher is the right move for you.
This is what you can expect from our International Teaching Programmes:
- Work with children and young people in primary schools, high schools, or universities
- Learn from and support local teachers as a teaching assistant
- Contribute to lessons and get real classroom experience
- Get a first-hand perspective on global education and its challenges
While the majority of our teaching opportunities overseas focus on helping students learn English, you can teach other subjects. Passionate about physical education, art, or history? Let us know what you want to teach, and we’ll match you to the right project!
Studying to be a teacher and interested in developing your teaching skills through a teaching internship in a classroom abroad? Chat to our Project Experts to see what education internships we can organise for you.
Interested in joining a Teaching Project in Peru? You can support Peru's Ministry of Education teacher training, starting 7 January 2024. Learn more.
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Volunteer Teaching in Cambodia
See this project- Price: $3,020 AUD for 2 weeks
- Extra Weeks: $450 AUD
- Start Date: Anytime
- Minimum Stay: 2 weeks
- Age: 16 or over
Gap Project: Peru & Galapagos Islands
See this project- Price: $9,275 AUD for 8 weeks
- Extra Weeks: $650 AUD
- Start Date: Throughout the year
- Minimum Stay: 8 weeks
- Age: 17-24
Volunteer Teaching in Nepal
See this project- Price: $2,670 AUD for 2 weeks
- Extra Weeks: $400 AUD
- Start Date: Anytime
- Minimum Stay: 2 weeks
- Age: 16 or over
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Although teaching proved to be more difficult than I anticipated, the children motivated me to try my best. Their diligence and sweet smiles were inspirational. I quickly learned lesson planning, the ins and outs of flashcards, games and how to manage a classroom full of hyperactive children.
Ekaterina L
Volunteer Teaching in Cambodia
My best memories of teaching were the days that we made huge breakthroughs. The children were so bright and picked up ideas quickly. I was only there for a short time, but I felt we made a lot of progress- the kids couldn't hold a pencil properly when I arrived and could write the alphabet when I left!
Ruth B
Volunteer Teaching English in Ghana
The students seemed to appreciate the lessons more than the children in Australia, as it’s not something they do often.
Amber G
How to Teach Overseas
Our teach abroad programmes are open to people aged 16 and over. To join, you need to make sure you meet the requirements, and fill in the application form. If you need more help with knowing how to teach overseas, take a look at our overview on how to join a project.
You don’t need previous experience to join a Teaching Project. You can also teach English abroad without a TEFL qualification. This is because you’ll work alongside a local teacher, and we’ll teach you what you need to know before you step into a classroom. All you really need is good English and a passion for learning!
Our programmes run throughout the year, so you can join at any time. If you’re looking for teaching opportunities abroad in the summer, we recommend applying early to secure a place on the project you want. This also gives us more time to match you to the summer teaching placement abroad that best fits your goals.
Is Teaching English as a Second Language Abroad right for me?
If you want a career in teaching or education, then our international teaching programmes are for you. We have a wide range of volunteer teaching opportunities to suit different levels of experience and interests.
You can use the experience you gain from teaching overseas to:
- Build a strong CV
- Perform well in interviews
- Help you decide if you want to pursue a career as a teacher
Are you a qualified teacher looking to teach in other countries? Our projects can be tailored to make the most of your experience and skills. Read more about our approach to professional volunteering abroad.
Interested in teaching, but want a project where you work on other issues in a community? Take a look at our Youth Development and Social Work Internships. You can see the rest of our volunteer projects here.
What will I gain from teaching English overseas?
As a volunteer teaching English to children abroad, you’ll get the skills you need to fulfil your ambitions, while supporting a community in need.
Here are just some of the benefits that our previous volunteers talk about:
- Soft skills like teamwork, communication, leadership, resilience, organising, planning, and time management.
- Practical teaching experience in a real classroom environment.
- The ability to work and empathise with people of different cultures and backgrounds, helping to develop a ‘global mindset’.
- Confidence from pushing past your comfort zone.
All of the above will enhance your CV and your personal development.
Why does teaching abroad matter?
We believe that education is essential so that young people to move beyond the barriers of poverty and disadvantage. The schools we support are often stretched to the limit of their resources. As a volunteer, you’ll provide extra support and enthusiasm where it’s really needed.
How are our volunteer teaching internships different?
At Projects Abroad, our first aim is to help the communities we work in. Your international teaching programme will be ethical, well supported, and part of a better future.
Be fully supported by staff
In each project, there is a full-time member of staff whose job it is to support our volunteers. We don’t expect our volunteers to be qualified teachers or experts in education. On these projects, you’ll work alongside trained teachers from the local community and Projects Abroad staff. They’ll help you plan your work and be on hand to advise you as and when you need help.
A targeted approach
We’re about a lot more than pitching up and pitching in. We stand apart from other volunteering projects, as we’re guided by annual reviews and thorough needs assessments, which are brought together in our Management Plans. For us, bringing this level of professional strategic thinking to each project is a crucial part of making sure that our volunteers and the communities we serve both get the outcomes they need.
Our Child Protection Policy
We take protecting the children and young people we work with very seriously. That’s why we’ve put together a comprehensive Child Protection Policy.
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