Help us with conversational classes and enjoy Colombia!

Brazil

5

I had an incredible experience at the Polytechnic! I worked with them for a month, and it was wonderful. Everyone was very attentive, organized and friendly. Thank you for everything.

over 1 year ago

Eduin replied

Julia is an excellent person, she was very willing all the time. SHe managed to connect with students, teachers with people in general. She helped us a lot in our classes, In-Person and Virtual. SHe has a great charisma for working with children and young people. I recommend her.

Italy

5

Best experience ever! I stayed in the school teaching English for 1 month and it was amazing .. Eduin is a great host, he really cares about the team and makes sure everybody feels happy and confortable. Everybody in the team is nice and friendly, and I felt at home! I loved teaching to kids in the school and see their culture .. I would come back for sure !!

over 1 year ago

Eduin replied

Sara is a great person, thank you for the support you gave us with all our students and teachers, they were very motivated to continue learning ENGLISH. Thank you for that joy, for your simplicity, thank you for that feeling, we are all going to miss it. I highly recommend Sara, she is punctual, neat, responsible, respectful and she always has a great smile for people ๐Ÿ˜Š

Germany

5

I loved my stay at the school! The work is challenging, but here you can make a real social impact for children. Eduin and his team taking care of you during the whole time. It's a perfect opportunity to get in touch with locals and the Colombian culture. Mariquita is small and safe. A good chance to improve your Spanish skills. Be aware that it's super hot here. But I would definitely recommend the volunteering :)

over 1 year ago

Eduin replied

Isabel is a great person, thank you for the support you gave us with all our students and teachers, they were very motivated to continue learning ENGLISH. Thank you for that joy, for your simplicity, thank you for that feeling, we are all going to miss you. I highly recommend Isabel, she is on time, neat, responsible, respectful and she always has a great smile for people ๐Ÿ˜Š

Norway

4

I had a very good experience at Poiltechnico! Eduin is amazing, very helpful and super accommodating. You meet amazing local students who are very curious and willing to learn. It is also a great way to practice your Spanish. Be prepared that most people in Mariquita do not know English, so some basic Spanish phrases I would say is necessary. The teachers are also very nice and helpful. At times it felt a little difficult to immerse in the local culture but after a while I got more into it and I felt sad to leave. I would recommend to stay for at least a few weeks.

10 months ago

Eduin replied

Frida is a very good girl, she is very friendly and a very good teacher, students and our school team love her. Frida is always on time, responsable and extrover. She helped us a lot with our students, she prepared every activity to teach with love and passion, we highly recomend Frida.

Colombia

4

I enjoyed this experience teaching more than going out because I had to get to know the town by myself, and this one is not big, but it is mostly peaceful and people are very kind; on the other hand, students are respectful and do their best to understand you, even if you only speak in English as I did during my classes. Unfortunately I couldn't stay longer cause I had to get back to my workplace.

about 1 year ago

Eduin replied

Muchas gracias Harrison, you did a very good Job, our students and teachers really had a good time.

United Kingdom

4

I stayed for a week here and enjoyed the experience. I felt welcomed by Eduin and the rest of the team, and the staff and students were very engaging and were very interested. I enjoyed the lessons, having conversations with the students and helping them to slowly but surely improve their English skills. The accommodation at the main building was comfortable, but extremely loud as you were literally in the building itself right opposite a classroom. My suggestion would be to let volunteers know that this would be the case beforehand so they are aware that it is noisy from 8am-8pm.

over 1 year ago

Switzerland

4

I had an amazing time in Mariquita teaching english. Eduin was super nice and helped me with everything! I loved going to different villages and getting to meet new students. The weather is very warm in Mariquita so be prepared for that haha.

over 1 year ago

Eduin replied

Rrezarte is a great person, thank you for the support you gave us with all our students and teachers, they were very motivated to continue learning ENGLISH. Thank you for that joy, for your simplicity, thank you for that feeling, we are all going to miss it. I highly recommend Rrezarte, she is punctual, neat, responsible, respectful and she always has a great smile for people ๐Ÿ˜Š

United Kingdom

5

Our time at the school was absolutely fantastic. Our host Edwuin was great right from the start. He gave us detailed information about the school and the students before we arrived and advised us on the best way to get to Mariquita by bus from Bogotรก. The lessons were so much fun. We really enjoyed working with the teachers and the students in the conversational classes. The students have such a great attitude and are really eager to learn. You normally help between 3-4 hours per day with the rest of the day free to explore the local area.

over 1 year ago

United Kingdom

5

The place and people here are amazing! The classes are really fun and involve just having conversations with students and asking/answering questions- we often had students come up to us after the lessons saying how much they appreciated us being there. One little girl also gave me a bracelet! It was such a wholesome experience. If we did not have a flight booked home we would have stayed longer! Our host even arranged for a tour guide to talk to us and take us on local hikes, plus teachers invited us to socialise outside of school. Mariquita is an amazing town - highly highly recommend!

over 1 year ago

France

5

My first volunteer on a school went perfectly. The teachers and students were committed and adorable. The welcome was very warm, and the courses were flexible and interesting. We're not on our own, we're accompanied by teachers. Mariquita is a small, peaceful village where you can find everything, a very pleasant place to live. ร€ beautiful region with many thing to discover around. It was an unforgettable experience. Many thanks Eduin and all the team ๐Ÿซถ๐Ÿฝ I miss you

over 1 year ago

Eduin replied

Shiny was fantastic, she is full of energy, everybody got along with her. It was an amazing experience for our students and teachers, she is very friendly, creative and proactive. As a teacher she is great, children, tenageers and adults love her. I highly reconoce Shiny.

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