Volunteer Teaching English at Our Pre-School In Bogota!

Lithuania

5

Great volunteering experience! Kind and communicative volunteer coordinators, also extremely helpful with any unexpected changes during the experience. The kids were active and eager to learn English, which was wonderful for learning process! Note: Knowledge of Spanish contributes to easier communication with the team. Thanks and good luck!

8 days ago

XIMENA replied

Thank you Guste! You are always welcome at CMPS 🌸

Canada

5

I loved teaching the kids! There were some issues with the accommodation (no water etc) but it got switched for a bigger place half way through my stay which solved most issues. At times the organization and communication was difficult. I would recommend having an intermediate or at least beginner level of Spanish prior to arriving as the majority of the teachers at the preschool do not speak English, and Spanish is also very very helpful when teaching English to the children who are generally beginners. Bogotá is chilly at night so make sure to have warm pyjamas and panta instead of shorts

10 days ago

XIMENA replied

Thank you so much for your review Mar 🌸 you are always welcome at CMPS 🍁

Canada

5

Although my time at the school was short it was great! Host was very communicative, the children are adorable :). The schedule from Monday-Friday included helping out at the school from 8-12pm. In the mornings I was tasked with doing group classes and going over topics given by the teachers of each class. After our snack at around 9 am I'd usually start doing “personal” classes which was with 2-3 kids at a time reviewing a topic given by their teacher. At 12 we are served lunch, then the day is done! My only complaint is the shower in the apartment, the pressure is very weak and it's cold!!

about 1 month ago

XIMENA replied

Isabelle thank for your review! you are always welcome at CMPS 🍁🌸

Australia

5

My experience at the school was a positive one. You get the opportunity to help teach at the preschool on a fundamental level and immerse yourself in the small neighbourhood it's situated in. It would be ideal to have beginners Spanish as the teachers speak minimal English and it's difficult to communicate with them and the students without any Spanish. The classes were sometimes a little hectic so it's good to be adaptable and to learn what resources you have available to use so you can be prepared.

3 months ago

XIMENA replied

Thank you for your review Megan! You are always welcome at CMPS 🌸

United States

5

I loved my time at the school! There was a good schedule for the working hours and it was really nice to get to know the kids as the time went on. The apartment is basic but nice and very close to the school. I also always felt like I had support and could reach out about any questions I had. Only thing I would change is staying longer! 💖

3 months ago

XIMENA replied

Hi Mia! Thank you for your review, you are always welcome at CMPS! 🌸

France

5

My experience at the school was amazing ! I would really recommend it ! Everyone is so nice, teachers and staff, and of course the children are so cute :) Everything is well organized, each day you have a snack and a lunch, the apartment is very clean and very close to the school. Thank you for everything!

3 months ago

XIMENA replied

Thank you Evane for being such a wonderful volunteer! You are welcome at CMPS anytime! 🌸

United States

5

I really enjoyed my time with the school ! The staff was so welcoming and I enjoyed teaching the preschoolers. The apartment was cozy and comfortable and the other volunteers were lovely. The preschool and apartment are located in a safe neighborhood, not very close to downtown but it was easy to get around and we had plenty of time to explore Bogota. At times the preschool felt a bit disorganized in terms of the English program and would benefit from a slightly more structured curriculum but it was rewarding and a very fun experience overall

4 months ago

XIMENA replied

Thank you Emily! We loved having you join us, you’re always welcome at CMPS 🌸

United States

5

This was my first Worldpackers experience, and I couldn't recommend it more! The arrangement was very generous, with a comfy apartment, delicious meals, and a fun experience at the school. I loved working with the children and the teachers, and I will carry this experience with me forever! I would strongly advise that you have at least a moderate level of Spanish fluency/comprehension before choosing this experience, as there are very few English speakers in Colombia as a whole. Other than that, I am very happy with the school and my volunteer experience.

4 months ago

XIMENA replied

You are always welcome at CMPS Pragnya! Thank you for joining us 🌸🍁

Canada

5

Such an amazing and fun experience! The kids are very excited to learn and the teachers are very kind. The apartment is great, in a nice neighborhood. It is however, far from the city center, and near the airport. The meals they give you are delicious and healthy. The teachers don't provide you with a lesson plan, so be prepared to make it up on the spot. Overall, it was an amazing experience and I would definitely recommend!

5 months ago

XIMENA replied

Thank you meadow! You are always welcome at CMPS. Thank you for joining us 🍁

United States

5

This was a lovely experience! The kids at the school are so adorable, really creative and curious. It was so fun to watch them figure new things out! I also have so much respect for the teachers here. They are attentive, caring and you can clearly see how invested they are in all the students. It would have been nice to have clearer instructions and objectives laid out the first week, so volunteers have a better idea of what to do with the kids. That being said, I loved every moment and I will miss all those kiddos :)

5 months ago

XIMENA replied

Thank you Maisy! You are always welcome at CMPS! Thank you for joining us 🍁

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