English as a Foreign Language Student Teaching / Practicum

The experience

Our teaching program accommodates teachers at every stage of their careers. It provides aspiring educators with immersive, hands-on classroom experience in a culturally diverse setting, accommodating the requirements of any certification program such as TEFL/TESOL or a university student teaching program. We also serve seasoned teachers looking for a landing teacher onboarding role as they seek full-time employment within Colombia.

What you offer

15 hours of help per week

Social Work: Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.

Teaching Languages: Teaching a language to the host, guests, or local communities.

Additional fee required

Amount: US$ 25 Per day

Fee pays for: Benefits for travelers

Description: The cost of the Volunteer Program is 25 USD per day, which covers the participant's accommodation (shared room) with a 24-hour pool, breakfast every day of the week (no weekends), transportation to and from the Volunteer site, a Coffee Tour, and 24-hour bilingual assistance for whatever you may need during your stay.

What you get

2 days off per week

Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.

Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.

Discounts on Tours: Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.

Dance classes: Take free dance classes at our place.

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely

Requirements

Intermediate English or Intermediate Spanish

Between 18 and 72 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

The program can be as little as 30 days part-time or a semester-long full-time monitored process in conjunction with whatever hours verification requirements are requested.

This opportunity allows student teachers to work alongside experienced educators in Colombia, gaining firsthand knowledge of local teaching methodologies, classroom management techniques, and student engagement strategies within a different educational system. The experience would emphasize practical application, requiring student teachers to design lesson plans, implement instructional methods, and adapt to varied learning styles while fostering meaningful connections with students and receiving mentorship from our senior educators.
Additional benefits include optional job placements, formal Spanish classes, mentorship, networking opportunities, and an in-country job reference, which increase the likelihood of transitioning into a full-time teaching position in Colombia. This experience would strengthen a candidate’s resume and provide the confidence, adaptability, and local professional connections needed to pursue a long-term teaching career in any international setting.

Activities & Shift

Challenge your leadership & communication skills in a foreign setting under different practices.

Learn to develop lessons and teaching styles to meet the needs of unique individuals and groups abroad.

Learn to manage professional relationships between the students and educators of a different culture.
Gained experience and confidence in classroom management as a lead teacher of foreign students.

Opportunity to develop after-school curricular activities & participate in other community service roles.

Interact with students’ families, giving you a more profound cultural experience.

Rules

TESOL/TEFL teachers, student teachers in practicums, & professional teachers.