Asia Internship - Culture Immersion Programs in Asia

Program Description  

Teaching English in Buddhist Temples

Volunteer to teach young monks and learn about their lifestyle in a fascinating monastery. The monasteries have realized that the monks need to learn English as they are to spread the teaching of Buddha and communicate effectively with outside people. Hence, the monasteries are looking for volunteers to teach English to Buddhist monks. Teaching English to Buddhist monk is an excellent opportunity for volunteers who are interested in Buddhism and culture. In the monasteries, volunteers will also have a wonderful opportunity to learn Buddhism and witness colorful rituals and prayers. The classes are mostly focused on conversation and usually contain 5-6 novice monks

Teaching at a local school 

Santiphab school is the biggest School in Luang Prabang. There are more than three thousand students.  In addition to serving the town and countryside it is home (complete with dormitory) for the 30 brightest students in math and literature in each grade from the entirety of northern Laos. The library is now open 6 days a week, 9 hours a day and 5 evenings and It is set within the grounds of one of Luang Prabang about 2 kilometers outside of the town centre and a 5 minute bicycle ride from the volunteer accommodation. Volunteers working here will have the opportunity to assist with conversational English, reading, and playing games.

Teaching at a community school 

Community schools to provide education to kids outside of their normal school day. Kids will study at the community schools usually from 4.30 to 7.30. Subjects they learn are from English, Math, Sports and so on. Volunteers teach at a community school will have their time to prepare for lessons or visit Luang Prabang in the day time, and go to volunteer at the community school in late afternoon.