📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
THE GREEN LION PHILIPPINES
💼 What the programme involves
We have noticed that the children within the community don't have much chance to learn or practice the use of English. That's where you can help!
You may find yourself contributing to a primary, secondary or high school in and around the municipality of Aborlan on Palawan Island. This means your potential students could range from grade 1 to grade 12 and are between the age of 7-18.
The teaching program is organized as an informal English class which allows you to arrange a variety of activities such as music, songs, playing games, arts, sports, conversation exercises and grammar exercises.
Get creative but always keep in mind that everything should be based on teaching practical English for everyday situations in a fun and engaging way!
An important component of this program is the cultural exchange that will occur. The children at the school are always very interested and keen to learn more about your family, country, culture and way of life. Therefore, we highly encourage you to bring a lot of pictures from home as they will be very much appreciated by the kids!
Aims & Objectives
Improve the village children's educational prospects and widen their cultural interactions
Give you invaluable, practical experience in teaching
Assist the local staff by providing an extra hand
Develop your teamwork and creativity skills through practical work
Schedule : Monday to Friday : Breakfast, Teaching English at the school and arranging activities, Lunch, Teaching English at the school and arranging activities, Preparing lessons/activities for the next day together with the local coordinator, Dinner.
***Schedule may change due to local needs, weather or other conditions***
🏠 Accommodation on site
Standard Accommodation : This center houses all participants in their programs around Palawan. It is built with many natural elements and have a tropical beach look to them! You'll be sleeping on bunk beds and we have limited laundry facilities, so expect to wash your clothes by hand, unless you'd like to use the laundry service here for a small fee. --
Food arrangements : The food will consist mainly of local Philippine cuisine (lots of vegetables, meat, egg and rice) and will be served on site at this accommodation. 3 meals on weekdays, 2 on weekends.
Facilities : There are many forms of local transportation such as jeepneys, buses and vans which depart every hour to the town of Aborlan or to the next town Narra.
There are ATM's & Western Union transfers available in the town of Nara which is about 30 minutes away by car. Here, you can also find all necessary amenities.
📍 About the location
Location
Palawan is a special island dotted with fishing villages and surrounded by beautiful blue sea. The scenes contrasts perfectly with the emerald green jungled mountains which form its landscape. Our accommodation is located in Tigman Village in Aborlan District, a small and laid back area just outside of Puerto Princesa City.
ℹ️ Additional information
Open all year, starting on Mondays, participation fee 175€ per week. Culture week mandatory: 280 € to start the programme