Overview

The Summer Teaching Program is an outstanding opportunity for new and seasoned educators to invest five rewarding weeks in the lives of fellow educators in China, Mongolia or Laos. So rewarding is this experience that more than half of our participants are returning teachers from a previous summer – many of whom have returned multiple times. For many educators, serving in this program is the highlight of their year.

Those whom we teach in this highly valued program are dedicated national teachers of English, usually at the primary, middle or secondary school level. They are required to receive periodic ongoing education credits and since 1985 ELIC has had the privilege of serving in this key role. The focus is in providing opportunities to practice and upgrade both English speaking skills and language teaching methodology.

Because we have seasoned educators on each team of eight to ten, additional team members may have less teaching experience – those with degrees in other fields as well as college students, especially those majoring in English, education, TEFL or TESOL. Our comprehensive training prepares each participant for success both inside and outside of the classroom, ensuring a rewarding and memorable five weeks of service overseas.

Details & Requirements

Following a week and a half of training in Beijing, Ulaanbaatar or Vientiane, you will travel to your teaching location and meet the engaging teachers you will be serving. Each instructor on your team will teach a class of about sixteen to twenty adults and will spend three hours each weekday morning in the classroom, with a focus on improving listening and speaking skills. Afternoons and evenings focus on other activities including methodology sessions – typically given by the team leader with assistance from the team, and cultural demonstrations in which the team provides insights into aspects of North American culture and history. Your students reciprocate with similar cultural presentations about their country, using their English skills. This fast-moving, intensive schedule not only achieves the academic goals of the program but also brings about deep and rewarding friendships – some of which may continue long after your return to North America.

New for 2012!
The Summer Teaching Program is coming to Laos (See details below)

Requirements

• Committed Christian
• Bachelor’s degree (any field)*
• Native-like English fluency
• Aptitude for teaching
• Excellent physical health
• Committed to serving on a team
• Between the ages of 19-65 (China & Laos); Mongolia allows those older that 65 who are in excellent health
• A passion to serve your students

*There are limited spaces for college students majoring in English, education or TESOL, as well as for other adults with equivalent life experience.

2012 China Program Dates

June 26                        Depart for Beijing
June 28                        Arrive in Beijing, begin orientation
July 6                           Travel to teaching sites
July 9 – August 3        Teaching program
August 4                      Debriefing in Beijing
August 5                      Depart Beijing & arrive in North America

2012 Mongolia Program Dates

June 22                        Depart for Ulaanbaatar
June 24                        Arrive in Ulaanbaatar, begin orientation
July 2 – 27                   Teaching program*
July 28                         Debriefing in Ulaanbaatar
July 29                         Depart Ulaanbaatar; arrive in North America

* Mongolia classes will break for the Nadaam Festival, July 11-13

2012 Laos Program Dates (tentative)

July 6                            Depart for Vientiane, Laos
July 8                            Arrive in Vientiane, begin orientation
July 16 – August 10     Teaching program in Vientiane
August 11                      Debriefing
August 12                      Depart Vientiane
August 13                      Arrive North America

Finances

In each of ELIC’s programs participants raise personal support to cover the cost of service.  The financial support you raise makes the program possible and covers:

• Round trip international transportation from Los Angeles (Mongolia teams fly from L.A. and return to San Francisco; Laos flight details are pending)
• Travel visas, lodging, meals
• Training and debriefing in China, Mongolia or Laos
• Resource & curriculum materials
• On-site medical care & insurance
• In country travel and sightseeing

2012 PROGRAM COST (China, Mongolia and Laos)

Single – $4,190 USD/CAD
Couple – $7,600 USD/CAD
Full-time students & alumni – $3,600 USD/CAD

$1,500 due by April 12          100% due by June 1

Application deadline

March 28. Early application is strongly encouraged due to the limited number of positions in this program.