SCHOOL INFO

 

We support 2 junior schools and 1 high School:-  Manyana JSS,  Soga JSS, and Isolomzi SSS. Our core focus is  on the foundation phase (grades 1 - 3).

 

The student's first language is isiXhosa and English is taught as a second language by Xhosa teachers who struggle with English themselves.

Volunteers do our one-on-one reading programme for 4 hours at the junior schools as well as assist at the centre for 1 hour after school with various programmes.  

 

Prior teaching experience / TEFL background can be helpful but not necessary. We offer you a wonderful opportunity to add practical experience to your teaching career.

 

We will supply you with stationery and access to teaching material. Feel free to bring your own resources as well.

 

We will provide you with orientation guidelines to make sure that your stay with us is one of the best volunteer experiences you could ever imagine. At the end of your stay, we can provide you with a certificate.

 

Official School Terms:

Term 1 – 13 Jan – 18 March

Term 2 - 6 April - 24 June

Term 3 - 18 July – 30 September

Term 4 - 10 October - 9 December

 

 We conclude our programme 3 weeks before schools officially close This is when students start writing exams.

 

Basic requirements:

 

You must be competent in English.

We prefer volunteers to stay for one school term if possible but we will accept a minimum of 2 weeks. Long term volunteer opportunities are also possible.  Chat to us.