Teach and supervise youth from all around the world in summer camps located throughout England. Be a part of this fun-filled environment to provide English language lessons for international students, and facilitate social and recreational activities. With Cultural Embrace's Summer Teach in England program, you will gain an invaluable, affordable and exciting way to provide a service and live within a global community.
A limited number of positions are available through Cultural Embrace's Summer Teach in England. Earn a local wage while you have fun making friends with peers from all around the world. Help teenagers improve their English language skills, as well as monitor camp activities and programs. Expect to teach an average of 15 hours a week with additional time spent interacting with campers and fellow staff members in every day social and recreational activities. Help make your students feel more comfortable with the English language.
We work with reputable camps in London, Salisbury, Eastbourne, Oxford, Guilford, Haywards Heath, Portsmouth and Kingston. Housing and all meals are included at Oxford, Guilford, Haywards Heath, and Portsmouth centers. Sites that do not have residential housing, we will provide assistance for hostel or homestay accommodations (if requested) at your own expense.
Cultural Embrace offers an optional 20-unit online TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) course with a private on-line tutor. This course has been designed for maximum flexibility, allowing you to work on your own computer at your own pace. The course has two main components: Teaching Skills and Language Awareness. The Teaching Skills component develops the techniques and skills required in the classroom, while the Language Awareness component provides a solid foundation in English grammar. Alternatively, you can take a 4-week certification program in an internationally recognized TEFL course. These courses are located in China, Thailand, New Zealand, Egypt, France, Spain, Italy, and Costa Rica. There is an extra fee for taking these courses and accommodations can be pre-arranged.
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Teaching in England Offers:
- The satisfaction of helping others
- An opportunity to broaden your perspective and worldview
- An economical way to live and travel abroad
- An opportunity to participate in and learn local cultural activities (e.g.: lifestyle, dance, cooking)
- Memorable travel experiences with the chance to see exotic sites you have always dreamed about
- The ability to make lifelong friends from around the globe
- A valuable work experience that strengthens your resume
- A great way to develop and support your self-confidence and interpersonal skills
Cultural Embrace Offers:
- Guaranteed Teach/Tutor Position Prior to Departure
Limited positions to be a teacher or activities coordinator at summer camps in England. Placements are competitive and filled at a first-come, first-serve basis based on experience and acceptance from the camps.
- Paid Salary
The average salary for a teacher is £270-290 per week, and an activities coordinator is £200 per week.
- Accommodation & Board
Housing and all meals are included at Oxford, Guilford, Haywards Heath, and Portsmouth centers. Sites that do not have residential housing, we will provide assistance for hostel or homestay accommodations (if requested) at your own expense.
- Visa Assistance
Cultural Embrace will assist you with information to obtain a visa, but we have no control nor the ability to guarantee government issuance and/or visa availability.
For US and Canadian passport-holding citizens: you must be a current full-time student or recent graduate, taking at least eight credit hours or more at an accredited US or Canadian college or university. You must begin the program within one semester of your last period of full-time study.
Additional Notes:
(1) If you are a full-time student or enrolled for at least eight credit hours in the Spring Semester, you must enter Britain by December 31st of that year. If you are enrolled for the Fall Semester, you must enter Britain no later than June 30th of the following year.
(2) Summer school attendance generally does not count as a semester of eligibility.
(3) You must begin the program within one semester of the study period denoted on the proof of student status which you submit.
(4) Your semester of eligibility can be part of a US university overseas program. If you are participating in a study abroad/intern program in the UK, you are required to exit the UK and re-enter so that you are allowed to work legally with your blue card.
(5) If you have graduated, you must enter the United Kingdom within one semester of your final period of study.
For non-U.S. and non-Canadian passport holding citizens: if you are able to obtain your own work permit or working holiday visa, we can pre-arrange your placement and accommodations. Unfortunately, we cannot assist those who are unable to acquire work permits for the UK
- Travel Insurance: Basic Major Medical Coverage
Our policy provides basic medical coverage at your teaching location. Cultural Embrace highly recommends additional travel insurance.
- On-line TEFL Certification
This course teaches the skills and techniques required for successful language teaching and classroom preparation. It is a 20-unit course to be completed at your leisure, requiring approximately 100-120 hours of attention.
- Cultural Embrace Teacher's Kit
Useful tips, advice, and information to prepare you for the adventure of living and working abroad as well as advice on teaching in England.
- Full-time Representation
Cultural Embrace provides representation in the United States and England prior to, during, and after your placement.
US$990
*Can$, Aus$, Br£, Euros€ can be accepted with an additional service charge for currency conversion
**Does not include visa fees (if applicable)
Contact us for more info about this program.
1. Obtain the Teach Abroad Application Forms & Procedures documents in one of three ways:
(a) Download the forms: Teach Form (PDF).
(b) Fill out an online application request form and the forms will be mailed to you within 7-10 days.
(c) Call Cultural Embrace at 1-512-469-9089 or 1-888-214-8570 (US toll-free) to have the forms mailed to you in 7-10 days.
2. Read the instructions carefully and complete all forms.
3. Submit your completed application packet to:
CULTURAL EMBRACE
7201 Bill Hughes Road
Austin, TX 78745 USA
Completed packet should include:
- Teach Program Application
- Signed Teach Program Agreement
- Resume/CV
- Cover Letter explaining why you want to teach abroad
- Copy of your Bachelor's degree and other significant credentials
- Copy of your passport (information page only)
- Three Letters of Recommendations (your referrer can send it directly to us via post or email)
- Four passport-size photos, signed on the back
- One full-length picture
- US$200 non-refundable deposit (credited towards your program fee)
Application deadline: March 15, 2008; however limited positions available and filled based on first-come, first-served with ca
Upon receipt of your application, we will contact you for ~20-30 minutes phone interview to learn more about your skills, experience, needs, etc; and to discuss the program details and expectations. After acceptance to our program, we will invoice you the remainder of the program fee.
For any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at teach@culturalembrace.com or you can call us at 1-512-469-9089 or 1-888-214-8570 (US toll-free).
