Overview
As a TEFL student in Zanzibar, Tanzania, you will contribute towards community development initiatives by providing opportunities, support, and one-on-one attention that otherwise wouldn’t exist for the communities we work with. By applying for the online TEFL course and undertaking your practicum and teaching internship with us, you’ll teach young children as they start their education journey in nursery schools, as well as work with adults and women’s groups at our very own Education Centre in the heart of a beach-side village. These TEFL practicum hours also allow you to gain first hand teaching experience with real students in actual classroom settings.
Please note: This program is only available to those who have booked their online TEFL course through African Impact.
Read more about volunteering as a teacher in Zanzibar.
Highlights
- Complete the final requirement to become qualified to Teach English as a Foreign Language (TEFL), undertaking a minimum of 28 hours of practical teaching experience across two weeks
- Apply learned teaching principles to real-life situations
- Build confidence in your teaching skills through teaching children aged 4 – 7, as well as adults and members of the Maasai tribe
- Work from African Impact’s very own Education Centre in the village of Kizimkazi, helping adults learn the English language, and ultimately, helping them to access job opportunities
- Support local teachers in a variety of nursery schools, developing lesson plans and then delivering them
- Obtain exposure to varied classroom situations and diverse learning and cultural contexts
- Support a rural community in a seaside fishing village while gaining valuable teaching experience
- Learn how to make traditional Swahili food, and try some of the vibrant language, in your downtime
During your TEFL practicum placement, you’ll be living in a private beach house that steps right out onto the seafront, with the area itself known for its world-class snorkelling, scuba diving, and marine-spotting opportunities. When you’re not in the classroom, make sure you try out some of the incredible weekend activities on offer; jumping into the warm waters of the Indian Ocean to explore the coral reefs, snorkelling with the resident dolphins, or sunning yourself on the beach! Zanzibar is the perfect location to ‘get off the grid’ while also making long-lasting and sustainable change for the community through education.
