Teach English in Ghana
Overview of the Project
Teaching English in Ghana is a wonderful way for our volunteers to help school children between the ages of 5 to 16-years-old. These students are very serious in their quest for learning vital English language skills. Like in any other developing country in the world, the demand for English skills is growing rapidly in Ghana. English fluency is often a gateway to good quality and high paying jobs. This trend has captivated the younger generation’s attention, encouraging them to learn and master the art of conversational English. Most volunteers will enjoy the volunteer teaching English in Ghana project and you will find the children mostly well behaved and extremely eager to learn from an international volunteer. You will also receive warm appreciation of the effort you have put it.
- Program: Volunteer in Ghana
- Project: Teach English in Ghana
- Start dates: 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month
- Location: Kasoa, Accra, Kumasi, Hohoe
- Departure and End Point: Accra, Ghana (Kotoka International Airport)
- Language Need: Fluency in English
- Accommodation and meals: Home base and Ghanaian cuisine three times daily
- Activities: Teach English to elementary schoolchildren and support other curriculum needs
- Working hours: 25-35 hours per week
Role of Volunteer
As a volunteer in Teaching English in Ghana project, you will work for 5-6 hours a day and 25-30 hours a week. Apart from English, volunteers can also teach Math, Science or any other subject that might be of interest and help to the students. As a volunteer fluent in English, you can also aide local schoolteachers by encouraging them to use English to interact, thus also developing their conversational skills.
- Teach conversational English, Math, or Science
- Read literature and work improve low comprehension levels and poor pronunciation skills
- Provide theoretical, practical assistance and aide the teachers
- Interact with the students
Ghana has three academic semesters a year:
1st Term:
January 10 to April 12
School Holiday : April 13 to May 1
2nd Term:
May 2 to August 4
School Holiday : August 5 to September 12
3rd Term:
September 13 to December 15
School Holiday : December 16 to January 1
Dates of academic semesters can change and these provided dates are approximate.
Skills/Qualification Needed
There are no specific qualifications needed to join teaching in Ghana project beyond a fluency in English, but your understanding of Ghanaian culture and language can help improve the experience for you and your students. Consider enrolling in our one-week Language & Cultural Immersion program. No previous teaching experience is required. Volunteers should have a love for teaching, English and conversation. Volunteers should be enthusiastic, reliable, flexible, patient and be positive role models for students.
Volunteer in Ghana: Project Locations and Free Time Options
Our volunteer in Ghana projects are located in and around cities. Volunteers can visit Kumasi, known as "The Garden City" because of its many beautiful species of flowers and plants; and explore Accra, the capital city. Projects are also located in Akatsi, Vakpo, Hohoe and other administrative regions like Greater Accra, Central and Volta.
Volunteers have a colorful assortment of choices for how to spend their free time away from projects. Ghana offers one of four rainforest tree canopy walks in the world! Get a literal bird’s eye view and observe the breathtaking beauty of the rainforest below you. Explore Ghana’s beaches. White sand and sea turtle sightings combine with water sports or lounging in the slight breeze to make an amazing beach experience. Wildlife is abundant throughout the country and Ghana is home savannah elephants and many other mammals, including seven types of monkeys. The urban experiences deliver cathedrals, museums, theaters, restaurants and more. Volunteers will not be bored in Ghana!
