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  South Africa

Durations of Program: 7-12 months and 1-2 years
Typical Duration of Program: 7-12 months
Dates: Departs early July

Description: Teach math, science and accounting in public high schools in Western Cape Province. Housing provided by schools. Living allowance of approx. $300/month.

Qualifications / Skills Needed:
* Bachelors
* Must be fluent in English
* Comfortable working in cross-cultural environments
* Independent worker
* Good people skills and organizational skills
* Flexibility and creativity in problem solving
* Interest in international education and development

Minimum Education: Bachelors

Language: English

Language Used As A Medium of Teaching: English

Cost in US$: 4990

Salary / Pay: Living allowance of approx. $300/month.

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer Projects: academic reinforcement, education, secondary education and teaching

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants. .

Participants Travel to South Africa in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• In-Person Interview when Feasible
• Letters of Reference
• Physical Exam/Health Records
• Resume
• Transcript
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time Is 1-2 weeks

Post Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Exit DebriefingAbroad

WorldTeach's Mission Statement: WorldTeach is a non-profit, non-governmental organization based at the Center for International Development at Harvard University that provides opportunities for individuals to make a meaningful contribution to international education by living and working as volunteer teachers in developing countries. WorldTeach offers summer and year-long programs in American Samoa, Bangladesh, Bulgaria, Chile, China, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guyana, Marshall Islands, Mongolia, Micronesia, Namibia, Poland, Rwanda, South Africa, and Thailand.

Year Founded: 1986