About Program
Want to work with kids in the shadow of a volcano on the largest island-in-a-lake in the world? Want to create opportunities for rural Nicaraguans in an increasingly global world? Come to Ometepe Bilingual School (OBS)! Here the contributions of volunteers are vital in delivering a bilingual curriculum to our students.
We are similar to a charter school in the U.S. OBS follows the Ministry of Education curriculum (delivered in Spanish by local teachers), is free for students, and has open enrollment. Our limited class size (12 students) and English language components differentiate us from Nicaragua's public schools and our no-fee program differentiates us from private schools in Nicaragua.
As a volunteer, responsibilities will include assisting the classroom teacher in implementing activities and supporting student learning; leading the class in English language activities; and planning activities (for execution in Spanish or English) at the direction of the classroom teacher.
Questions & Answers
Location
Nicaragua is a less touristed destination than some of its neighbors like costa rica, Belize, and Guatemala. Because of this, it is a relatively untarnished country with plenty of surfing spots, volcanoes, and divers paradises. Nicaragua is abundant in natural beauty and everything here comes with a smaller price-tag than other Latin American countries.
