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Teach English in Chile for 3 Months with Greenheart Travel
Teach English in Chile for 3 Months with Greenheart Travel
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Location
  • Chile
Length
4 - 12 weeks
Classroom Audience
Middle School
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Program Details

Qualifications
  • Native English speaker
  • Citizen of the EU, UK, Ireland, USA, Canada, South Africa, New Zealand, or Australia
  • Bachelor’s degree OR TEFL certification (at least a 100 hours online course)
  • No criminal record (with the exception of traffic or other minor violations)
  • Must be prepared to make teaching and time with host family a priority
Classroom Audience
Middle School
Housing
Host Family
Weekly Classroom Hours
20
Age Min.
21
Age Max
35

Pricing

Price Details
Program Fee: USD $1,900

What's Included:
• Airport pickup
• 1-week comprehensive group orientation in Santiago
• 10-week placements throughout Chile
• Transportation from Santiago to your placement city
• Monthly stipend of 90,000 Chilean pesos to offset expenses
• Homestay with a vetted host family (private bedroom)
• 2 meals per day with host family
• International medical insurance
• Pre-departure support from an experienced program manager
• Emergency support and assistance throughout your program
• Support from a regional coordinator near your placement

*Program costs do not include the airfare to Santiago, additional meals or free time/travel spending.
What's Included
Accommodation Airport Transfers Some Activities Some Meals Travel Insurance
What's Not Included
Airfare
Oct 17, 2018
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About Program

Greenheart Travel's Teach English in Chile program is a short-term option to gain teaching experience in South America! You’ll spend a week at orientation in Santiago before embarking on a 10-week teaching assistantship in placements throughout Chile. This is your chance to improve your Spanish-speaking skills by living with a host family to get a well-rounded, immersive cultural experience!

It looks like this program may not be available right now, but don’t worry, Greenheart has plenty of other amazing programs to check out!

Program Highlights

  • 1-week comprehensive group orientation in Santiago
  • 10-week placements throughout Chile
  • Small monthly stipend to help offset expenses
  • Host family accommodation and 2 meals a day
  • Make a difference in an underserved community

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Diversity & Inclusion 💙

We appreciate that everyone has a unique worldview and value everyone regardless of age, race, ethnicity, gender or gender identity, ability, military status, religion, sexual orientation or political view. We are committed to building relationships and ensuring everyone we encounter feels welcomed, respected, and accepted. Greenheart is committed to helping anyone find the best program fit and will go the extra mile to make sure our participants feel safe and supported wherever they end up.
Greenheart Travel welcomes travelers identifying as LGTBQ+, and is committed to helping you find the best program for you. We can provide information on the cultural norms of our destination countries and are prepared to advise you on the best programs based on your needs and interests.
While most of our programs could be a good fit, we also know that certain cultures and countries are more accepting of and prepared to host LGBTQ+ people than others. We are committed to working with LGBTQ+ people to determine which experiences may be the right fit for them. Please reach out if you want to discuss which of our programs might fit you best ahead of applying or set up a phone call with us.
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Greenheart works with partners who have varying levels of what is considered "good mental health". While we cannot change their eligibility conditions, we will work with participants to the best of our abilities in order to get them the program placement they want. We encourage you to discuss your specific situation with us directly, before securing these documents.
Greenheart Travel welcomes students of varying ability to explore their study abroad options! While resources and support differ from country to country, Greenheart Travel staff work with individual students as needed to find program options that will set students up for success.

Impact 🌎

We believe in supporting our travelers to make a positive impact in their communities. The Greenheart Club provides Greenheart Grant funding to alumni projects all over the world.
As the leading eco-friendly exchange organization, we are passionate about helping travelers explore the globe while respecting the environment and cultural heritage of the destinations they explore.
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Greenheart Travel is a branch of Greenheart International, a Chicago-based organization that connects people and planet to create global leaders through personal development, volunteer service, environmentalism, fair trade, and cultural exchange. We provide resources, grants, and experiences to those who want to immerse themselves in another culture and leave it better than when they arrived. Through volunteering, creating relationships and more.
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Maddy
United States
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Great Experience

Oct 17, 2018

I lived in San Jose de la Mariquina, a small town near Valdivia, and taught English at a local school for 3 months in 2018 (April-July). The program was initially arranged through Greenheart, but once I arrived in Chile, all of the support was handled through their Chilean partner organization, Experiment. Everything went smoothly and the folks from Experiment were friendly and readily available via email. I had no formal classroom teaching experience beforehand, but the week-long orientation at the start of the program helped me feel prepared. I worked in a school that serves students of all ages, from per-K through high school, so each day was different and I was definitely never bored. The kids were adorable and excited to have me in their school.

I was lucky to be placed with an awesome host family and had a great time living in my small community. There was another American teacher in my town and we frequented the handful of cafes and bars together after school and made a band of Chilean friends. The closest big city, Valdivia, was a 1 hour bus ride away, so having a social life really depended on integrating with the locals—which ended up being great because it forced me to improve my Spanish. I think the key to this program is having an open mind and being flexible, because you could really end up anywhere in the country, from a small town to a big city, and with any type of family. Chile is huge, and although I managed to take a good number of weekend trips, I feel like I only scratched the surface in getting to know the country. I imagine others will have an entirely different experience from me depending on their placements!

I'd say the one downside of this program is the cost. You earn a small stipend while teaching, but it is not nearly enough to replace initial program fee. If you are interested in traveling on the weekends, it is essential to come with extra savings. That being said, I wouldn't trade my experience for anything. But if earning money is a priority for you, this program probably isn't a fit.

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Community Questions

Do I need a degree or higher education?

Hi Samantha! A 4 year degree is not required if you have a TEFL certification (at least 100 hours). Hope that helps! You can read more here: https://greenhearttravel.org/program/adult/teach/teach-engl…

By Greenheart Travel on January 7, 2019

Location

Location:
Chile
Currency:
Chilian Peso
Weather:
Jan-Mar
84 F / 41 F
Apr-Jun
73 F / 30 F
Jul-Sep
66 F / 30 F
Oct-Dec
82 F / 37 F
Airports:
Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International
( SCL )
El Tepual Airport
( PMC )
El Loa Airport
( CJC )

If you are interested in seeing a desert that some have compared to Mars, skiing in the middle of summer, and star-gazing without pollution, Chile might just be your perfect destination. Try colorful Valparaiso, bustling Santiago, or the beautiful Patagonia region.

About Greenheart

Greenheart Travel is a 501(c)3 non-profit, mission-driven organization based in Chicago, USA. We are passionate about providing immersive cultural experiences for teenagers and adults in countries all over the world. We believe in the power of travel; a power that broadens perspective and turns strangers into family. It’s this belief that motivates...

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