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Ministry Year Program |
Ministry Semester Program |
Patagonia Sur |
| WorldTeach Role |
Pre-departure and supplemental in-country support and training |
Pre-departure and supplemental in-country support and training |
Pre-departure and supplemental in-country support and training |
| Partner Role |
Total administration of all aspects of the program in-country |
Total administration of all aspects of the program in-country |
Works through World Teach Field Director and Patagonia Sur Program Coordinator |
| In-Country Orientation and Training |
Directed by Ministry of Education Personnel (with introductory "pre-Orientation" training led by WorldTeach Field Director) |
Directed by Ministry of Education Personnel (with introductory "pre-Orientation" training led by WorldTeach Field Director) |
Orientation split between WorldTeach Field Director in Santiago and Patagonia Sur Program Coordinator |
| In-Country Support |
Directed by Ministry of Education Personnel and supplemented by WorldTeach Field Director |
Directed by Ministry of Education Personnel and supplemented by WorldTeach Field Director |
Provided by WorldTeach Field Director and Patagonia Sur Program Coordinator |
| Program Dates |
9 months - early March to early December |
5 months - mid July to early December |
10 months- mid February to mid December |
| Placement Sites |
Small to medium-sized towns in Central Chile, including more rural placements |
Small to medium-sized towns in Central Chile, including more rural placements |
Small to medium-sized towns in Southern Chile |
| Teaching Sites |
Public and semi-public schools |
Public and semi-public schools |
Public and rural schools, as well as evening adult classes |
| Student Demographic |
Primary or secondary school students |
Primary or secondary school students |
Primary, secondary and adult students |
| Language Prerequisite |
None (however, the Ministry is developing an online supplemental learning course for volunteers to complete in-country) |
None (however, the Ministry is developing an online supplemental learning course for volunteers to complete in-country) |
Possess Spanish proficiency |
| Teaching Hours Per Week |
Up to 26 total in addition to planning, grading, and extracurricular activites |
Up to 26 total in addition to planning, grading, and extracurricular activites |
Full time, in addition to planning, grading and extracurricular activities |
| Daily Teaching Times |
Regular daytime school hours |
Regular daytime school hours |
Mix of times from mornings, mid-day, afternoons and evenings. |
Volunteer Commitment
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US$4,190, in cooperation with Ministry of Education Chile |
US$3,990, in cooperation with Ministry of Education Chile |
Fully funded by Patagonia Sur Foundation, US$1500 deposit |
Volunteers must be native English speakers and must be at least 18 years old and no older than 74 by the departure date. Volunteers must also have a bachelor's degree. Successful volunteers will be flexible, mature, and have a genuine interest in both teaching and cross-cultural experiences. Teaching qualifications are not required, although prior experience will greatly strengthen your application to this competitive program.
