South Africa TEFL Experience
€1,076.00 was €1,345.00
Over the two months I have had an unbelievable time, easily some of the best experiences of my life. But there will be one thing which stands out amongst all of our meals, treks, activities, teaching, and mini adventures; some of the best moments over the last two months were made or made better by the people we spent them with.
Craig, South Africa
I never want to leave and you can’t make me! Each day that has passed I have fallen more and more in love with South Africa and felt more and more at home. Friendships have grown stronger, the weather has got warmer and teaching has got easier.
Rachel, South Africa
I couldn’t have asked for a better end to my adventure in South Africa, and would recommend any South African teachers to take part in the Kruger trip. You will see breath-taking sights and animals which you may not ever get a chance to see again! A once in a lifetime opportunity!
Megan, South Africa
Overview
No degree or teaching experience required!
Immerse yourself in the diverse country of South Africa – help students improve their English in the week and hit the beach in your downtime. If this sounds up your street then our South Africa TEFL Experience is for you. You’ll have our full support from the moment you book and the orientation weekend lets you get to know your fellow interns (or should we say future friends?) Based in the seaside town of Fish Hoek, you’ll be assisting the teachers in the classroom and providing one-to-one support for the students. Although English is spoken in South Africa the ability levels vary so you’ll need to bring your A game with exciting and new teaching tools.
Spend your free time outside the classroom taking full advantage of the outdoor activities, from surfing to trekking Table Mountain. If you fancy it (and who wouldn’t?) you can add on the amazing Kruger safari trip. A 3 day experience far from the norm – you’ll camp in the bush, enjoy traditional braai cooking and spot incredible animals like elephants, giraffes and lions!
75%
Teaching
25%
Travel
In-country Support
*please note, this is a guide only
- 120 hour TEFL qualification
- 8 weeks’ practical teaching experience
- 3 days’ optional safari in Kruger National Park
- Orientation & full support throughout
Trip details
Day 1 Arrival in South Africa
On arriving at Cape Town airport, you’ll be met by a member of our in-country team and transferred to the intern house in the seaside town, Fish Hoek. Take in the views, and get to know the other teachers over a welcome meal!
Day 2 - 4 Welcome to South Africa!
Learn about local life in South Africa in your 2 day orientation, where you’ll also take a guided tour around nearby Masiphumelele Township. This will give you an eye-opening glimpse of the realities of life for many of the young students you’ll be teaching. Your first weekend will then be yours to enjoy, so get out and explore!
Day 5 - 57 Your teaching experience
Now it’s time to get teaching! You’ll catch public transport (multi people taxi) from the teacher house to school. During your teaching week, Mondays to Fridays will be spent assisting the teachers in the classroom – the childrens’ abilities will vary massively as there are eleven national languages of South Africa! As English is relatively widely spoken, lessons will usually be conducted in English. A lot of work will be on a one-to-one basis helping students, and acting as teaching assistant helping out with a full class. At breaktimes you’ll be supervising play, and afternoon lessons will often consist of games, sports etc.
Your evenings and weekends are yours to enjoy – there are loads of things to do and see in South Africa. Enjoy the fantastic food and drink wherever you turn and the gorgeous landscapes, beaches with countless outdoor pursuits waiting to be explored.
Day 57 - 60 Kruger safari trip
This optional add-on will take you deep into the heart of South Africa’s wildest plains. Spend three days led by expert local guides, camping South African-style in the bush, stuffing yourself with traditional braai cooking and spotting fantastic wildlife like elephants, rhino and lions!
Where will I be going?
Kruger National Park
One of the largest game reserves in Africa it became South Africa’s first national park in 1926. All of the Big Five game animals can be found at Kruger National Park – the African lion, African elephant, Cape buffalo, African leopard and rhinoceros, fingers crossed you spot them all!
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Inclusions
What's included?
- 120 Hour Online TEFL Qualification
- Advice & pre-departure preparation
- Airport pick-up & in-country transfers
- Orientation and tour of Masiphumelele township
- Great shared intern house in peaceful Fish Hoek
- 8 weeks’ teaching experience
- Optional 3 day Kruger National Park Big 5 safari (additional cost: £250)
- Full in-country support throughout
What's not included?
- Flights – international & internal
- Visas
- Police check
- Meals & extra spending £35/$60 a week
- Travel insurance
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Am I eligible?
What you need:
- Be fluent in English
- Be aged 18+
- Be ready for an adventure teaching English abroad
What you don't need:
- Prior teaching experience
- A second language
You’ll need to be TEFL trained to teach in South Africa – but with our 120 Hour TEFL Course included in the price, we’ve got you covered.
- 120 hours online TEFL training – study anywhere, on any device and get the skills you need to teach English confidently.
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What will I need to organise?
Before you travel, there are a few things you need to sort. Keep things easy for yourself and don’t leave them ‘til the last minute!
- International flights: You’ll require return flights to Cape Town International Airport (CPT).
- Internal flights: If you’re attending the optional Kruger safari, you’ll need to organise flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg (JNB).
- Visas: Free visa for 90 days.
- Budget: We recommend budgeting approximately £35/$60 a week.
- Police check: You must carry a clean police check. For the UK you’ll need to pay approximately £25 for a Disclosure Scotland. For all other countries, please consult your local police department (costs may vary).
- Travel insurance: this is really important – dont forget to sort yours before you travel! Travel insurance can be complicated – so click here for some great advice from our friends at the FCO.
Available dates
| From | To | |
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| 20th April 2017 | 15th June 2017 | Available |
| 27th July 2017 | 21st September 2017 | Available |
| 12th October 2017 | 7th December 2017 | Available |
| 18th January 2018 | 15th March 2018 | Available |
| 12th April 2018 | 7th June 2018 | Available |
| 19th July 2018 | 13th September 2018 | Available |
| 11th October 2018 | 6th December 2018 | Available |