Teaching Internship and Base Camp Trek Program in Nepal

Teaching Internship: Schools in Nepal often lack appropriate funding and resources to adequately teach children. As English is an international language, it is becoming more and more of a required skill for job placement, educational advancement and future success. Many classes are delivered in English by Nepali teachers, who frequently have only a basic level English. Besides formal teaching, Teaching Internship in Nepal may get involved in organizing activities which encourage the personal development of students, using their initiative to learn life skills. teaching Interns may form student groups, which allow further educational experiences for the children, with a particular focus on capacity-building and English language development.

If you enjoy teaching and work great with children, this is the perfect internship for you. This is a very good opportunity for interns with an educational background to learn the basic fundamentals of teaching a class and gain some experience in their desired profession. Though no teaching experience or skill is needed, interns joining the teaching program should have good English, both written and verbal. Interns are expected to be flexible and patient. You should have passion and love for teaching, English and conversation.

As an Intern of Teaching Internship, you may:

• Teach English, mathematics, environmental science, pure science, international history, computer science
• Organize extra-curricular activities like games, drawing, singing, dancing and other creative education activities
• Support for educational tours, homework, monitoring academic progress and in administrative support.
• Assist to main English teacher depending up on your confidence level and teaching experience.

Most students of the school are between the ages of 5 and 13. In Nepal , the English teacher follows fixed English curricula. Therefore, you will mostly follow fixed English curricula (each grade has its own English book).If you want, you can work as a main teacher. Generally you are not alone and will be assisted by other teachers within the school. Interns who teach English in Nepal work with several teaching project in several Government or private schools in any parts of Nepal. In Nepal , English is not part of the standard primary public school curriculum. Compared to students at the private schools, students at the public schools have very little knowledge of basic English. Your role as an intern can make a difference in these student’s lives and prepare them for an easier transition to higher schools. Many Nepali children dream of speaking English.

Annapurna Base Camp Trek starts at Nayapul and is half an hour’s drive north of the Pokhara metropolitan. This wonderful trek explores diverse ethnic groups and their interesting cultures, the local communities found here are Gurung, Magar, and Thakali and we are warmly welcomed by these local tribes; blended with this is a glimpse of beautiful flora and fauna found in this area. Annapurna Base Camp Trek itinerary presented here takes 12 days, starting from Nayapul one drive from Pokhara) and going north up to Ghorepani and the famous viewpoint at Poon Hill. From Ghorepani, you go eastward to Chomrong and then north again entering the Modi Kola Valley which leads up to the Base Camp. Many people trek the circuit Nayapul-Ghorepani-Ghandruk-Nayapul, which is very rewarding in itself. Annapurna Base Camp Trek can easily be done with children as well. This trek route passes through spectacular and tranquil landscapes, charming Gurung and Magar villages, lush green Rhododendron, bamboo and alpine forests to the trip’s last and final destination, Annapurna Base Camp at the height of 4130m (13546ft.).

After Annapurna Base Camp, we revert back to Pokhara via Jhinu Danda & Pothana, on the way we haul up at Jhinu Danda to soak the sweat of our bodies in the healthy hot springs found there & then head back to Pokhara to chill out by the serene lake. On this trek, we bunk out in cosy teahouse lodges & enjoy the sumptuous apple pies found here. This is a ‘must-do’ trek at least once in a lifetime.

Highlights of Annapurna Base Camp Trek

• Splendid views of Dhaulagiri, Himchuli, Mt Fishtail and Annapurna  and glacier and other mountain views from Annapurna Base Camp
• Sightseeing tour around the historic UNESCO world heritage sites in Kathmandu Valley and also in Pokhara.
• Experience ancient Gurung and Magar villages, culture and lifestyle
• Poon Hill is the greatest sunrise viewpoint on the top of the Himalayas.
• Nature hot springs in Jhinu Danda
• Annapurna base camp (4130M) and Machhapuchare Base Camp.