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We are a small, private, alternative school option for children in our area. We run a theme-based, holistic and needs based program. We use English as our main medium of instruction. Our children currently range from 3 to 18 years old.
We are situated on an Eco-farm in Bang Phra, Chonburi, Thailand.Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practiceTeachingUN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
From being with us, you will be able to participate in a unique learning environment and enjoy working with some motivated children. You will be working in a multi-cultural environment with a unique Thai style.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We are looking for people who are flexible and can take objectives and create a fun and interesting lesson for small groups of children at the eco-farm Learning Center as well as supervise and support the program that is already running.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Thai: FluentAccommodation
The Eco-farm is able to provide a multi-cultural environment with rustic shared accommodation and shared bathroom facilities. The farm is in a small town with a night market and a quiet atmosphere.
What else ...
We have a cook who provides the food (meat and vegetarian options only) for the community. If you require further food you can purchased it at the local market which is within walking distance.
We can provide computers with internet after 4pm and a wifi that can be a bit inconsistent.
To get the full benefit of your time with us we ask that you stay a minimum of two weeks.
We provide a full community experience and ask volunteers to participate fully in the community on working days, Monday to Friday and understand the community aspect on Saturday and Sunday as well.A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
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Why?
Because I could learn so much about the different school system - which was totally different to the one we are (unfortunately) used to have…Then, here the children have many different activities to do, not only rational,… read more
The school is, as it says on the profile, not the 'normal' school. It has a totally different teaching method and in the beginning it is a bit getting used to, but once you know how it works you can see/learn how valuable this type of teaching can be.
Before this I've never really taught children but they… read more
If you are planning to go there you… read more
We miss him so much!
This bilingual learning center encourages their students from 3 to 15 years old to take care of themselves first and actively exercise their communication and social skills as active listening, confidence, empathy,… read more
I was there during an extra week of activities in April so the schedule was a bit different from that of a normal school week. Me and 2 other teachers had a group of approximately 30 kids and we provided mostly fun, short lessons and… read more
Thank you very much Camila and Josefa!
Every day is different and you can learn about holistic… read more
Thank you very much Tatiana
The kids are lovely! From the youngest to the "oldest". All of them have very good manners and are very polite and nice!
They have a very high level of English,even the 3 years old!
The school its amazing: the kind of holistic education its very interesting,its not a very… read more
You were an awesome volunteer, willing to help in everything and never complaining! You fitted in extremely well in our community by getting along with everyone and being easy to chat… read more
This is a speacial place, where the kids learn in a different way to see the world. They are very curios and always the time want to know more about you and they are happy when you ask about them culture. The fact that there is a Eco-farm, is more interested and also gave a another environment… read more
I stayed at the farm for 2 weeks and the first week was the holiday program. The topic was Food and cooking so we taught the children everything about it and also what a healthy diet should be like. These children are well behaved and it seemed that they are eager to learn! Altogether it was a lot fun… read more
The kids, who are lovely, they learn in an open and friendly environment helped by the teachers.
I mainly helped with the toddlers and kids that needed a bit of extra attention and enjoyed their different personalities.… read more
Thanks very much
PS I think the line about Guillermo is supposed to be a great 'guy'!
I had an amazing time. Doing some hours at the school during the day, and then, going to the market, doing some sport or yoga together with the other volunteers, and playing some guitar with… read more
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I hope come back soon and get involved in the regular school.. Sorry for the mistakes, maybe i can be student to improve my english ;)
Xxxx Ana
I enjoyed helping out with the children and meeting them , they are all very talented in there own way and have lots of energy and… read more
Hope the best and good luck to everyone!
Andrea&Clara
Ray
Francis is an amazing woman. She give you the feeling,… read more
Jennifer is an independent person who did not require… read more
Frances is an incredible woman with so much energy and patience, I am so glad I could help out with the… read more