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30 Dec 2024
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Description
We have three playgroup and kindergarten schools and one elementary school in wonderfully diverse Surabaya and Sidoarjo, Indonesia. Our playgroup kindergarten school (Peek A Boo) teach children from 18th months up to six years of age in a fun and caring environment. Our Elementary/ Primary School (Vision School) teach children from six years up to 12 years. All of our schools are national schools all children learn English starting from playgroup. We believe in a multicultural and diverse education system including all races and religions.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Babysitting and creative play
Language practice
Art Projects
Help with Computers/ Internet
Teaching
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
As a volunteer with us you will benefit from meeting with a great group of people and adorable children. Learn about the education system here in Indonesia see a typical school day for local children, try some local foods, improve your language skills, and your knowledge about Indonesia’s amazing people and culture.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We are looking for native English speakers to help teach our children about different cultures from different countries around the world.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
We provide free accommodation at our boarding house with private bedroom, kitchen with cooking facilities, and bathroom. The boarding house is near the schools, and within 10-minute walking distance of many shops, restaurants, local coffee shops and an outdoor swimming pool and gymnasium. Surabaya city and airport is only thirty minutes away by taxi with a lot of fantastic tourist places including shopping malls, restaurant’s, parks, nightlife, museums any many more.
What else ...
Surabaya the second biggest city in Indonesia on East Java island is driving distance from a variety of wonderful tourist attractions. Bromo an active volcano which is famous for its breathing views, Madura Island with many beautiful beaches, Semeru the highest mountain in East Java, Malang which has many beaches, rivers, mountains, hot springs, and local tea fields. Surabaya train station and airport is only 30 minutes from our school. Waru train station is only 10 minutes from the school and has external connections to other train stations around Java including Yogyakarta which has Borobudur temple which is the biggest Hindu temple in the world.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Feedback (9)
My experience with Ms. Lina and Mr. Rico during my Workaway stay in Surabaya was absolutely fantastic. They were exceptional hosts who ensured my comfort and made my stay memorable. They frequently invited me to join them for various activities such as going to church, visiting malls, or hiking.
Key Highlights:
- Stayed in Surabaya… read more
Ms Lina helped me with everything when i needed something and also went to the doctor with me when i was sick. We also visited a temple together.
The school is located in the center so i was very independent and could go out after work. My working hours where flexible and i… read more
Let's start from the volunteer work exchange. There are basically 3 different schools, 2 for playgroup/kindergarten and 1 for both primary and kindergarten, so you'll have a rotating schedule between all of them from morning to lunch time.
All the students are simply… read more
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My experience with Ms. Lina and Mr. Rico during my Workaway stay in Surabaya was absolutely fantastic. They were exceptional hosts who ensured my comfort and made my stay memorable. They frequently invited me to join them for various activities such as going to church, visiting malls, or hiking.
Key Highlights:
- Stayed in Surabaya… read more
Ms Lina helped me with everything when i needed something and also went to the doctor with me when i was sick. We also visited a temple together.
The school is located in the center so i was very independent and could go out after work. My working hours where flexible and i… read more
Let's start from the volunteer work exchange. There are basically 3 different schools, 2 for playgroup/kindergarten and 1 for both primary and kindergarten, so you'll have a rotating schedule between all of them from morning to lunch time.
All the students are simply… read more
We learnt a lot in this little time and that was mostly because of enthusiasm and passion Ophèlie and Victoria had for the project.
They shared their livings and cultures with Vision primary school and Peek a Boo… read more
The children are brilliant and… read more
We totally understand that it's not easy for them to have some sharing and teaching session with our kids, especially the younger… read more
It was one of the best workaway experiences we have had.
In fact, we had originally planned to stay for two or three weeks and instead stayed for four weeks.
Every person we worked with was so kind and generous,… read more
