Are you looking for a unique and memorable experience? Apply to teach in India!
India, a major economic superpower continues to face stern challenges in the public education sector. It is still ranked 161 on the World Education index with a literacy rate of only 54.27 %. The major reasons for the low literally rate is the very high drop our rate of students, shortage of infrastructure and poor level of teacher training. Only 15% of Indian students reach high school, and just 7% graduate.
More and more people are studying English in India, mainly to boost career prospects. India is known as the software hub of the world and very often a lot of global companies now have call centres in India. There are many companies who now also organize English training so their employees become fluent in English which is beneficial on the global market.
International teachers with in public/private schools, colleges, universities, language schools and companies. As a teacher you can bring your own experiences, new ideas and energy to help the children understand the importance of education. They act as a role model to encourage students to choose school and education over dropping out and work.
There are paid teaching jobs available in places like Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Ahmadabad, Chennai, Kolkata, Surat, Pune and Jaipur. If you are after a rewarding experience, you could apply to volunteer in India and help educational placements, which are usually located in the countryside outreach centres and rural communities, some of which have very limited resources.
You can assist the local teachers with an aim to spread the awareness towards importance of education, regular schooling and its benefits.
After the experience of teaching in India, you will be far better placed than anyone to cope with the workplace realities of today. This experience will really be beneficial to your career and a fascinating cultural experience.
How to Get Started
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