GapGuru's gap year teaching programmes in South America are based in Chile and in Ecuador. Both countries are popular tourist destinations making knowing English important to get a good job. As English is not widely spoken and the schools we work with have poor resources and few quality English teachers, gap year volunteers play an important role in teaching English to children.

Volunteers teach children in primary schools and secondary schools, and can also give lessons to young adults who want to improve their English skills. Teaching during your gap year is a good way to make a real difference helping underprivileged communities to develop. This is a chance for children from underprivileged backgrounds to interact with native English speakers and improve their English through interactive activities such as drama or singing. This is a very rewarding gap year project, during which you can make a real difference helping schools to provide better education by teaching English.

Teaching in South America is also the opportunity to explore the astounding surroundings. During your gap year you will discover a new culture while living in local communities, and you will have the chance to travel around during your spare time.

If you want to prepare yourself for teaching abroad, have a look at the GapGuru TEFL training page.

Other pages in the Teach section: Teach in Africa, Teach in Asia, Teach in Romania, TEFL Training.