Such a wonderful and impactful summer that I will definitely remember for the rest of my life. There is so much goodness and joy here and in the work being done. Thank you for the opportunity—it has been incredible and faith-shaking. Wow, so good, and so sad to leave. Samantha, Summer 2018
Details
We are no longer accepting applications for Summer 2021, but we are looking forward to Summer 2022 programs!
For over 30 years, ELIC has been invited by the Chinese government to train over 75,000 English teachers in conversational English and teaching methodologies. This summer, you have the opportunity to reach the unreached by meeting and working with these English teachers from some of the most remote villages across the nation. In an honor/shame society where there is a high emphasis on success, these teachers will thrive when you show them their value as educators, teach them to have fun in the classroom, and show them hope that exists outside of a successful career. When you are not teaching, you will be able to explore the city, talk with locals, and experience the local culture. You will have the unique opportunity to pour into the lives of these dear teachers, building deep friendships and bringing hope and love. The encouragement and creativity you offer will be invaluable to them, and in turn, you will be blessed by their love and generosity.
Dates
Typical Dates: June – August
*These dates are subject to change
Cost
Cost: $3,900
What's Included:
- Food and housing
- International Travel
- Sightseeing opportunities (including the Great Wall)
- Medical and evacuation coverage
- Orientation, training, and debriefing
- Visa and document processing
- Support development materials
- Donor receipting
- Teaching curriculum
- Screening and team placement
- Contracts with individual host schools
- And more!
Resources:
At ELIC, we don’t want you to ever feel like you’re raising support on your own. We provide a wide range of resources to ensure you feel fully supported and well informed throughout the process. Some of those resources include:
- A dedicated Candidate Advisor to walk through the support raising process with you
- A Support Raising Guide, specifically written by our staff for short term service overseas
- Access to a support letter generator
- Access to support letter examples
- Access to an online donation tracking system that shows you how much you’ve raised, who’s donated to you and their contact information
- Access to an online platform that hosts a variety of helpful documents, articles and book suggestions
- A discounted rate to Provisio Fundraising Solutions – a third party financial support raising product
- Printed donor cards, business reply envelopes and stamps to get you started
Qualifications
- A minimum of a bachelor's degree required.
- All majors acceptable.
- Some teaching experience and/or training preferred.
- Proficient in speaking English.
- Enthusiasm to share your hope and life.
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