English Teaching in Ubud, Bali
Location
Ubud, Bali, Indonesia
Duration
Minimum stay: 1 week
Languages
English
Institution
Yayasan Widya Guna
About This Project
English is an essential international language. This project helps local students develop basic conversational English skills.
Teaching takes place Monday to Friday. Volunteers typically arrive on Sunday and begin teaching on Monday afternoon. Responsibilities include:
- Discussing students' prior learning with the local team to avoid repeating material
- Planning lessons and finding new ways to help students learn effectively
- Teaching from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. each weekday
- Reflecting on how to improve the curriculum
Requirements
Participants must be at least 18 years old and fluent in English.
Dates and Commitment
Available dates
Year-round
Accommodation
The source indicates that three meals per day may be provided by the host organization, though the homestay may not provide meals on weekends; volunteers may coordinate with the host family if needed. Volunteers may stay at the host family's homestay, typically in shared rooms for two to three people.
Arrival Instructions
Teaching takes place in the afternoon, leaving mornings and evenings free to explore Ubud and surrounding areas. Weekends are available for trips around Bali and nearby islands. The project is based in Ubud. Nearby attractions include Ubud Palace, Tirta Empul Temple, Monkey Forest, coffee plantations, waterfalls, volcanoes, rice terraces, Tanah Lot, Ulun Danu Beratan Temple, Uluwatu Cliff, Kuta Beach, Jimbaran Beach, and Nusa Lembongan. The host family may be able to help arrange trips. Penida Island and the Gili Islands are also popular nearby destinations.
Legacy Program Cost Details
Airport pickup may be available (listed in the legacy source as approximately $42, shared among travelling volunteers). Volunteers staying longer than one month may be exempt from the airport pickup fee. Requires confirmation from the host.
Application and Selection Process
Submit an application through the program page on the SOAR website. Use the on-platform application and messaging process for all pre-booking communication. Confirm availability before making travel arrangements such as flights or visas.
Apply for This Project
The host organization also runs Chinese teaching and disability support programs. Volunteers may participate in other projects to experience local community activities in depth.
Refund guarantee: 100% 30+ days before arrival; 50% 14+ days before arrival. Host cancellation is always refunded in full.