Teaching Abroad in Bolivia

Teaching Abroad in Bolivia

"I met so many amazing people in Bolivia. They're really friendly and want to show you everything and take you everywhere"

When you arrive at Cochabamba Airport, you will be met by a member of our Bolivia team. It's a small airport, and once you've collected your luggage and gone through immigration, look out for the Teaching Abroad sign.

Daniela Viljoen, our Director for Bolivia, or one of our other staff members will introduce you to Cochabamba, showing you where to find an internet café, how to phone home, where to catch a bus or a taxi from, and how to locate the Teaching Abroad Bolivia office.

You will have time to relax with your host family who will be keen to settle you in and make you feel at home. After a couple of days of finding your feet in Bolivia, Daniela will introduce you to your project supervisor and you will decide on a timetable. If you have any questions or problems, Daniela and her team are on the end of the phone 24 hours a day, or you can walk into the office during the day. Daniela also e-mails out a regular newsletter to help you and the other volunteers keep in touch and to advertise any activities going on in the coming weeks.

As part of your Bolivia programme you are entitled to free Spanish lessons if you wish. These are given on a one-to-one basis with students from the Universidad Mayor de San Simon. Typically you will have around 3 hours per week, split into two sessions.

The timetable for your Spanish lessons will be devised once you have a work programme. It's a great idea to bring a Spanish text-book along with to help in your lessons.

Ximana, Daniela and Carmen TPA - Bolivia Staff

Statue of Christ, Cochabamba

Local bus