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Ghana - Teaching and Sports Coaching

Challenge:: Teaching & Sports
Destination:: *Ghana, Africa Combos
Departure Dates From:: 01/01/1970

Overview

Home to some of Africa's friendliest people, Ghana is the place where MAD began back in 1998 and we've been here ever since! Formerly known as the Gold Coast, Ghana has stunning beaches and scenery but it's the warmth of the people and the vibrancy of their culture that will take your breath away. Our Teaching and Sports Combo Projects are based in Ho in the Volta Region, around 3 hours from Accra and the coast.

Trip Details

Project: Teaching Placement

Accommodation: Living in the Madventurer house in Ho

Age: Minimum of 18 years old to 25 years old

Airport: arrival Accra airport

School Terms: The schools will be shut from the last week in July to the second week in September as well as for a few weeks between September and November, however you can still get involved in the orphanage placement and help to organise and run summer classes during this time.

Teaching and Sport Placements

On arrival to the school the headmaster will introduce you to the school and together you can decide on your timetable and the most appropriate programme for you. In general if you have more experience you can launch straight into taking lessons and if less experienced you can find yourself working as a classroom assistant or helping those who need extra attention.

Share your passion for football by joining us on a football coaching project in Ghana! Plan and run sessions, pass on your knowledge, gain invaluable coaching experience and share in Ghana's enthusiasm and love for the beautiful game!

Alternatively why not coach Netball, Volleyball, Basketball or Hockey!

Education in Ghana

The Ghana Education Service (Ministry of Education) is the government department responsible for the education system in Ghana. Children start school in Ghana at the age of six. They must complete 6 years at primary School, followed by 3 years at Junior Secondary School. It is compulsory and free for all children to complete these first 9 years of basic education.

The National Curriculum for Primary Education includes the following subjects and is delivered in English: Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Cultural Studies, Ghanaian Languages, English, Agriculture, Life Skills and PE. The curriculum for Junior Secondary Education includes Vocational Skills, Technical Skills/drawing, integrated science and French (optional), in addition to the subjects mentioned above.

Despite progress made in education following the introduction by the government of the Education Reform Programme in 1987, and the implementation of FCUBE (Free Compulsory Universal Basic Education) between 1996-2005, under-funding, lack of resources, teacher shortages and strikes are just some of the factors which inhibit the delivery of a comprehensive Education System.

Pre- departure Link

The following links will take you to our pre-departure information for the Ghana Urban Placements. You can access the "Full Project Trip Notes for 2010" departures. The trip notes will give you all the info you need to get organised including itinerary, what to pack, arrivals & departures, accommodation, visas, safety, security, cultural sensitivity plus lots more.