Program: Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)
Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) sector assists Romania
in its goals to integrate into the world market and develop the potential
of its communities by increasing the quality and availability of English
language instruction in schools.
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Playing cards (2007).
There is a Memorandum of Understanding between the Peace Corps and the Ministry of Education, Youth and Research, outlining rights and responsibilities of parties involved. TEFL Volunteers teach English to students at beginner, intermediate and even advanced levels in middle and high schools throughout Romania. They collaborate with Romanian English teachers to supplement the national curriculum and their teaching focuses on developing students’ communication skills in English. They also direct their classes toward helping students become independent thinkers and problem solvers. The Volunteers may develop lessons on subjects such as: American History, Geography, Literature, Culture and Civilization, Human Rights, or Drama.
Throughout their service, TEFL Volunteers also develop community projects
in their schools and/or communities. These vary widely, from drama,
debate, volunteer clubs or English clubs for students and adults,
to environmental projects, sports activities, camps, school newspapers,
and inter-school competitions. They also assist their schools with
the development of teaching materials and teacher training activities.
The English education project was started in 1992. Since then more than 450 Volunteers have been assigned to teach English in middle and high schools in urban and rural communities around Romania. Currently, there are approximately 60 Volunteers teaching English in schools throughout Romania.
Program Information
The following is the program information for the TEFL program and was adopted for 2008-2010 calendar years.
• Project Plan 2008-2010 (in English) »
• Project Plan 2008-2010 (in limba romana) »
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Teaching kids (2007).
Meet the Staff
Mirela Creanga, TEFL Program Manager
Laura Botezatu, TEFL Program Assistant
Program Brochure
The Environmental Program Overview brochure provides background information about the program, highlights examples of partnerships and reviews several successful projects. You can download the brochure here:
• Program Brochure- PDF Attachment »
• Program Brochure- Webversion 1st page, 2nd page »
Request a Volunteer
If you are interested in requesting a volunteer please download and complete the following application and return by email it to TEFL@RO.PEACECORPS.GOV or by mail at Str. Negustori #16, Sector 2, Bucuresti Romania.
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Romanian students practice traditional dances during a summer camp in Suceava. Photo by Zack Baddorf.
TEFL Volunteers' Proejcts
The following are several highlighted projects
The Halloween Leadership and Fundraising Project
A TEFL Volunteer worked with her school to establsih a Halloween Carnival. The carnival purpose was to be a fundraising activity for the school and also teach to eadership and teamwork to the school's students and teachers. The Carnival was a success both by raising $750 dollars and by teaching new skills that will allow the school to create and operate other fundraising activities in the future.
English Summer Camp
A TEFL volunteer and her counterpart organized an English summer school for high school students at Colegiul National "Grigore Moisil" in Onesti. Read More »
For more information on the TEFL program, or to initiate collaboration with a Peace Corps TEFL Volunteer, please contact TEFL@ro.peacecorps.gov.
"The most rewarding thing for me is when I get to school and the kids are working with me and learning, having a good time, and they tell me “Thank you for being here.” (Phillip Wren)"