TEFL Program
Program Overview
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. 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.
The English education project was started in 1992. Since then more than 500 Volunteers have been assigned to teach English in middle and high schools in urban and rural communities around Romania. Currently, there are more than 60 Volunteers teaching English in schools throughout Romania.
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.
TEFL Overview Flyer (pdf)
Program Information
The following is the program information for the TEFL program and was adopted for 2011 calendar year:
TEFL Program Information (in Romanian)
Meet our TEFL Program Staff. . .
Mirela Marinescu, TEFL Program Manager
Laura Botezatu, TEFL Program Manager
Raluca Anichitoaie, Junior TEFL Program Manager
The TEFL Program Brochure provides background information about the program, highlights examples of partnerships and reviews several successful projects. You can download the brochure here: TEFL Program Brochure