New Era Galapagos Foundation

As a non-profit foundation made up entirely of volunteers, the New Era Galapagos Foundation is always looking for individuals interested in understanding the needs and interests of the people of San Cristobal. We seek open-minded individuals from all walks of life who share our passion for the environment and its conservation, and who would relish the opportunity to live and work in a natural paradise like the Galapagos Islands.

English teaching volunteers will be based at the NEGF centre, which is based in the centre of town on the 'Malecon' (promenade), right on the seafront of Puerto Baquerizo Moreno. The NEGF centre offers after school English courses during the afternoons and evenings for children anged 5 - 17 and adults.

The NEGF educational program runs parallel to the school year, which runs from April - January (In much of mainlaind Ecuador the regular school year runs from approximately late September to the end of June)

Teaching Timetable

The New Era Galapagos classes are held in three month cycles:

  - April - June
  - July - September
  - October - December.

A summer camp program is held for 4-5 weeks, mid-February to mid-March. Adult classes continue in the evenings during the mid-January to March period.

- English classes are held four afternoons a week (Mon - Thurs)
- The children's classes last for one hour each from 3.00 - 4.00pm, 4.00 - 5.00pm and 5.00 - 6.00pm. On Friday afternoons no regular classes are held, but the children may come to watch films or participate in special activities.
- The adult English classes are also an hour each in two blocks, from 7.00 - 8.00pm and 8.00 - 9.00pm.

Students are divided into beginner, elementary, or intermediate levels. There are also a few advanced students. The majority of the students are at the beginning or elementary levels. Most of the beginner and elementary classes have between 8 and 25 students. In the larger classes, there may be two teachers sharing the teaching responsibilities, which will be discussed and explained on your arrival.