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Want to explore Colombia, and contribute to English language learning in Colombian high schools and colleges? Look no further than the Colombia COLead3rs program, offered through the YMCA. Click the "Apply Now" button below to apply directly through the YMCA site. When you do, please indicate that you heard about the program from You Travel & Teach!

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YMCA COLead3rs

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The Program

Program Details

This program, offered through the YMCA, allows you to participate in a 5 or 10 month program in Colombia as a cultural agent, teaching English at a local school or university and leading YMCA activities. Click below for more information. Note, you will be redirected to YMCA's site. If you decide to apply, please indicate that you heard about the program from You Travel & Teach!

What's Included?

The program includes:​

  • Five or ten month teaching placement at local school or university in Colombia

  • Pre-departure orientation, documentation and visa guidance

  • Airport pick-up, orientation and support finding housing

  • On-site support from YMCA Staff during the entire program

  • Monthly stipend designed to cover living costs, and financial support to purchase return flight 

  • Free Spanish lessons available

Requirements & Eligibility

Program Eligibility:

  • This program is open to native speakers of English, or individuals possessing a C1 certificate or higher

  • Applicants must be from countries where Spanish is not the official language

  • Applicants must pass police background and medical checks

Program Requirements:

  • Be between the ages of 21 and 39

  • Have graduated from college (2-year, 4-year and technical degrees accepted)

  • Must have previous experience as a volunteer, camp counselor, or professional working with children or teens

Program Dates & Costs

Program Dates:

  • This program runs twice annually with start dates in January and July, ending in either June or November. 

Program Costs:​

  • Program Fee - $100 USD for 5 month program and $200 for 10 month program

  • V-Visa - $222 USD

  • Estimated first month expenses - $500

  • International health insurance - $250 - $600. The cost of insurance depends on the length of your program

Application Timeline:

  • Applications are due by late September for programs beginning in January of the following year, and by mid March for programs beginning in July​​

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