Education volunteering · Nepal · 2–12 weeks
Nepal Volunteer School Programme
Support local teachers in the classroom, live with local hosts or fellow volunteers, and explore Nepal beyond school hours.
Teacher-led placements
Help in the classroom, learn from the community.
Volunteers assist and co-teach alongside local teachers. Placements may be in government or private schools, from kindergarten through secondary level. Activities can include English conversation, reading, numeracy, arts, sport and extracurricular clubs.
Your city and teaching level are matched to your preferences, experience and the places available for your intake. Accommodation is with a host family or in a shared volunteer house.
A sample structure
How the programme usually runs
Daily activities vary by school, city and intake. The in-country coordinator confirms the final week-by-week schedule around two weeks before departure.
- 1
Settle in and meet your school
Arrive at Kathmandu airport for pickup and transfer to your accommodation. Orientation covers safety, local customs and basic language. Visit your school, meet the lead teachers and observe classes before beginning assisted teaching.
- Kathmandu orientation walk and essentials shopping
- School introduction and curriculum briefing
- First half-day assisting and shadowing
- Free weekend with optional cultural visits
- 2
A regular classroom rhythm
Mornings typically include English conversation, reading and phonics support. Afternoons may include numeracy, arts, sport or clubs, followed by lesson planning and a debrief with the host teacher.
- Breakfast and commute to school
- Classes, lunch and afternoon activities
- Teacher debrief and planning
- Evenings free; optional language lessons may be available
- 3
Explore or take time to rest
Weekends are generally free for cultural visits, rest and group activities. Optional Poon Hill, Chitwan safari or Everest View extensions depend on the programme length and current availability; ask us what can be arranged.
- 4
Leave useful notes behind
Finish your teaching days, hand over notes to school staff, join a farewell event if the school holds one, and complete a debrief with the in-country coordinator. Departure transfer is included.
Programme details
What is included
The exact arrangements are confirmed for your placement before you travel.
Included
- Airport pickup and departure transfer
- Host family or shared volunteer house accommodation
- Dinner daily, breakfast arranged by placement, and lunch on school days
- Orientation and 24/7 local coordinator support
- School placement and teaching materials
- Weekend group cultural excursions with major-site entry fees
- Certificate of completion
Not included
- International flights, travel insurance and visa fees
- Optional add-on trips and personal spending
Before you travel
Placement notes
- Volunteers must be at least 18 and have conversational English.
- Teaching experience helps but is not required; the programme describes pre-placement classroom training.
- Local teachers lead classes. Volunteers support them and do not replace paid staff.
- Local language lessons may be offered twice a week, subject to availability.
- School type, teaching level, accommodation and activities vary by location and intake.
Your next step
Ask about the Nepal school programme
Message us with your preferred duration and start date. Your WhatsApp message includes this page link.
We will confirm available placements, the schedule and booking details for your intake.
Enquire on WhatsApp