 What is the Teach and Learn with Georgia program for teaching English in Georgia? Teach and Learn with Georgia is a program initiated by the Georgian government in 2010. The program places native English, French and German speakers into public schools across the country with the aim of improving foreign language proficiency amongst students, teachers and the wider community. The Teach and Learn with Georgia TLG program was set up in 2010 with the intention of improving the country's foreign language skills and to promote greater ties with the global community. Sponsored by the Georgian Ministry of Education and Science, TLG actively recruits native English, French and German speakers to teach in public schools throughout the country on a voluntary basis. While the primary goal is language teaching within a school environment, the program also has a strong focus on cultural exchange. The basics The TLG program is open to native speakers of English, French and German who are open-minded and highly motivated to make a positive difference in an unfamiliar environment. Contracts are for one academic year during which time you will teach alongside local language teachers in primary age classrooms. A typical week involves 30 working hours from Monday to Friday, which includes teaching, lesson planning and extracurricular activities. Participants are also expected to provide three hours of language teaching per week for their host family. The minimum education level is a BA or a BS in Education, Linguistics or similar or a BA-BS in any other discipline plus teaching experience. Students in their final year of a bachelor's degree in Education, Linguistics or similar discipline are also eligible to apply. A clean criminal record check and medical clearance are both required. Applicants who apply as either French or German native speakers will need to demonstrate an English language ability that is equivalent to the B1 level of the common European framework of reference for languages. Any additional teaching qualifications, classroom experience or voluntary experience with young people will be taken into account during the recruitment process. For further information, please visit the official TLG website www.tlg.gov.ge Benefits As TLG is a voluntary program, it does not attract teachers who are simply looking to earn a high salary. The main attraction for many is that it offers a unique opportunity to gain valuable classroom experience and personal fulfillment in a region that is a little off the beaten track. Included in the contract are the following extra benefits. Monthly stipend of 750 Georgian Lari, 400 Georgian Lari after-tex and host family deduction. Paid airfare in and out of Georgia. Room and board with a host family. Medical insurance. Paid winter holidays.