Anlo Awoame Fia Basic School, Keta District

You will be teaching at Anlo Awoame Fia Basic School in Anyako. Located 15km from Abor in Southern Ghana. 

Your Project

Anlo Awaome Fia Basic School is located on the mainland next to the island town of Anyako on the Keta Lagoon. It consists of a Kindergarden, Primary and Basic School (junior high). There are roughly 400 children ranging from age 4 to 18 and about 15 teachers.   

You will be teaching English as well as other subjects including Maths, Science, ICT, Life Skills and running extra-curricular clubs. Volunteers usually teach at the Junior High School (Basic School) where they teach classes of around 30-35 students aged 11-18. You will be provided with textbooks that you can use to plan and prepare lessons, delivering the whole syllabus. 

In the primary school, taking on classes can mean quite a variety of things, depending on your interest and the needs of the students. Basic literacy is a challenge for the younger students, who often been taught in both English and Ewe. Volunteers in recent years have run reading clubs to assist children who are struggling at school.  

Extra-curricular activities are strongly encouraged at both schools; there are opportunities for clubs such as football and netball. Last year one of the Volunteers set up a morning running club and also started a ‘girls club’. Ultimately it will be up to you to fill your timetable full of lessons and activities. 

Accommodation

You will live on the school grounds in a converted classroom, where you and your partner will share a bedroom. There is a simple toilet and shower room and a separate kitchen space. Living conditions in Ghana are often basic.

Your living allowance provided is by Project Trust and will cover your daily living costs.