Multilingual School Cusco

At Multilingual School, we firmly believe that education, particularly during early childhood, is the key to improving our world through true agents of change: students with strong moral foundations and the knowledge necessary to find fair and practical solutions that benefit society.

In recent years, kindergartens have transitioned from being training, modeling, and support centers for parents seeking the holistic development of their children to merely serving as daycare centers, where the primary focus is on ensuring children are fed and unharmed. We have forgotten that at this age, we must reinforce the values instilled at home, such as respect, self-denial, and most importantly, resilience, so that children learn that crying is not a form of communication or pressure.

That is why, at Multilingual School, we strive to go beyond the traditional and what we are accustomed to. Our goal is to nurture independent children who can express their emotions, feelings, and frustrations naturally. We want to help children make the most of this crucial stage of their lives by instilling discipline, order, and perseverance, enabling their emotional and physical development to fully support their intellectual capabilities.

This is where we need your help.

Welcome to the Multilingual School family. As a volunteer, you can assist us in our daily operations and, more importantly, help our children learn English, a skill that will greatly benefit them in their futures. Together, we can create lasting change and empower the next generation to thrive.

Welcome, everyone, and thank you for your interest. We were fortunate to have the best parents a child could have. From an early age, they nurtured our physical, emotional, and intellectual development, sparing no effort in ensuring our well-being. They approached each stage of our development with love, perseverance, and dedication. Now that we are parents ourselves, we strive to replicate that great feat by seeking the best opportunities for our children. We are confident that our institution will set the standard for the educational model in our region and country, as this system is implemented in countries with the highest educational standards and is highly sought after by parents in those nations. Rosa and I unconditionally believe that the path to progress is through education, especially during early childhood, as it shapes the future success of each individual. We firmly believe that Multilingual School will help us achieve our shared objective of raising happy and successful children with your support. To ensure the best impact on our students, we are primarily seeking volunteers who can commit to longer stays of two months or more. Longer commitments allow for stronger connections with the children and a more significant influence on their development. However, we also welcome volunteers who can only join us for shorter periods, understanding that preference will be given to those with longer stays. Our volunteer program runs from Monday to Friday, 8 am to 1 pm. During this time, breakfast and lunch are provided for our volunteers. Volunteers will be accommodated in comfortable rooms designed for three people, with separate rooms for men and women to ensure privacy and comfort. On weekends, accommodation is available, but meals are not included. However, volunteers can use the kitchen to prepare their meals independently. Typically, volunteers take advantage of weekends to explore Cusco and its surroundings, including Machu Picchu, the Sacred Valley, and the ancient ruins of Moray and Maras salt mines. These unforgettable experiences will surely make your volunteer stay even more rewarding and memorable. We hope you'll join us in making a positive impact on the lives of our students while enjoying the incredible sights and experiences that Cusco has to offer. we humbly request that you kindly take note of a few requirements that we have for all our esteemed members. As we are blessed to work with the precious little ones, we kindly ask that you provide us with the following documents, so that we may continue to ensure the utmost safety and security for our little angels: 1.- A Criminal Record Check, to help us maintain a safe and secure environment for our cherished little ones. 2.- Your travel insurance number, which can be provided just a few short days prior to your arrival, so that we may rest easy knowing that you are well-protected. 3.- An emergency telephone number for your nearest and dearest, so that we may contact them in the event of any unforeseen circumstances. 4.- And last but not least, your WhatsApp number, so that we may continue to keep you updated on all the magical moments that your little ones will experience during their time with us. If you are unable to locate any of these requirements, please do not hesitate to contact us so that we may work together to find a solution that is both enchanting and delightful. We truly hope that we may have the honor of seeing you soon, so that you may share in the magic that we strive to create every day.


Reviews

4.0
(10 reviews)10

Staff & Host

4.0

Hours & Tasks

4.0

Hostel

4.5

Learning & Fun

4.5

Canada

1

incredibly disappointing, it was going so well until it wasn’t. the work at the school was great, i loved working with the kids so much. After about 3 weeks of volunteering me and my roommates/ coworkers had a very traumatic experience and all ended up hospitalized due to a suspected gas leak in the apartment. He was informed of our condition and concerns and did nothing to check for CO2 but he did tear through all of our belongings and trash cans, accuse us of being on drugs and install a 360 surveillance camera in the apartment. Him and his wife were cold and mean while we were all scared.

3 months ago


Boris replied

We deeply regret the situation and the accusations made. We understand that the experience was incredibly disappointing, especially given how well things were going initially. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed working with the kids at the school.

However, it's important to clarify what happened during the last week. One night, we found you and your roommates in a critical condition, possibly due to the consumption of substances, including marijuana and other drugs, which were plainly displayed on the apartment table. We acted immediately for your well-being, calling more than three ambulances and ensuring you received medical attention, despite the fact that you should have had travel insurance, as is common in all volunteer programs. We offered to cover your medical costs, and indeed reimbursed you for this.

We regret that you feel accused, but the rules were clear and explicit. Smoking and the use of illicit substances are strictly prohibited in the apartment. Despite our efforts to provide a safe and comfortable environment, these rules were not respected, putting everyone’s health and safety at risk.

We did not search your belongings without consent; the situation unfolded in a way that the evidence was obvious. Furthermore, we conducted thorough analyses and confirmed with a specialist that there is no gas or CO2 leak. We installed smoke detectors not because you requested them, but because we were forced to, given that despite repeated requests not to smoke or use any drugs, these rules were ignored. Additionally, we have a CO2 detector, which has not shown any alarms since its installation.

It's unfortunate that we cannot share images here, but we are willing to provide photographic evidence that shows the exact situation of that night. These images confirm the violation of house rules and the consumption of illicit substances, which is unacceptable.

For these reasons, we cannot recommend these volunteers. It is crucial for us to maintain a safe environment and comply with local laws and regulations. We reaffirm our commitment to providing a safe and comfortable environment for all our volunteers.

If you have any further concerns or need more information, we are available to clarify any misunderstandings.

Argentina

2

La escuela, los niños y las maestras son increíbles. Es un increíble proyecto, te sientes muy bienvenido y recibido por todos. Sin embargo la última semana tuvimos problemas en el departamento y no recibimos acompañamiento por parte del host como esperábamos.

3 months ago


Boris replied

Hola Martina,

Gracias por tus comentarios positivos sobre nuestra escuela, los niños y las maestras. Nos alegra saber que te sentiste bienvenida y apreciada por todos.

Lamentamos profundamente los problemas que surgieron en el departamento durante la última semana de tu estancia y queremos aclarar algunos puntos importantes sobre lo sucedido. La noche en que comenzaron los problemas, recibimos una llamada de una voluntaria que no participó en la fiesta y que estaba preocupada por la situación en el departamento. Cuando mi esposa y la doctora ingresaron al departamento, encontraron una mesa con marihuana y todos los elementos necesarios para su consumo, además de otras sustancias.

Nosotros fuimos quienes llamamos al doctor y a más de tres ambulancias para asegurarnos de que todas recibieran la atención médica necesaria. Presionamos al personal médico para que acudieran rápidamente y les ofrecimos pagar la consulta médica si no tenían dinero, lo cual hicimos.

Es importante para nosotros que se entienda que en todo momento actuamos con rapidez y responsabilidad para garantizar la salud y seguridad de las voluntarias. Nos esforzamos por ofrecer un ambiente seguro y acogedor, y lamentamos que esta situación haya afectado tu experiencia.

Agradecemos tu comprensión y estamos a tu disposición para cualquier otra aclaración o información que necesites.

Netherlands

3

From the start, the whole experience was really good. The apartment was perfect, the host provided everything we needed, the lunch was good and we could either eat breakfast there or take stuff home to prepare breakfast there. The host was respectful. The work was nice and the other volunteers made the whole experience really great.

Then, one night things turned around. We all got really ill and got hospitalized. The host blamed us and did not want to listen to our concerns of a possible gas leak. Instead he searched our stuff for drugs without consent.

4 months ago


Boris replied

We deeply regret the situation and the accusations made. We are not accusing anyone without foundation, as the evidence was clearly visible. The substances, including marijuana and other drugs, were plainly displayed on the apartment table. We understand your concern, but it is important to clarify the facts.

One night, we found the volunteers in a critical condition due to the consumption of these substances. We acted immediately for their well-being, even covering medical costs despite the fact that they should have had travel insurance, as is common in all volunteer programs. We did not search their belongings without consent; the situation unfolded in a way that the evidence was obvious.

We regret that you feel accused, but the rules were clear and explicit. Smoking and the use of illicit substances are strictly prohibited in the apartment. Despite our efforts to provide a safe and comfortable environment, the volunteers did not respect these rules, putting their health and safety at risk.

It's unfortunate that we cannot share images here, but we are willing to provide photographic evidence that shows the exact situation of that night. These images confirm that they violated the house rules and consumed illicit substances, which is unacceptable.

For these reasons, we cannot recommend these volunteers. It is crucial for us to maintain a safe environment and comply with local laws and regulations. We reaffirm our commitment to providing a safe and comfortable environment for all our volunteers.

Australia

4

I had a good time at Multilingual School :) There were a few hiccups at first which were exacerbated with Boris, the host, being away for a week. After a few days of being back, Boris tried to fix these up.
A few of the reviews talk about living with Boris’s family, but we actually stayed in a room at the back of the school before moving into a nearby apartment in my last days.
The teachers are really nice and even joined us on nights out and dinners. Chorito makes the most delicious lunches for the staff and volunteers and caters for vegans too.
Contact me if you have any questions :)

5 months ago

United States

5

I had a really lovely stay at Multilingual School :) The school is truly a family and you can feel it from the moment you first step through the doors. Everyone is so friendly, the students are very sweet, and the chef cooks delicious food! I felt very welcomed here. The work is low-stress, you actually won't be teaching, more just a helping hand around the classroom. Use the weekends to go on trips to the mountains. Thank you for the opportunity!

10 months ago


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