Private School Takengon, Indonesia

5.0
(4 reviews)4

Help us practicing English and Enjoy the beauty of Swiss of Aceh

Immerse yourself in the local culture
4 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion
Connect with the locals
4 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

18h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Social Work
Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.
Teaching Languages
Teaching a language to the host, guests, or local communities.
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What you get

2

Days off per week
Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
Private Room
You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
Breakfast
You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
Lunch
You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.
Dinner
You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
Fast Internet Access
High-speed internet for you to work remotely
Use our equipped kitchen
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Free Laundry
You can use our laundry room freely.
Discounts on Tours
Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.
Free Tours
We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!
Language lessons
Take free language classes at our place.
Bikes at your disposal
You can use our bikes any time you want.
Pick Up
We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
Support
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Availability

Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Stay at least
2 weeks
Stay up to
4 weeks

The Experience

Welcome to Central Aceh as your dream like switzerland. You will enjoy the nature of Central Aceh, the city are surrounding by the a lot of mountain and there is a lake on the city side with super fresh air and cool for you to enjoy life. The condition of cold is only between 12 - 25 Celsius but at afternoon is nice sunrise and sunset. If you love nature like hiking, waterfall, mountain, paddling, swim at the lake, and also hot spring, here is.

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Requirements

  • Fluent English or Beginner Indonesian
  • Between 18 and 50 years old
  • Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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4 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Private School

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 4 Immersing in the local culture
  • 4 Meeting locals
  • 4 Creating true social impact
  • 3 Developing social awareness
  • 2 Get in touch with nature
  • 2 Meeting international travelers

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 4 4. Quality education
  • 1 13. Climate action
Ariela

United States

5

Truly a wonderful experience from beginning to end! Mr Gerr was not only hospitable and communicative but also flexible! (i changed my dates by a few days) he was genuinely kind with everyone and was happy to integrate you, show you around and make sure your days off are also full of activities. It was a pleasure to meet everyone on the team and all the kids! we had 3 proper meals a day cooked by Tina, although sometimes we would go out to eat i must say home is truly the best restaurant. Thank you tina for all the yummy eats and making spicy sambal for me 🌶️:) briggin!

7 months ago

Hayfa

Tunisia

5

It was an amazing experience, and I loved everything about it. It truly felt like home. I felt super welcomed and cared for the whole time. I had delicious meals cooked for me by Mrs.Tina best chef ever. The working hours and schedule were very clear and organised. The teaching experience was so fulfilling, the kids are lovely, and I felt like making a real impact. The accommodation was very comfortable and clean. Mr. Ger took me on many trips around takengon an astonishing natural gem hidden in the mountains. I made amazing friendships with the other teachers. I wholeheartedly recommend it.

7 months ago

Aria

United States

5

Where to begin! There is so much life and joy in this community. I came right after some major landsliding, and everyone was still kind and extremely welcoming. Mr. Ger and Tina are very hospitable. They are excited to show you around and teach you about the local culture. They'll also make sure you are WELL fed and become your family. The work is simple and easy. You just follow along with the teachers, play games with the kids, and act as a mini celebrity to the locals. You have more than enough time to explore and do whatever you may need. Come - this place is gorgeous inside and out!

9 months ago


Geubry Rizka replied

Thanks and appreciated to the kindness and humble of Ms.Aria was coming for the first day road can access from Medan Airport. She was so optimistic and consistent to get to Takengon even some road challenges was still on process repairing after disaster. So far far she so energic and easy going also so innovative to teach our students. For the first weeks she arrived we did some Trauma Healing for the kids homeless from Disaster . Ms.Aria was so fun and amazing idea to make the kids become happy

Anna

Italy

5

The Aceh region was hit by devastating floods a few days before my arrival. Nonetheless, Mr Ger allowed me to volunteer with O2 Course in another location, Banda Aceh, instead of Takengon. The last-minute change was well-communicated. My stay in Banda Aceh has been a very enriching, memorable experience. Miss Riza – tutor of the English course and my host – took care of everything with kindness, flexibility, care, and warmth. My role was supporting her in class & helping students practise speaking English. I learnt a lot about Aceh's culture & met wonderful people who felt like a new family.

10 months ago


Geubry Rizka replied

Hi Ms.Anna, it is a truly love with our big family O2 Course. You are such a kind and humble person and helpful. The story was her destination supposed to Takengon Central Aceh. As disaster was suddenly happen on the last minutes cannot access to Takengon cause road was broken cause landslide then we offer her to Banda Aceh as our Branch. And she was accepting it. Ms.Rija as our Tutor in Banda Aceh in Dorm and they were staying fun and happy with teaching at the students. She was helping Much.

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