Teach English
Lead conversation clubs and lessons alongside local teachers.
Volunteer fees & stay
Teach English in Luang Prabang. The right way.
A structured, child-safe placement with real classrooms. Shared dormitory $280 or private room $350 for 14 days — meals, local transport and all activities included. Apply first; we send a secure payment link after your place is confirmed.
Published fees
Choose your accommodation
Both packages are 14 days. Flights, visa and travel insurance are not included.
| Accommodation | Duration | What's included | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Days (2 Weeks) | Food, Local Transport & All Activities | $280 | |
| 14 Days (2 Weeks) | Food, Local Transport & All Activities | $350 |
How to pay
Card payment only — no cash. After we accept your application, we email a secure link for the package you selected.
What the stay includes beyond the classroom
Teach. Explore. Farm. Ride. Belong.
Your 14-day package is the contribution for a structured placement — teaching with local staff, and joining guided activities in the village.
Cultural Exchange & Heritage Survey
Learn and document Lao and Hmong traditions, language, and daily life.
Mountain Biking Adventures
Ride scenic trails through rice terraces, forests, and mountain villages.
Rural Life Immersion
Live alongside a host family and learn the rhythm of village life.
Sustainable Farming
Plant and harvest rice, corn, cassava, and vegetables with local farmers.
Outdoor & Survival Skills
Learn foraging, fire-building, and how to live closer to the land.
A day in the life
From village classroom to evening campfire.
- 01
Morning
Teach English at the village school.
- 02
Midday
Share lunch and conversation with your host family.
- 03
Afternoon
Do all the activities with local guide
- 04
Evening
Swap stories and language practice around the fire.
Beyond the classroom
Hiking, farming, cycling & more
Afternoons and weekends include guided activities. All of them are covered by your 14-day package.
Included in the fee
What you'll receive
Onboarding plus a Lao staff mentor for your whole stay.
Comfortable accommodation and meals with a vetted Lao or Hmong family.
Time for biking, hiking, foraging and exploring Luang Prabang Province.
A recognized certificate documenting your hours, role and impact.
Who can apply
Requirements
- We welcome volunteers from any background; minors are not eligible.
- You will teach, mentor and play with primary and secondary school children daily.
- Native fluency is not required, but you must be confident leading lessons in English.
- All volunteers complete a background check and child-safeguarding training.
What to expect
During your stay
- 10 hours per week of classroom teaching and conversation practice.
- Share meals and learn the rhythm of Various tribes in Laos.
- Plant rice, ride trails, forage, build fires — life happens outside the classroom too.
- Strict safeguarding rules apply at all times, both on and off duty.
Child Protection Policy
GM English Hub requires every volunteer, staff member, and contractor to pass a criminal background check from their country of citizenship and any country they have lived in for more than six months in the past five years — before they are confirmed for a placement and before they step into a classroom.
This is non-negotiable and not optional. Volunteers cannot teach, work one-to-one with a student, or be photographed with students until verification is complete.
Read the full policyHow it works
From package to first day
From application to first day of teaching usually takes 4–8 weeks. Choose a package first, then apply — payment follows after we confirm your place.
- 01
Submit your online application
- 02
Document & background check
- 03
Confirmation & welcome pack
- 04
Travel, orientation & start teaching
From our community
Volunteer voices
"Teach a child. Explore a country. Change a life. That is the whole idea behind GM English Hub."
Founding Team
GM English Hub
"Our children rarely meet anyone outside the province. Having volunteers in our classrooms changes what they believe is possible."
Village Partner
School director, Luang Prabang
"I came to teach English and ended up planting rice, riding mountain trails and learning Hmong words from my host family."
Volunteer
Founding cohort
Common questions
Fees & stay FAQ
- How long can I stay?
- Placements run for a minimum of 2 weeks onwards.
- Are there fees for volunteers?
- A 14-day stay is $280 (shared dormitory) or $350 (private room), all-inclusive ($20/day shared): lodging, three meals, activities and local transport. You still cover international flights, visa and travel insurance.
- What about background checks?
- Required from every country you've lived in for 6+ months in the past 5 years. No exceptions.
- Will I be in the classroom alone?
- Never in your first two weeks. You'll co-teach with a Lao teacher and shadow our academic lead before leading sessions alone.
- What visa do I need?
- Most volunteers enter on a 30-day tourist visa. For 60+ day placements we help arrange an education visa via our partner school.
- How much does it cost to live in Luang Prabang?
- A 14-day stay is $280 (shared dormitory) or $350 (private room), all-inclusive ($20/day shared): lodging, three meals, activities and local transport. You still cover international flights, visa and travel insurance.
- Can I bring my partner?
- Yes — partners are welcome in town but cannot enter classrooms without a background check.
- Do I need a special visa?
- Most volunteers enter on a 30-day tourist visa and extend on arrival. For placements over 60 days we assist with an education visa via our partner school.
- Do I need to speak Lao or Chinese?
- No. All teaching is in English and our staff translate when needed.
- Is Luang Prabang safe?
- Luang Prabang is one of Southeast Asia's safest cities. We brief every volunteer on local customs, transport, and emergency contacts during orientation.
- What's the climate like?
- Warm year-round (avg 25–32°C). Cooler Nov–Feb, monsoon May–Oct.
Ready to join us?
Choose a 14-day package above, then apply. Payment is by secure link after we confirm your place — no cash.