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Studio Classroom and World Vision Launch Accessible English Program
 
Studio Classroom and World Vision formally announced their collaboration to bring English to the disadvantaged throughout Taiwan.

The two organizations will recruit volunteers to undergo English teacher training before being assigned to World Vision offices around the island to teach English. The goal is to teach over 900 disadvantaged students throughout Taiwan.

ˇ§We hope to open a window to the world for disadvantaged children through this collaboration with Studio Classroom,ˇ¨ said Hank Du, Executive Director of World Vision-Taiwan.

Since English is such an important skill, parents have a great desire for their children to learn the language. However, many children in Aboriginal and low-income areas do not have the opportunity to learn English or attend a bushiban (cram school). These children are then at a disadvantage when entering schools with children who have been learning English for several years.

Studio Classroom Executive Director, Simon Hung, said, ˇ§We hope that we will spread love as well as English education.ˇ¨

Both organizations are seeking English-speaking volunteers who are interested in children's education. The expatriate community is also being encouraged to participate.

Teacher training will be conducted on May 1 and 2 in Taipei, after which each volunteer will be sent to their local World Vision center to begin teaching. Volunteer teachers will be instructing elementary school students in one of 43 different centers, using materials provided by Studio Classroom. Studio Classroom teachers will lead the Teacher Training Program.


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