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Serve where you’re needed mostEnglish Teacher
Education
Job highlights
- Earn an industry-recognized Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) certificate after 120 hours of training with supervised classroom practice and targeted coaching.
- Gain transferable education experience applying student-centered teaching approaches in the classroom.
- Learn Armenian and immerse yourself in a rich cultural heritage while building strong community connection.
Armenia • Europe
In partnership with: Primary schools, secondary schools, colleges
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Apply by
August 15, 2026Know by
October 1, 2026Depart on
March 6, 2027Duration
2 years, plus 3 months trainingAbout the project
Aspiring and experienced English educators are encouraged to support schools across Armenia as they strengthen English language learning.
Armenia is transitioning away from Soviet-era teaching models. The new standards emphasize the importance of developing students’ communicative skills in foreign languages and intercultural understanding. However, local English teachers tend to teach from the textbook cover to cover, rarely incorporating creative content or student-centered activities. The teachers also emphasize reading, translation, and grammar rules over practicing speaking and listening skills. With English writing, students either have a dictation or a memorized dictation. Therefore, the Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) program, which has been aligned with the priorities of the new standards, is poised to make a significant impact.
As an English Teacher, you will collaborate with local educators and school staff to strengthen English learning and develop sustainable resources. Together, you will expand access to English through clubs, camps, and community projects. Your service will help students build skills and confidence that will shape them into competitive candidates for global opportunities.
Learn more about what Volunteers do in country by visiting our Armenia project page.
Required skills
Qualified candidates will have one or more of the following criteria:
Bachelor's degree in any discipline.
Language: There are no pre-requisite language requirements for this position.
Required behavioral competencies
These competencies are essential for all service assignments and are assessed in the application and interview process:
Motivation for and commitment to service
Adaptability and open-mindedness
Problem solving and resourcefulness
Behavioral maturity and professionalism
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How you and the community will make an impact together:
Teach engaging English classes that support various proficiency levels and learning styles.
Develop student-centered lesson plans and teaching resources.
Organize and lead after-school English clubs, conversation groups, and summer camps.
Conduct professional development workshops.
Support community engagement to boost English language learning.
Monitor student progress and reflect on teaching practices.
You may also work on additional projects that meet the community’s interests and priorities, such as English conversation clubs and summer camps.
Volunteer sites are located in all regions of Armenia. Volunteers will live with a host family during training and at least the first three months at site. Housing ranges from rural, multigenerational homes to urban, walk-up apartments. Winters are long and cold; travel by shared taxis and minibuses can be lengthy due to mountain roads.
Learn more about the living conditions, including detailed information on culture, communications, housing, and health/crime statistics on our Armenia country page. You can also delve into stories about local communities by reading our blog or Volunteer stories.
Meet a Volunteer in Armenia
Jim D.
TEFL Teacher
"Peace Corps has taught me so much, both personally and professionally. And it has exposed me to parts of the world I never would have known."
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As an English Teacher, you will be trained to support student-centered English teaching and community-based language activities. Peace Corps/Armenia will teach you Armenian to help you comfortably live in and connect with the community. You will also receive language resources and may learn regional dialects.
After 11 weeks of training, you will move to a rural or urban community where you will collaborate with schools and universities. You will work with the community to assess local needs and develop solutions to improve English teaching and learning.
Only heterosexual couples can be accepted for this program. Each person must apply separately and qualify for a position in the same sector as their partner. Couples will live together during training but may separate occasionally for field-based activities. Couples who are selected for the same sector will live together but work with different local partners which may be in the same community or in neighboring communities (not more than 30 minutes apart).
To learn more about serving as a couple in Armenia, visit the country page.
Application process
From application to departure takes around nine months. Learn about the application process for Volunteer opportunities.
Medical/legal clearance
You will need to be cleared medically and legally in order to serve in Armenia. Review information on medical clearance and legal clearance to learn about the process.
