Asia + Oceania

$2,970

Thailand

Exchange, Teaching English

“Land of Smiles”, colorful temples, elephants, and fresh smoothies

Best fit for:
Single females from the US + Canada

$4,470

Vanuatu

Humanitarian, Teaching English

Island life, waterfalls, and sandy beaches, with a tight-knit community

Best fit for:
Single females from the US + Canada

$3,970

India

Hybrid, Teaching English

Himalayan mountains, colorful cities, camel treks, and Tibetan prayer flags

Best fit for:
Single females, males, and married couples from the US

The Caribbean

$3,970

The DR

Humanitarian, Teaching English

Island adventures, surfing, waterfalls, and local friends

Best fit for:
Single females, males, and married couples from the US + Canada

Latin America

$3,970

Costa Rica

Humanitarian, Teaching English

Pura vida, biodiverse, and eco-adventures right outside your door

Best fit for:
Single females, males, and married couples from the US + Canada

$3,970

Nicaragua

Humanitarian, Teaching English

Waterfalls, volcano boarding, surfing, laid back, and Mama Lucia

Best fit for:
Single females, males, and married couples from the US + Canada

$2,670

Mexico

Exchange, Teaching English

Hot springs, cenotes, colorful “magic” cities, and shopping markets

Best fit for:
Single females, males, and married couples from the US + Canada

$3,970

Peru

Humanitarian, Teaching English

Mountains + sand dunes + the Amazon, biodiverse, and eco-adventures right outside your door

Best fit for:
Single females, males, and married couples from the US

Europe + Africa

$3,970

Poland

Exchange, Teaching

Red brick castles, cafes + pastries, colorful towns, and train rides through the countryside

Best fit for:
Single females from the US

$5,470

Romania

Humanitarian, Orphanage

Dreamy castles + churches, pastries, colorful towns, and cobblestone streets

Best fit for:
Single females and married couples from the US + Canada

$5,470

Uganda

Humanitarian, Teaching English

Safari rides, island getaways, dance parties, and extra service projects

Best fit for:
Single females, males, and married couples from the US + Canada

See which trip fits the experience you’re looking for:

Trip FAQs

Applications are always open for all countries!

We are limited as to the number of volunteers we can assign to each location based on factors like housing and the number of students attending classes. The earlier you apply the more options you have, but we do have a waitlist system which means things shift quite a bit in the months leading up to the semester.

If you’re curious about how things are looking for a specific semester, let’s chat!

Good news — there aren’t any deadlines. Applications open about 1.5 years before the semester starts and we continue accepting applications until departure time (and sometimes a little after, for last-minute openings). Whether you’re applying right when applications open or weeks before it’s time to fly out, we can help work out all the details of getting you ready to go.

While there aren’t deadlines, we do recommend applying as early as you can. We have a limited number of spots in each country and the earlier you apply, the more options you’ll have!

ILP has two main volunteer programs: Exchange and Humanitarian (plus a Hybrid Program that combines elements from both). You can get more details on what’s included in the price here, but no matter which type of program you choose, you’ll have the same perks included. 

In our Exchange Programs, the service that you give is subsidized by the host school and your student’s family. These students come from a wide variety of backgrounds (typically middle to upper-class) and are able to contribute to help fund the education you’re providing. This helps keep your costs low.

In our Humanitarian Programs, the students and children you serve generally come from limited means. Many are in situations where getting basic needs such as food and housing is a daily concern. Some of the children live in an orphanage. The volunteer work you provide them is a gift – free of charge – as their families and caretakers could not otherwise afford an education like this. This means that your program fee will be higher than the Exchange Programs.

Our Hybrid Programs are just that — a combination of the Humanitarian and Exchange Programs. Here, you’ll be teaching children from both backgrounds: those who come from more affluent families (and are able to help subsidize the program cost) and those who come from limited means. It’s a unique way to keep the overall cost of the program down while helping as many children as possible.

Our passion is education. You’ll help children learn English naturally through the ILP method by playing with them, singing songs, making treats, and arts & crafts. You’ll get to plan the activities you lead with the guidance of our methodology. Think summer camp in a classroom. And don’t worry, you don’t need any teaching experience.

We also have a unique Orphanage Program located in Romania where rather than teaching English, you will be helping children progress to reach developmental milestones. 

Monday to Friday, you’ll spend about a half day volunteering (up to 4 hours of direct interaction with the kids, plus preparation time, transportation, and clean up), with time outside of volunteering to explore. You always have weekends off. 

Especially in Humanitarian Programs, there are opportunities to serve in additional ways. Volunteers often take the initiative when they see what’s needed in their particular community, things like painting houses in the DR, fundraising to buy seeds for gardens in Vanuatu, and cleaning up the beach in Costa Rica. In Uganda, there are unique opportunities to spend time in an orphanage and to build a clean water spring.

No matter where you’re going (whether that’s on one of our Humanitarian Programs or an Exchange Program), your ILP program fee includes a few things:

  • Roundtrip international airfare to your volunteer country from the U.S.
  • Airport pick up and drop off
  • Your visa (designated countries)
  • Housing for the semester
  • At home meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
  • WiFi
  • Pre-Departure and In-Country Training — You’ll need to arrange transportation to Utah for the in-person training, but the training and materials are included in your program fee. You’ll also receive in-country training throughout your semester. You also have support throughout the entire semester.
  • Some language and cultural experiences. Depending on your location, you may have access to language classes, a tour around the city, or cultural classes like a cooking class.

The program fee is a one-time payment that you’ll make prior to your semester, and we offer monthly payment plans if that would be helpful for you!

We may be limited in particular areas based on the housing there. Volunteers share bedrooms, so in countries where we only accept certain volunteers, it’s likely because the housing doesn’t allow for separate rooms. Despite some housing limitations, everyone applying has multiple country options.

Yep! Expanding into new parts of the world is something we’re always really excited about. Behind the scenes, we’re actively scouting out new countries and talking to potential new local partners there. There’s a lot that goes into choosing a new ILP country, including a checklist to make sure that every location we open gives you the classic ILP experience we want you to have.

Instagram is always the first to hear when a new country is opening, so follow us there!