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Email verified Badges (4) Availability 2026 Min stay requested: at least 2 weeks Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec What's this? Meaning of the colours Workawayers needed Possibility that workawayers are needed No availability Details Description Welcome to our language institute, where our goal is to foster the curiosity and the speaking skills of the people of San Agustin. This project started in 2021, it focuses on the English language and culture sharing.

The core of the school is to make our students meet with people from all over the world to improve their English but also to broaden their perspectives, opportunities and mindset. More than 80 students learn English, French and Spanish.

We teach to different ages and levels : children, teenagers, and adults, from A1 to B2. Today, we are 3 teachers working together to help the students learn in the best way. We keep the groups small to keep a personalized type of teaching, and we often organize practice classes with foreigners, and activities outside the school.

We would love to host a volunteer to complete our Colombian team and bring its culture to the school and the students. You would need to be fluent in English, to help the teachers 4 hours a day, 5 days a week. If you speak French, you can also participate in our new French groups !

The classes take place in the afternoons and evenings, from 2 to 6 or 4 to 8 most of the time. If you want to be part of the pedagogic team, we will be happy to hear your ideas and co-construct the activites with you. In your free time, you will have a lot to discover in San Agustin and its surroundings.

We can take you to the best places around and share with you the history and culture of this special place. San Agustín is a privileged place, due to the dazzling nature of the Colombian Andes, its exuberant vegetation and its abrupt canyons carved out of volcanic rock.

Its Archaeological

Park, declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco, is its greatest tourist attraction. With its landscape, adventure, agrotourism and cultural activities, the town is growing and the tourism here is developing very fast. I can also take you to the coffee farm of my family on the weekends, in the mountains, and show you the real countryside life in a coffee region.

About me : I am Milton, 32 years old, I created this project and I teach English and Spanish. Besides managing the school, I also sometimes work as a tour guide and translator. I am from here and I love sharing my love for this magic region ! Types of help and learning opportunities Language practice Teaching Babysitting and creative play Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

You will have the opportunity to practice your Spanish daily, and maybe even have class with me A lot of human experiences with the students and also with all the people you will meet here during your stay

You will also improve your teaching and pedagogic skills of course

I will show you my favourite places here and you can take part in some of the tours I do when possible !

Discover my family's coffee farm and spend the weekend in the mountains

There is a lot to do around. No matter what is your passion, you will find someone here who share it with you.

Outdoors : horse riding, bicycle, hiking in the canyon, waterfalls and miradors, swimming, canyoning, kayaking, and a lot of other adventure sports Culture : famous and magical archeological sites, many coffee farms around to visit (the best in Colombia, even if the region is not called Eje Cafetera hahaha), salsa and bachata classes on fridays Projects involving children This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here. Help We would love to have another teacher in our team to learn from eachother and bring a diferent culture to the students.

You will need to have some experience in teaching, tutoring, or at least experience in group managing or working with children, and have good interpersonal skills to transmit what you know. We are looking for something fluent in English, if not native. You will need to feel enough confident in Spanish to participate in classes with students who have a very basic English level.

The classes take place in the afternoons and evenings, from 2 to 6 or 4 to 8 most of the time. Thus it will be 4 hours a day, during 5 days a week. The teachers have holiday according to the national and regional holiday, like the students.

We would like to welcome volunteers for long periods of time, like few months, so that the learning environement stay a stable for the children and teenagers, but we might consider aplications for 1 month or less, depending on your profile. If you have some schooling and strong experiences in education, pedagogy, or languages, it is a big plus and we will be happy to hear about your experiences. Being fluent in Spanish is a plus but it is not necessary, we will be here to help you with Spanish anytime you need.

We would also like to have someone able to co-teach French.

Languages Languages spoken English: Fluent Spanish: Fluent French: Beginner This host offers a language exchange I love sharing my culture and my language, so I will be pleased to teach you Spanish as a part of the volunteering. You will also practice a lot your Spanish during the lessons and in the town in general, as not a lot of people speak English here. I would also like to keep learning French through our French group, if you are a native.

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At least a private room, bathroom, kitchen and free Wi-Fi. Maybe a furnished apartment, depending on your needs. This is a place we rent for your stay. What else ... How to get to San Agustin Huila?

From Bogotá : Bus, take the Bogota-Espinal-Neiva-Garzón-Pitalito-San Agustín route. Change bus in Neiva or Pitalito. Neiva-San Agustín : 4 hours Pitalito-San Agustín : 35 minutes From Cali : Bus, take the Cali-Popayán-Coconuco-Paletará-Isnos-San Agustín route. You can change bus in Popayan if you didn't find a direct.

From Medellín : Bus, take the Medellín-La Dorada-Honda-Girardot-Neiva-Garzón-Pitalito-San Agustín route. Change bus in Neiva or Pitalito. Neiva-San Agustín : 4 hours Pitalito-San Agustín : 35 minutes A little more information

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Can host digital nomads Excellent internet signal in the furnished apartment we will provide,



so you can totally keep on with any work or projects you have. The school (in the center of the city) also has a good Wi-Fi and you are welcome to work here anytime in your free time. Lots of coffee shops and restaurants that are also nice places to work in town. Space for parking camper vans Space to park your van, and everything you need. How many Workawayers can stay?

One My animals / pets Host ref number: 851792754329 Website Safety Chat with Workawayers who've visited this host Feedback (5) 8 Jan 2026 Left by host for Workawayer (Alexander) Alexandre did an excellent job at the English academy. The students connected with him very well from the beginning, felt motivated, and actively participated in the classes. His teaching was incredible—clear, dynamic, and engaging—and he created a very positive learning environment.

His contribution was truly valuable for our students and the … read more team. (Excellent ) 12 Nov 2025 Left by Workawayer (Alexander) for host Milton was a great host, I had a really good time with him when I stayed with him for a week. He helped me learn Spanish, while I helped him with his English school. His English school is a lot of fun, while being very effective and professional at the same time.

I had no experience teaching English, but he made it really easy for me, and I … read more sincerely enjoyed the experience, meeting the students, but most of all, meeting Milton. What a really great guy ? HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS WORKAWAY PROJECT!!!! (Excellent ) 8 Apr 2025 Left by Workawayer (Andre & Sonja) for host This workaway was for sure one of our highlights during our travels in Colombia so far! We stayed for one week and assisted Milton in the classes, which were well structered by him and always left space for own ideas and creativity.

We never taught English before but it was was the most welcoming place to try out and felt natural right from the … read more start due to Milton's postive engagement and of course the amazing students from little kids, to teenagers and adults. And not only did the classes take place in the school, also in the park, while playing Tejo together:) or at a fun games event which we set up together. We had a basic room to stay in the school, which is located very central and it was actually a fun and different vibe to live there:) Besides, we were well integrated, made music together and had inspiring talks in-between.

Thanks again Milton for the wonderful time with you and the students! ?? You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership. (Excellent ) 21 Oct 2023 Left by Workawayer (Solange) for host Milton m'a fait entièrement confiance pour reprendre ses cours d'anglais pendant une semaine. Au cours de cette semaine, je me suis sentie très libre de prendre les décisions que je souhaitais. Néanmoins, il était toujours atteignable et enclin à répondre à toutes mes questions.

De même, j'ai pu avoir accès à des cours d'espagnol qui m'ont permis … read more d'en apprendre plus sur certains thèmes que j'avais choisis au préalable. Milton est une personne très ouverte et souriante. Il est très facile d'entrer en contact avec lui! ? You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership. (Excellent ) View all 5 feedbacks Give the gift of Workaway read more Find your perfect host Last minute France Live with our family and learn new skills in beautiful Normandy, France Last minute Colombia Help establish an eco-living environment and preserve the water in Andina, Colombia Greece Be part of our family and discover everyday life in a charming Naxos village, Greece New Zealand Enjoy the peacefulness of country living in Stronvar, New Zealand Portugal Workawayers, you are welcome on our farm on the Algarve, Portugal Canada Help on our family farm near Smoky Lake, Alberta, Canada France Join us for community projects, gardening in rural Lathus St Remy, France Argentina Exchange English in Alicia, Cordoba, Argentina Portugal Join us with childcare and at our sustainable home near Peniche, Portugal India Help to run a guesthouse and discover the life with a local family in Panjim, Goa View the full host list Photos +− Leaflet | © OpenStreetMap contributors © CARTO Chat with Workawayers who've visited this host Feedback These are extra optional ratings when members leave feedback.

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Profile (5.0) Cultural Exchange (5.0) Communication (5.0) 8 Jan 2026 Left by host for Workawayer (Alexander) Alexandre did an excellent job at the English academy. The students connected with him very well from the beginning, felt motivated, and actively participated in the classes. His teaching was incredible—clear, dynamic, and engaging—and he created a very positive learning environment.

His contribution was truly valuable for our students and the … read more team. (Excellent) 12 Nov 2025 Left by Workawayer (Alexander) for host Milton was a great host, I had a really good time with him when I stayed with him for a week. He helped me learn Spanish, while I helped him with his English school. His English school is a lot of fun, while being very effective and professional at the same time.

I had no experience teaching English, but he made it really easy for me, and I … read more sincerely enjoyed the experience, meeting the students, but most of all, meeting Milton. What a really great guy ? HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS WORKAWAY PROJECT!!!! (Excellent) 8 Apr 2025 Left by Workawayer (Andre & Sonja) for host This workaway was for sure one of our highlights during our travels in Colombia so far! We stayed for one week and assisted Milton in the classes, which were well structered by him and always left space for own ideas and creativity.

We never taught English before but it was was the most welcoming place to try out and felt natural right from the … read more start due to Milton's postive engagement and of course the amazing students from little kids, to teenagers and adults. And not only did the classes take place in the school, also in the park, while playing Tejo together:) or at a fun games event which we set up together. We had a basic room to stay in the school, which is located very central and it was actually a fun and different vibe to live there:) Besides, we were well integrated, made music together and had inspiring talks in-between.





Thanks again Milton for the wonderful time with you and the students! ?? You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership. (Excellent) 21 Oct 2023 Left by Workawayer (Solange) for host Milton m'a fait entièrement confiance pour reprendre ses cours d'anglais pendant une semaine. Au cours de cette semaine, je me suis sentie très libre de prendre les décisions que je souhaitais. Néanmoins, il était toujours atteignable et enclin à répondre à toutes mes questions.

De même, j'ai pu avoir accès à des cours d'espagnol qui m'ont permis … read more d'en apprendre plus sur certains thèmes que j'avais choisis au préalable. Milton est une personne très ouverte et souriante. Il est très facile d'entrer en contact avec lui! ? You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership. (Excellent) 31 Aug 2023 Left by host for Workawayer (Evan) Que gran ser humano!.

Hemos tenido la bendicion de contar con la ayuda de Evan en nuestra escuela de Ingles, y ha sido una de las mejores experiencias para mis alumnos y para mi tambien. Los chicos venian a clase con mucho entusiasmo para tener clases con Él. Su carisma, comproiso y sus habilidades para comunicarse con las personas hacen que Evan … read more sea un sobresaliente Voluntario.

Los grupos a los que enseño, niños, jovenes y adultos, tuvieros unas clases muy dinamicas y sin duda mejoraron muchos sus habilidades de; Listening, writing,speaking and reading. Sin duda muy profesional y respetuoso con los alumnos. Vamos a extrañarte Parce! pero deseamos solo lo mejor para tu vida y para este gran viaje que estas viviendo.

Este es un Saying muy colombiano. "No olvides el camino" jejeje. y quiere decir, Visitanos cuando quiera. Asi que ya sabes Parcero. Tienes una casa mas en San Agustin, Huila, Colombia. Exitos mi gran amigo y nos vemos pronto!

Milton Rivera

Diaz. (Excellent) 30 Aug 2023 Left by Workawayer (Evan) for host Truly the best experience!! My time at the school has been nothing but an absolute pleasure. I was unsure going in as I had never taught English formally before, but Milton made sure I had all the resources and instruction necessary at my disposal so that I felt confident going in to each class.

A highlight of course are the students themselves. … read more I taught a big range of students, from 11 year olds to a group of older students with one being in his fifties! All were amazing, their eagerness to learn really makes it a fantastic experience as you truly feel like you're helping these people realise their dream of talking English. I even made quite good friends with the older groups and have met up with them outside of class, their enthusiasm never stops!

What has also surprised me a lot is that my spanish has improved at an even faster rate than usual whilst teaching, as I am learning to say things I might otherwise not come across outside of class. Milton himself is a fantastic host. I couldn't be happier with the accomodation he found for me.

He really is thoughtful and always checks up on me, making sure that I'm having a great time both in class and outside too! The tour he gave me of his family's finca was a true highlight of my stay in San Agustin as well, honestly something I'd be willing to pay for. Truly is the best parcero!

So please please please come and work at the school, they'll make you feel not only welcome but really sought after as they love having native and other fluent speakers to practice with! There is nothing quite like seeing their smiles of satisfaction when they get an answer right and can see themselves improving. Love this place, my only regret is that due to my limited time in Colombia I couldn't stay for longer!!!

You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership. (Excellent) 3 May 2023 Left by host for Workawayer (Juliette & Tess) Juliette, Thank you for helping us in the school. You know the kids are inspired by you and they have learned a lot thanks to your knowledge, dedication and all the effort you put during the classes. You really know how to get along with people and even kids.

We are blessed to have met such a talent person and we are sure your life will be full … read more of happiness, you deserve only the best! just keep doing as they way your doing. We will miss you so muuuuch! Thanks again and remember this is your home, the home where you can come anytime.

Hope to see you again soon. Hasta pronto Profe Juliette.

Milton Rivera

Diaz. (Excellent) 2 May 2023 Left by Workawayer (Juliette &

• Tess) for host I volunteered in the Academy for 3 months and I have to admit I was very sad to leave ! This has been a beautiful experience, full of discovering. I am very grateful for all the persons I met here, like Milton and Eliana the teachers, but also all the friends they introduced to me. They are all very welcoming and open-minded. I was helping with … read more various groups, Milton adapted to my skills and my preference to put me with the groups I felt confortable working with. The students I met are really cute and friendly, they were curious about my culture and always willing to learn. I also helped for the organisation of 2 events of the school. I had all the morning free and half of the afternoon, and I took advantage of the mornings to visit. Milton also showed me around and took me to dance classes, clubs, miradors, but also the his parents' coffee farm. He is veeery knowledgeable about his region so I learnt a lot with him. I really felt part of the school and also part of the town little by little. This is a place where travelers tend to stay longer than planed, and I now understand why. You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership. (Excellent) Leave feedback Are you sure you want to leave without submitting feedback? Your changes will not be saved. To leave feedback make sure you are logged in & your account is online Homestays, Volunteering &

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