Since 1997, the Welsh Language Project (WLP) has been promoting and developing the Welsh language in the Chubut region of Patagonia, Argentina. Funded by Welsh Government and administered by British Council, each year 2 teachers from Wales spend a full academic year from March to December, teaching in Patagonia. Teaching time is split between the 3 Welsh-Spanish bilingual primary schools, Coleg Camwy, a secondary school in Gaiman where Welsh is taught as a second language, and the Welsh for Adults Centres in the region. The project also funds a permanent Welsh Teaching Co-ordinator, based in Patagonia, and supports approximately 20 staff in the schools and adult learning centres to teach Welsh.
The Project works in three catchment areas in the province of Chubut: the Andes, Gaiman and Trelew, and Welsh teachers teach a variety of courses including Entry, Foundation, Intermediate and Advanced, using the National Centre for Learning Welsh’s courses which have been translated and adapted for use in Patagonia.
Two teachers based in Trelew and Trevelin began their 2025 placements in March. Read their story.
Teach Welsh in Patagonia in 2026 - Applications open!
- We are looking for two teachers to develop and teach Welsh in Patagonia in Argentina from February 2026- December 2026.
- Applicants should have appropriate teaching qualification (Degree/TEFL etc)
- They should have experience of working with children (nursery, primary or secondary) or adults (all levels) OR experience of teaching and/or willingness to learn about the course taught in Wales: Colonial Entry, Foundation, Intermediate and Advance 1 and 2.
- Successful applicants will help to develop Welsh and support local tutors, and also help to organise social activities that will allow learners to practice their Welsh
- Salary: monthly £750, plus free accommodation , travel flight and health insurance .
- A full job description and further information about the Welsh language project are in the downloads section below.
- Applications are now open – Apply using the online form . Applications close on Monday, 8 September 2025.
- If you have any questions please email us
The closing date for application is Monday, 8 September 2025. Interviews will be held before the end of October.