Education & Social Work Internships Abroad
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If you're looking for teaching internships abroad, look no further! IES Internships has placed students in education internships around the world—from a foreign language camp for adults and children in Milan to a science center for youth in Cape Town. Wherever you want to go, we've got internships for education majors! Note that exact placements can differ each term and by location, but our staff will always work to find something that matches your interests.
Legal Education Internships Abroad
A Sydney intern worked for a legal education and advocacy center, which provides services to senior citizens. Supporting the Education Manager, the intern gained an understanding of Australian legislation by developing content for seminars and panels, while also evaluating programs, assisting with program delivery, and attending organizational meetings.
Program Coordination Internships Abroad
A Milan intern worked for an organization that hosts educational camps, engaging children and adults in unique and challenging activities to accelerate their language level. The intern assisted with the summer camp activities like sports, games, and learning labs, provided teaching assistance, and performed marketing tasks.
Public Education Internships Abroad
A Paris intern worked in a public middle school, assisting teachers with administrative and pedagogical tasks. They created and organized classroom activities, gave presentations to the students, and engaged with personnel outside of the classroom, such as the school counselor and librarian, to coordinate programming.
Research & Education Internships Abroad
A Vienna intern worked for a historical institute dedicated to preserving 20th Century-Jewish family stories across Europe through a first-of-its-kind interactive database. They had the opportunity to assist with exhibition work, conduct and present research, and even help design software and games for the company’s annual summer academy.
- Contemporary music orchestra in Milan with education initiatives
- After-school arts program in Shanghai offering a variety of educational courses for students of all ages
- A Sydney intern worked for a legal education and advocacy center, which provides services to senior citizens
- Organization in Milan that hosts educational camps, engaging children and adults in unique and challenging activities to accelerate their language level
- A Paris intern worked in a public middle school, assisting teachers with administrative and pedagogical tasks. They created and organized classroom activities, gave presentations to the students, and engaged with personnel outside of the classroom, such as the school counselor and librarian, to coordinate programming* (requires French)
- Historical institute in Vienna dedicated to preserving 20th Century-Jewish family stories across Europe through a first-of-its-kind interactive database
- Family support and education center in Barcelona providing space for mothers to share experience with other moms, work, tend to their pregnancy, and participate in fitness class, while their children enjoy activities such as tai-chi and English language classes
- Public elementary and primary school in Barcelona working with children from underserved communities
- Educational science center for children in Cape Town
- Internet safety and education organization in Dublin creating a world where young people can safely benefit from technology and the Internet
- NGO providing high-quality education to lower-income populations in Santiago
- After-school arts program in Shanghai offering a variety of educational courses for students of all ages
- Teaching physical fitness and English at a primary school in Paris* (requires French)
- A Dublin intern worked in training development with an organization whose mission is to mobilize and empower seniors to advocate on behalf of themselves, their families, and their communities
- English-language international school for Italian students in Milan
- School in Paris funded by the European Union to serve young people from 16 to 25 years old who have been out of the school system for more than a year* (French required)
- Language-education startup in Shanghai developing and piloting a Chinese language-learning mobile application
- A Church of England primary school in the London Borough of Richmond, England
- Nationally-recognized prison arts charity in London that encourages formerly incarcerated people to change their lives through taking part in the arts
- Organization in Cape Town providing safe after-school spaces to youth to support learning and success
- NGO providing high-quality education to lower-income populations in Santiago
- A Santiago intern worked at an organization serving underserved adults living with mental health disorders, learned the fundamentals of a health care program, provided technical and administrative support, and joined participants in daily activities
- In Barcelona, an intern worked at a teaching hospital that specializes in pediatrics, gynecology, and obstetrics. They helped children and their families cope with the challenges of hospitalization by ensuring safety, comfort, and fun during the hospital stay while interfacing with medical staff
- Family support and education center in Barcelona providing space for mothers to share experience with other moms, work, tend to their pregnancy, and participate in fitness class, while their children enjoy activities such as tai-chi, English language classes and much more
- A TB- and HIV-care organization in Cape Town bringing health services directly to the community
- Organization in Milan for volunteer doctors and nurses to provide healthcare and counseling to undocumented population
- A homecare company in Sydney providing non-medical care and companionship for a growing community of members
- A Dublin intern worked in training development with an organization whose mission is to mobilize and empower seniors to advocate on behalf of themselves, their families, and their communities
- International solidarity organization in Paris dedicated to providing vulnerable youth with conditions conducive to their wellbeing and development* (French required)
- Empowerment organization in Berlin working to prevent violence among women and girls and help them resolve conflicts non-violently, counteract discrimination, and promote equal rights
- Support center in Berlin for refugees and homeless populationsInternational
- NGO in Dublin specializing in homebuilding and home ownership for the underprivileged
- Mental health and well-being organization in Dublin providing multidisciplinary comprehensive care
- NGO in London working with service users to offer an integrated crisis support, advice, recovery, and learning and training programs
- Public agency in Santiago committed to social development
- Multinational software company based in Santiago serving philanthropic projects
- NGO in Sydney improving the employability of women in need by providing free of charge, professional clothing, a network of support, and career development tools
- International advocacy and research organization in Vienna for women working with international partner organisations in countries of crisis and transition
Examples of Education & Social Work Internships by Location
Education and social work internships abroad and are available in Europe, Asia, Africa, and South America. Our staff work to find the perfect placement for you. Can you imagine yourself working at one of the following placements? Don't see your ideal internship listed? We're always adding new employers to our network of internships placements, so connect with an IES Internships representative as we're always making connections with new employer partners and placements.
This internship exposed me to some of the many ways we can contribute to global prosperity and I will now return home as a more informed, empathetic, and cultured individual.
