Remote Internship

Full-Time Internship

Length:

Fall, Spring, Summer

At a Glance

Program Dates:

Summer 2025: May 19 - July 18
Fall 2025: Mid September - Mid December
Spring 2026: Early February - Early May

Credits:

0, 3, or 6 per Summer; 0 per Semester

Estimated Cost:

$1,889

Primary Spoken Language(s):

English

Language Prerequisites:

None

About the Internship

Our program guarantees an unpaid, 8-week , 0-, 3-, or 6-credit summer or 0-credit, 12-week semester internship placement for 10-32 hours per week in the field of your choice. Develop your professional skills, your ability to communicate across cultures, and gain real work experience that will jump-start your career in today’s competitive job market.

Before you start, we work with you to find the ideal internship placement that fulfills your career goals. We’ve placed students in a wide variety of organizations and businesses. If we don’t currently work with a business or organization in your field of interest, we will search for a placement that’s right for you.

Personalized Placements

We'll work with you to find a placement in the field of your choice.

Internships Where and When You Need

We are excited to help you work remotely anywhere in the world.

Hands-On Experience

Work directly with global professionals.

Intern Around the World

We place you in any of our internship destinations.

Spring 2026

Program Dates:

Early February - Early May

Application Deadline:

Nov 27, 2025

Internship Program Advisor

Alexis Watson

Once you’ve applied for an internship, I’ll be your direct point of contact. From field placements to housing and everything in between, I’m here to help you prepare for your internship. Once you’re accepted to your internship, you’ll find even more detailed information about what you need to know before you depart in your Predeparture Guide. Let’s get started!

📱 800.995.2300 ✉️ internships@IESabroad.org

At a Glance

Program Dates:

Summer 2025: May 19 - July 18
Fall 2025: Mid September - Mid December
Spring 2026: Early February - Early May

Credits:

0, 3, or 6 per Summer; 0 per Semester

Estimated Cost:

$1,889

Primary Spoken Language(s):

English

Language Prerequisites:

None

Why Remote?

University of Pennsylvania – Virtual English Language Program

At IES®, we’ve been offering quality, part-time internships for nearly 60 years and full-time internships with the introduction of IES Internships in 2013. You could kinda say we’re experts…and now, we’re bringing the internships to you with the IES® Remote Internship program. You’ll get the same hands-on (just not literally), professional experience you’d get abroad, while also gaining the remote working skills that are oh-so-important right now, plus an international component to boot.

Participating IES Abroad Destinations

In addition to choosing your internship industry and sharing your placement preferences, once you've applied, you can also indicate if you'd prefer that your host company or organization be based in one of the following IES Abroad destinations (and be sure to check back, as destinations may be added or vary by term). This may be especially useful if you need an internship conducted in a particular language or culture for your major, minor, or global learning requirement at your school.

Barcelona

Berlin

Buenos Aires

Cape Town

Dublin

Ecuador

London

Milan

Paris

Santiago

Shanghai

Sydney

Tokyo

Vienna

The Student Experience

Chloe Sutton

Chloe Sutton, May 16, 2025

How I Chose to Study Aboard

A brief description of how I chose to study abroad with IES Abroad and how I chose Berlin before I depart!

Predeparture

Preparing for a Successful Return To My Home Institution

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Au Revoir

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Program Dates

Summer 2025

Program Dates:

May 19 - July 18

Application Deadline:

Mar 13, 2025

Fall 2025

Program Dates:

Mid September - Mid December

Application Deadline:

May 8, 2025

Spring 2026

Program Dates:

Early February - Early May

Application Deadline:

Nov 27, 2025

Academics

Placement Examples

a student plays rock, paper, scissors with children in Cape Town

Education in Quito

Develop a virtual education program for children.

Research Assistant at a Nationally Recognized Hospital in Barcelona

Research migration and mental health.

Public Health in London

Monitor social media feeds for news about local hospitals.

one student plays the piano while another sings

Music & Performance Company in Vienna

Write and edit CD booklets, musicology articles, and biographies.

Bioengineering in Dublin

Research cardiac structures on the epicardial surface of the heart.

Analytics Company in Barcelona

Analyze technical optimization in Packaging, Supply Chain, and other spend categories.

Courses

During the summer, you’ll have the option to enroll in a remote 3-credit or 6-credit academic seminar (no courses available during the semester) taught by IES Abroad faculty from one of our Centers abroad with other IES interns to complement the practical experience you gain during the internship for a greater understanding of remote work life.

Topics covered include understanding business culture, improving communication in the remote workplace, strengthening work attitude and aptitude, resolving conflicts, and navigating issues, challenges, and opportunities so you can succeed on the job in the future.

*IES Abroad transcripts are only awarded for internships in conjunction with the academic internship seminar.

NOTE: This is a list of planned course offerings. After you are accepted, you will see a list of final course offerings in your MyIESabroad account. Additionally, IES Abroad reserves the right to cancel a course due to insufficient enrollment or circumstances beyond our control.

Helpful Links

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Transcripts, Credit Transfer & Accreditation

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Refund Policy

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IES Abroad Courses

Internship Seminar (2)

Course name	Term	Language	Credits
IN 395 - Internship Seminar on Global Workplace Cultures	Summer	English	3
IN 395 - Leading Across Cultures: Internship Seminar	Summer	English	6

Requirements

Eligibility Requirements
Application Requirements
Passport & Visa Requirements

Eligibility Requirements

18 years of age
In good standing at your home school
2.5 GPA or better on a 4.0 scale (GPAs under 2.5 will be considered on a case-by-case basis)
At least sophomore standing prior to application; rising junior status at time of program departure. (Students who have completed one year of undergraduate study may apply and will be considered on a case-by-base basis.)
Recent graduates (up five years post-graduation depending on location) are eligible, and graduate-level students are considered on a case-by-case basis.
Non-U.S. citizens attending U.S. schools: Native English fluency or test scores demonstrating English proficiency, including IELTS scores of 6.0 or above or TOEFL certificate with a score of 500 or above for paper or 60 or above for internet.
Non-U.S. citizens attending school outside the U.S.: Native English fluency or IELTS score of 6.0 or above, taken within the last two years.
- Visit the IELTS website to find a test location near you. IES Abroad reserves the right, in its sole discretion, not to accept students who it believes do not have the necessary English language competency to succeed in an Internship Program, irrespective of the applicant's score on a language proficiency exam.

Application Requirements

Submit Your Online Application

Applications may be considered after the published deadline on a space available basis. Please note that late applicants may be required to submit a non-refundable confirmation deposit upon acceptance in order to secure a place in the program. Please contact us with questions about applying after the deadline.

After your Online Application is processed, submit the following in your MyIESabroad account:

Home School Authorization — Your on-campus study abroad advisor can either complete the Home School Authorization electronically through IES Abroad’s PartnerPortal system, or by filling out the PDF form. Consult your study abroad advisor to determine how they would prefer to complete your Home School Authorization.
Academic Credit Acknowledgement Form — This form allows you to select whether you plan to enroll in the internship program for credit. Consult with your advisor on campus to understand your school's requirements for earning credit for your internship.
Cover Letter — This letter should not be addressed to IES Internships. Instead, it should be targeted toward prospective internship hosts in the field in which you would like to work. Your letter will allow potential host organizations to better understand your interest, skills, and background experience.
Placement Interest Form — This form will ask you about your goals and objectives for the internship placement, as well as information about how to best contact you throughout the placement process. Our internship staff will use this as a starting point for matching you with a host employer.
Official Transcript(s) — Submit transcripts from each college/university you have attended since high school. If you have multiple transcripts, IES Abroad will average the GPAs for all colleges/universities you have attended and use that cumulative GPA when reviewing your application. (Students attending higher education institutions outside of the U.S. must obtain a professional course-by-course transcript equivalency report. You may choose any organization that provides professional international transcript equivalencies.)
Résumé
(If Applicable) English Language Proficiency Exam — Students attending higher education institutions outside of the U.S. may need to submit English language proficiency exam results. Contact your IES Abroad Representative for more information.

If your cumulative GPA is below 2.5, submit the following in your MyIESabroad account:

Professor Recommendation — Although there is no length requirement, the recommendation must indicate a professor’s opinion of the applicant’s academic ability to pursue university-level coursework in a foreign country, in addition to any information that would help IES Abroad gain a better understanding of the applicant.
Personal Academic Essay — Although there is no length requirement, the essay must address your GPA, any particular academic challenges faced, reasons you chose this IES Abroad program, and how it fits into your academic career.

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IES Abroad Remote Staff

Melissa Comiskey

Executive Director for Internship Programming

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Melissa Comiskey

Executive Director for Internship Programming

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Internship Cost

Consider these prices as a starting point. We encourage you to contact your current college or university to determine the actual cost to you when factoring in financial aid, scholarships, your school's policies, and other factors.

Summer 2025

Tuition

1,494

Housing

Insurance

Total

1,494

Summer 2025

Remote Internship (0, 3, or 6 Credits) Fees

Program Fee (invoiced by IES Abroad)	0 Credits	3 Credits	6 Credits
Tuition	$1,494	$2,244	$3,080
Total IES Abroad Program Fee	$1,494	$2,244	$3,080

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Additional Fees for Special Options Associated with Tuition (invoiced by IES Abroad)
School of Record transcript (if required)	$475
Total Additional Fees

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Total Estimated Budget

The amounts expressed above are in U.S. dollars. Estimated expenses are based on November 2023 exchange rates. These expenses may vary due to individual needs, spending habits, and exchange rates, and are not included in the IES Abroad program fee. Personal expenses may include but are not limited to the following: meals/beverages (outside selected housing/meals option), social activities and entertainment, toiletries, laundry, and communications facilities (e.g. Internet café, phone centers.) Some items such as textbooks may be billed separately by IES Abroad.

Discounts and Scholarships & Aid

Academic Year pricing reflects at least a 20% discount off second consecutive semester program tuition for the same or a different program. Students must enroll by November 1st to get the discount for academic year study, after which the second term’s tuition pricing will be based on the following Spring term’s tuition.
Students will receive a 20% discount applied as a credit to the second consecutive semester’s tuition in the same or different programs of a Calendar Year. Students must enroll by May 1st to get the discount for calendar year study, after which the second term’s tuition pricing will be based on the following Fall term’s tuition.
Students will receive a $500 credit on Summer tuition if a summer program is attended before or after a semester or academic year program.
Students will receive a $300 credit on a January Term tuition if a January Term program is attended before or after a semester program.
The IES Abroad program fee does not reflect scholarships, financial aid, or grants such as the IES Abroad Public University Grant.

Visa / Consular / Residency Fees

Depending on visa requirements related to certain program locations, length of term, and consular jurisdictions, students may also incur costs for expedited processing, predeparture travel to the consulate or for IES Abroad ACCeSS™ ($150) to obtain their visa.
These estimated fees apply to U.S. citizens. Non-U.S. citizens may have different requirements and costs.

Cell Phone Usage

Cell phone usage fees are additional and on a per call basis, depending upon location.

Program Dates:

May 19 - July 18

Application Deadline:

Mar 13, 2025

Estimated Cost:

1,494

Fall 2025

Tuition

1,889

Housing

Insurance

Total

1,889

Fall 2025

Remote Internship Fees

Program Fee (invoiced by IES Abroad)
Tuition	$1,889
Total IES Abroad Program Fee	$1,889

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Fees for Special Options Associated with Tuition & Housing in Addition to Housing Cost Listed Above (invoiced by IES Abroad)
School of Record transcript (if required)	$475
Total Additional Fees

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Total Estimated Budget

The amounts expressed above are in U.S. dollars. Estimated expenses are based on November 2024 exchange rates. These expenses may vary due to individual needs, spending habits, and exchange rates, and are not included in the IES Abroad program fee. Personal expenses may include but are not limited to the following: meals/beverages (outside selected housing/meals option), social activities and entertainment, toiletries, laundry, and communications facilities (e.g. Internet café, phone centers.) Some items such as textbooks may be billed separately by IES Abroad.

Visa / Consular / Residency Fees

Depending on visa requirements related to certain program locations, length of term, and consular jurisdictions, students may also incur costs for expedited processing, predeparture travel to the consulate or for IES Abroad ACCeSS™ ($150) to obtain their visa.
These estimated fees apply to U.S. citizens. Non-U.S. citizens may have different requirements and costs.

Cell Phone Usage

Cell phone usage fees are additional and on a per call basis, depending upon location.

Program Dates:

Mid September - Mid December

Application Deadline:

May 8, 2025

Estimated Cost:

1,889

Spring 2026

Tuition

Housing

Insurance

Total

Pending

Use Our Budget Worksheet to Calculate Your Costs

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How It Works

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean that internships are “guaranteed”?

IES Internships guarantees you a placement in your field of choice, as indicated on your internship application. If we are unable to offer you an internship placement in the expressed field of choice at least two weeks before the program start date, despite your participation in the process and satisfaction of all program requirements, then you have the option to receive a refund of the full amount that you paid IES Internships or the chance to transfer to an IES Abroad program of comparable length and value in the same location (subject to satisfying applicable visa requirements and IES Internships’ academic program requirements).

The IES International Internship Waiver will include:

More clear expectations around students’ required “active participation” and responsiveness during the pre-departure and placement process (rather than our previously stated “good faith participation”)
IES’ ability to rescind a student’s admission (no later than 2 weeks prior to the start of a program to avoid uncoverable costs) due to their inactivity/unresponsiveness that jeopardizes the student’s ability to secure a timely internship placement or required visa
And the student’s liability for any other associated costs/losses in the event that a student’s admission is rescinded (e.g. visa fees, airfare, home school fees, etc.

What does the program fee cover? Where can I find a breakdown of the costs?

The program fee covers: your tuition, housing, and health insurance, in addition to access to an incomparable amount of predeparture support and resources, direct on-site guidance and assistance while you’re abroad, and networking opportunities and reunions with other alumni once they return from abroad. You can find a breakdown of costs by clicking on the program page they are interested in, clicking on the “cost” tab at the top of the page, and then clicking on the total price.

How do scholarships and financial aid work? Can I use my existing scholarships or apply for more?

Full-Time Summer Internship Program students can apply for our IES Abroad Scholarships at any point before the deadline – even if you haven’t yet been admitted into one of our programs! Our scholarship opportunities are competitive, so it’s in your best interest to apply for our scholarships as early as possible. If you’d like to use your existing scholarships/aid towards your program fees, this will depend on your school’s policies and how you’re billed for the program. Talk to your school’s study abroad and financial aid office to learn their policies. Please note, Full-Time Fall and Spring Semester Internship students are not eligible for IES financial aid.

Are all internships abroad unpaid? Will I get credit?

Yes, all of our internship placements are unpaid. In many countries, it is illegal to pay interns without obtaining the proper visa/work authorization. All of our internship students will be enrolled in an internship seminar while abroad, which you can earn credit for based on your home universities polices. We at IES believe our internships help give students the opportunity to build their resumes, earn a higher salary, gain cross cultural skills and intercultural confidence, secure a job faster, get into their grad school of choice, and become a global leader.

What type of internship will I have?

We have numerous types of internships in a variety of fields and disciplines. For a list of placement examples, check out our internships by field page. Please keep in mind that while these are past placements, they are not necessarily available every year. Our team works to find students customized internships based on interests, qualifications, and the needs of the internship hosts.

I was accepted into the internship program, what are the next steps?

What does it mean that internships are “guaranteed”?

The IES International Internship Waiver will include:

More clear expectations around students’ required “active participation” and responsiveness during the pre-departure and placement process (rather than our previously stated “good faith participation”)
IES’ ability to rescind a student’s admission (no later than 2 weeks prior to the start of a program to avoid uncoverable costs) due to their inactivity/unresponsiveness that jeopardizes the student’s ability to secure a timely internship placement or required visa
And the student’s liability for any other associated costs/losses in the event that a student’s admission is rescinded (e.g. visa fees, airfare, home school fees, etc.