Teaching English Internships Abroad
Teaching English Internship Programs
Teaching English Abroad is one of our most requested intern programs. The best part is that no teaching credentials are required (appreciated, but not required), due to our longstanding relationships with the participating academies and language institutes abroad. This is an excellent placement for both aspiring teachers/professors and business owners-to-be. It is also one of our only work assignment where we accept beginner-level Spanish speakers.
Looking for international experience?
Work assignments may include teaching at private language institutes, teaching at non-profit organizations that cater to families or children, teaching at private K-12 campuses and during the summer, working at camps with children or university students. Beginner Spanish speakers welcome!
Interested in volunteering in Oaxaca? There are a number of teaching English internship placements in Oaxaca including: in public primary schools; government offices for human rights and teaching employees; low-risk boys juvenile hall; government offices for social assistance, academic and cultural activities for the youth of Oaxaca; teaching English to Artisans dedicated to the creation of wood carving figures and help with the marketing of their works.
Travel and teach English abroad!
The options in Uruguay are endless! Interns that work in a private language institute setting teach adults and children in structured, small group settings. All training is provided and since the people you will teach are the institute’s clients, they will make sure you are ready before you begin.
Interns that work in the Community Center and in after-school program settings will also be trained, however, there tends to be less existing structure; in fact, many times, these groups will form a class around our intern and the time they have with us in Montevideo.
There are plenty of Teaching English internship placements in Chile, Ecuador, and Spain as well.
Hear From Our Candidates
“Spending time in Barcelona has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. From the very beginning, everything was well-aligned to make my stay comfortable, productive, and memorable. My housing was conveniently located just a short walk away from both my internship placement and my Spanish language school, which made my daily routine smooth and stress-free. Not having to commute long distances gave me more time and energy to fully engage with everything the city had to offer.
My internship experience was particularly impactful. I was placed in a professional and welcoming environment where I was given real responsibilities, not just busywork. I felt like a valued part of the team, and I learned so much about the industry, local work culture, and how to collaborate across languages and cultures. It was challenging in the best way—pushing me to grow both professionally and personally. In addition to my internship, I took Spanish classes which were incredibly helpful. The teachers were engaging and patient, and the classes were well-structured to improve both conversational and grammatical skills. Being immersed in the language every day also helped reinforce what I was learning in class.
One of the unexpected highlights of my time in Barcelona was the people I met. I made great friends from all over the world—some through my internship, others at the language school, and many more through social events in the city. Barcelona has such an international, vibrant feel that it was easy to connect with people who were also here to learn, work, and explore.
All in all, my time in Barcelona was a perfect blend of professional development, language learning, and cultural immersion. I came here hoping to gain experience and improve my Spanish, but I left with so much more—new friends, unforgettable memories, and a deeper appreciation for the city and its people.”
“Internship is going great, I am working on marketing for football programs and finding programs that the school may potentially partner with. Spanish is getting better as well!”
“Things are going well here! The internship experience has been invaluable. It’s immersive, challenging and rewarding at the same time. I get to engage with many students of all ages and participate in classes with different teachers. It is good because I can get a sense of what age group I would like, but because it’s not a set schedule with the same students, it’s hard to develop a rapport with them. I think to get the most out this particular language school internship, a longer internship would be even better.
The schedule is busy during the week with the internship, as it is in the evening and I have language classes in the morning. So I have time to explore the city on the weekends. One of the best things about this experience is meeting the new people, both locals and solo visitors like myself. I’m lucky to have met a few people at the school during Spanish lessons who are in a similar age group to me. We get along pretty well and it’s been great getting to know them. The family that I am living with has been great, really warm, kind and welcoming.”
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