Internships/Service Learning Programs

We have affiliations with a variety of companies and organizations from diverse academic and professional fields where the internship portion of the Service Learning Programs can be completed. We offer credit and non-credit based programs. Many universities offer credit for completion of our programs and we will work with you and your school to determine if receiving credit is an option for you.
After completing the TESOL Course, students will have an opportunity to travel for a week or more in their host country, then complete a 4-10 week internship in an organization of your choosing (upon availability) to practice the skills acquired in the course and provide whatever services are required by the institution for whom you are working. Though most of our internships are focused on teaching English, we have other opportunities wherein students can receive practical experience in a foreign work environment.

TEFL International also provides additional learning opportunities and placement services that help the program participants prepare for foreign study, travel, work, or research. In all cases, we will work closely with you to determine the best program for each respective program participant.

The cost of the program (not including airfare, food, lodging for the internship component or travel) is generally $1,890-1,990 ($1,590 or $1,690 - depending on location - for the TESOL course plus $300 for the internship placement and facilitation), though costs may fluctuate from internship to internship. Some of the internship components will include accommodation while others will not. This cost covers all TESOL training, placement assistance, evaluation, and private, air-conditioned accommodation during the 4-week course. Timing can be arranged to coincide with university schedules. Please consult our Service Learning Coordinator to discuss a program that is best for you.

Why This Course?

• Provide a valuable service to the international community and yourself
• Learn to Teach English as a Second Language
• Earn an accredited, internationally-recognized teaching Certificate that never expires and offers job placement assistance for life
• Acquire practical international work experience in a local schools, government agencies, NGO's or Businesses
• Experience total immersion in foreign cultures and landscapes
• Forge cross-cultural friendships that will endure a lifetime
• Acquire skills, experiences, and contacts that will enhance your occupational opportunities
• Earn university credit
• Provide yourself an opportunity to live and work abroad while gaining valuable experience and contacts that will open many doors of opportunity

Program Locations

• Zhuhai, China
• Rome, Italy
• Seville, Spain
• Ban Phe, Thailand
• Phuket, Thailand
• Sao Sebastio, Brazil (coming soon)
• Paris, France (coming soon)
• Oaxaca, Mexico (coming soon)

Requirements

• Minimum age: 19
• Education: Capable of producing university-level work
• English: Fluent or near-native fluency

Dates

• Check out the Course Schedules to see the available dates for our TESOL Courses. Internship components will be handled on a case by case basis so inquire within to determine the best course date and location for you.

Price

• Generally, our Service Learning Programs cost $1,890-1,990 ($1,590 or $1,690 - depending on location - for the TESOL course plus $300 for the internship placement and facilitation). However, with many intern opportunities to choose from, each respective opportunity may vary in cost. Please consult the information for each respective internship to determine actual costs for each program option