The World Endeavors Intern in England program is the perfect fit for those who want to experience life in the cultural, academic, artistic, and entertainment capital of the world – London! The opportunities available are limitless, and one could spend a lifetime experiencing what the city has to offer without ever seeing and doing it all. As one of the greatest economic and cultural centers in the world, interning in England provides participants with incredibly valuable work experience. Not only will interns develop valuable professional skills in their field – they will also learn how to work in significantly different environments.
World Endeavors offers internships in a wide range of professional fields in England, and our advisors are proud of their ability to find great opportunities in unique and highly specialized fields.
FEATURED INTERNSHIP PLACEMENTS
Placements are limited so apply now and start planning your professional experience with World Endeavors in the UK!
Join an impactful NGO that provides support and services to people who are homeless, connecting them to housing and mental health resources. The team works with "rough sleepers" who have been on the street for a long time to move them into and sustain accommodation, improve their wellbeing and support them into volunteering or employment. As well as having long histories of contact with Street Outreach teams, all clients will have support needs around substance use, mental illness or physical health. The intern will support lead workers to help clients achieve outcomes surrounding accommodation entry and sustainment, entry and sustainment of treatment plans around drugs, alcohol and mental health services, and to support clients into education training and employment. The intern will learn and gain knowledge around the benefit systems, clients' complex support needs and how to work with them, available housing and health treatment options, and safeguarding and protecting guidelines. A key element of the intern role is to take on a small caseload of service users as part of their development. The caseload will vary depending on the particular project, but will be specifically allocated on the basis of enabling learning and achievement in the areas of the intern core competencies. Further, the service users will be allocated by the intern's line manager and the allocation will take into account the developing capabilities and capacities of the individual intern, alongside the clients' needs and risk assessment.
Comprehensive training and supervision will be provided. Main responsibilities to follow will include:
- Spending time with service users, supporting ongoing caseloads, identifying activities that will support them, and facilitating their journey towards enablement and recovery
- Maintaining and supporting links made into community programmes and resources
- Ensuring that the required paperwork and monitoring is completed including updating case files and support plans to the standards set by the organization and the agreed requirements of the service commissioner
- Contribute to the regular review and continual improvement of the effectiveness of service delivery, involving service users and other stakeholders
- Contribute to the successful implementation and completion of the tasks in the annual workplan
- Contribute to the meeting of the targets in the areas of Education, Training and Employment/move on of the service users, maximizing service user involvement/ and other Key Performance Indicators
Intern with an innovative start-up that provides well-being services - such as yoga and meditation - to employees of large companies. This internship is the ideal placement for a marketing student or recent graduate interested in developing skills in digital marketing strategy, and who takes a personal interest in healthy lifestyle choices.
- Work closely with a marketing professional to develop digital marketing strategy to grow the business;
- Manage social media campaigns;
- Create reports to track and analyze campaign success and make recommendations based on findings.
Minimum duration of 8 weeks. Include "Digital Marketing for Well-being Company" in the comments section of your application.
Gain experience at an art gallery, design and greeting card studio, pitching luxury gift wrap to high profile clients, including the London Transport Museum.
- Prepare sales presentations;
- Conduct market analysis and competitive research;
- Develop promotional materials.
Minimum duration of 8 weeks. Include "Design Studio Sales & Marketing" in the comments section of your application.
Develop a wide range of valuable professional skills with an event management company in a B2B context.
- Manage conferences and networking events;
- Create promotional materials to maximize attendance;
- Liaise with suppliers;
- Troubleshoot issues on-site at events.
10-12 week duration. Include "Business Event Management" in the comments section of your application.
Higher education organization seeking an intern interested in video editing, motion design, animation and filming with command of InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and PowerPoint, and strong written English language skills.
- Create digital and printed promotional materials and proposal documents;
- Produce on-brand presentations;
- Generate images and promotional materials for use in social media campaigns.
8 week minimum duration. Include "Graphic Design for Graduate Skills Development" in the comments section of your application.
Cultivate your business acumen in a fun, fast-paced environment with a travel/tourism company.
- Secure lodging for groups;
- Liaise with suppliers;
- Prepare sales presentations;
- Assist accounts department;
- Cultivate new supplier relationships.
Minimum duration of 10 weeks. Include "Business Administration for Tour Operator" in the comments section of your application.
Join a rapidly growing technology company working with online retailers to streamline in-store and online shopping experiences.
- Assist in planning and developing new marketing initiatives;
- Write content, including blog posts, research papers and strategy papers;
- Manage social media accounts;
- Seek out new business opportunities to ensure growth.
12 week minimum duration. Include "Business Development in Retail Technology" in the comments section of your application.
Invoice software service for small businesses seeking an intern to focus on business development and/or data analysis.
- Work closely with existing customers to renew contracts;
- Assist in generating new leads to help grow the business;
- Analyze sales and market research data, and make recommendations based on findings.
Minimum duration of 8 weeks. Include "Business Dev/Data Analysis for Invoice Software Company" in the comments section of your application.
World Endeavors arranges unpaid internships. Specific internship placements cannot be guaranteed. We will work closely with you and our in-country coordinator to arrange an internship that matches your interests and goals.
FEATURED FIELDS
Accounting
Accounting Interns in England have had the opportunity to work with a variety of companies and organizations. A past intern worked with an organization made up of six businesses and focused on their finance group. Tasks included bank reconciliation, control accounts reconciliation (VAT, PAYE), reconciliation of inter company charges, working on nominal code in Sage, journal entries in Sage, book keeping activities, as well as ad hoc projects.
Communications
Communication Interns in England have worked with a number or companies specializing in communications for clients or working internally with a company's communications department. A past intern had the opportunity to work with a company that specializes in healthcare, technology, and corporate communications. Tasks included working with a team to develop tweets, press releases, and materials, as well as editing and reviewing documents, collecting departmental approvals, and distributing of materials. Other tasks were related to creating and executing special events designed for public outreach and media relations.
Marketing
Marketing Interns in England have had the opportunity to work with companies providing marketing services to clients and within a company's internal marketing department. A past intern worked with a national charity in London in their marketing team. Tasks included all aspects of marketing, campaigns, communications and events. During this internship, the participant worked with the marketing and communications officer on national campaigns.
Other fields offered in England include:
Advertising interns work with creative teams in agencies as well as company advertising departments, learning about local and global markets as well as business strategy.
Architecture and Landscape Architecture interns work in architectural firms and assist professionals with a wide range of projects at various stages of design and construction.
Coaching and Sports Management interns help with marketing and promotion efforts, plan events, and manage facilities for athletic teams as well as learn about the business side of sports.
Education interns assist local educators in primary and secondary schools and other institutions to promote learning in the classroom and in the local community.
Montessori Administration
Gain a variety of valuable experience in education administration at a Montessori school for students from 3-18 years old. Intern will provide administrative support to the head of school, senior management team, exams officers and teachers, and serve as a member of the whole school team. Principle accountabilities to include:
- Providing administrative support for all functioning of the school, including supporting administration of exams/exam officers, managing incoming and outgoing mail, managing daily cash receivables, maintaining confidential information, managing and reordering office supplies, and assisting in maintaining equipment;
- Supporting the school's Duty of Care by tracking and reporting pupil attendance, and processing staff attendance in accordance with safety procedures;
- Manage safeguarding and welfare procedures following child protection outlined in the school's policy, including vetting/monitoring visitors, assisting with fire evacuation procedures, and prioritizing overall safety for all children and young people at the school;
- Providing reception service for the school, including assisting and directing staff, pupils, parents and visitors, operating the school's main telephone, managing the school's email inbox, managing the family room/community space, and updating the school calendar.
This placement is outside of London. Internship available during term dates only, generally early September to late July. Please contact World Endeavors for specific term dates.
Engineering interns work on public and private projects in a range of fields learning how to create effective, real-world solutions that benefit society.
Possible Engineering branches:
- Materials
- Biomedical
Engineering placements will most likely be outside of London, and may incur an additional fee. 12 week minimum duration.
Event Management interns work with professional coordinators to plan and manage events ranging from weddings and celebrations to festivals, conferences, concerts, and exhibitions.
Human Resources interns assist professionals in human resources departments with reporting and evaluations, interviewing, orientations, record-keeping, and other administrative tasks.
Information Technology interns work in technology companies and in the IT departments of corporations on various projects and initiatives such as network management, hardware and software support, systems management, and new technology implementations.
Interior Design interns assist design professionals in architecture and design firms as well as in property and construction companies by researching materials and products, working with suppliers, gathering spatial and other site information, preparing presentations for clients, and a number of other activities.
International Business interns are placed in a range of businesses spanning a wide array of industries with both local and global markets.
International Relations interns work for organizations engaged with issues of global importance, such as human rights, globalization, humanitarian action, and international economic development; they gain experience with research, grants, reporting, and policy.
Journalism interns work with journalists to liaise with the public and research stories, write articles, and/or report on local events for magazines, newspapers, or other print or digital media companies.
Placements must be a minimum of 3 months
Media Studies interns work at radio and television stations, film production companies, newspapers, magazines, advertising or public relations agencies, and other print or digital media companies gaining professional experience in a wide range of job duties and picking up a host of valuable practical skills.
Museum and Cultural Management interns work with professionals in museums and at historical sites, gaining hands-on experience in a variety of activities, such as research, curation, archiving, analysis, restoration, and administration.
Nonprofit Management interns may prepare and write grants, research and report on issues, engage with supporters, or assist with promotions for fundraising or community outreach events.
Public Relations interns work in PR agencies or in company PR departments learning about strategic communication, brand management, and market perceptions.
Join an impactful NGO that provides support and services to people who are homeless, connecting them to housing and mental health resources. The team works with "rough sleepers" who have been on the street for a long time to move them into and sustain accommodation, improve their wellbeing and support them into volunteering or employment. As well as having long histories of contact with Street Outreach teams, all clients will have support needs around substance use, mental illness or physical health. The intern will support lead workers to help clients achieve outcomes surrounding accommodation entry and sustainment, entry and sustainment of treatment plans around drugs, alcohol and mental health services, and to support clients into education training and employment. The intern will learn and gain knowledge around the benefit systems, clients' complex support needs and how to work with them, available housing and health treatment options, and safeguarding and protecting guidelines. A key element of the intern role is to take on a small caseload of service users as part of their development. The caseload will vary depending on the particular project, but will be specifically allocated on the basis of enabling learning and achievement in the areas of the intern core competencies. Further, the service users will be allocated by the intern's line manager and the allocation will take into account the developing capabilities and capacities of the individual intern, alongside the clients' needs and risk assessment.
Comprehensive training and supervision will be provided. Main responsibilities to follow will include:
- Spending time with service users, supporting ongoing caseloads, identifying activities that will support them, and facilitating their journey towards enablement and recovery
- Maintaining and supporting links made into community programmes and resources
- Ensuring that the required paperwork and monitoring is completed including updating case files and support plans to the standards set by the organization and the agreed requirements of the service commissioner
- Contribute to the regular review and continual improvement of the effectiveness of service delivery, involving service users and other stakeholders
- Contribute to the successful implementation and completion of the tasks in the annual workplan
- Contribute to the meeting of the targets in the areas of Education, Training and Employment/move on of the service users, maximizing service user involvement/ and other Key Performance Indicators
Visual Arts interns work in galleries and museums planning and maintaining exhibits, creating and distributing publicity materials, coordinating special events, communicating with artists, and organizing art auctions.
Web and Graphic Design interns work with creative professionals in design firms, marketing agencies, or the design departments of larger companies to create marketing materials, web pages, logos, and other visuals for corporate clients.
Do you want to earn academic credit for your international internship? Nearly half of World Endeavors participants earn credit while interning abroad. Many students are required to participate in an internship to fulfill a requirement for their degree program. World Endeavors works closely with students and their academic advisors to ensure that our program meets those requirements. If you don’t fall into that category there is another exciting option for you. Through our collaboration with University of California Berkeley, students can earn UC Berkeley credit by taking one of two online courses while interning abroad.
Internships are available year-round, with flexible start dates and durations. Public holidays and seasonal work availability may impact certain start dates in some locations.
Please wait until after you are accepted into the program and you have received the confirmed arrival and departure dates before you book your flight
Please note: generally, the minimum program duration for interning in England is 2 months. Also, due to visa constraints, the maximum duration is 6 months. Contact World Endeavors if you would like to go for duration outside of this.
| Program Name | First Month | Each Additional Month |
|---|---|---|
| Intern In England | $4,190 | $1,490 |
Through our collaboration with University of California Summer Sessions, World Endeavors interns can earn academic credit alongside their international internship. Alternatively, interns can arrange for credit through their home institution. Learn more here.
INCLUDED FEATURES
- Dedicated Program Advisor
- Customized Internship placement
- Flexible durations from 2 to 6 months with year-round start dates
- Academic credit facilitation
- Local On-site Coordinator with 24/7 availability; pre and post arrival orientation
- Personalized Program Success Plan with ongoing coaching
- Re-entry Handbook and Support
- Airport reception
- Shared apartment accommodations or home stay with WiFi, utilities and bills included
- 24/7 Emergency Travel Assistance
OTHER BUDGET CONSIDERATIONS
- Round-trip transportation to England
- Meals
- Visa expenses
- Optional trips and excursions
- Daily transportation
- Personal expenses
- World Endeavors interns should be 18 years or older and should have a passport valid for at least 6 months from the start of their program.
- Keep in mind that all countries have different visa restrictions for varying types of passports.
- It is recommended to have a background in your desired internship field, but not absolutely required. Internship placement opportunities increase with experience or relevant coursework.
- Interns participating in an internship in England will be required to obtain a visa, which has its own eligibility requirements. Currently, citizens from the EU would not be required to apply for a visa. Interns from other countries would apply for one of the following visas:
- Youth Mobility Scheme visa (Tier 5)
- To obtain this visa applicants must be 18 to 30 years old and hold a passport from an eligible country.
- The countries eligible for this visa include, Australia, Canada, Japan, Monaco, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Republic of Korea, Taiwan
- You can find more information on the United Kingdom immigration website
- Temporary Worker – Government Authorised Exchange (Tier 5)
- To obtain this visa applicants must be a current full-time university student or start their internship within one year of graduation.
- You can find more information on the United Kingdom immigration website
Congratulations on your decision to embark on this one-of-a-kind, life-changing experience abroad! We look forward to working with you to make your trip memorable and meaningful. We recommend that applications be submitted at least 16 weeks in advance of the intended program start date. If your intended start date is less than 16 weeks away, please contact World Endeavors for more information.
World Endeavors interns in England live in shared apartments with shared bedroom, bathroom and kitchen, or with local host families in a single room. All housing options are located within walking distance of an Underground station for convenient access to everything London has to offer.
ABOUT LONDON
England is a European nation, but it also maintains its own strong cultural identity. This is a country that has kindly shared The Beatles, Doctor Who, and Shakespeare with the rest of the world. Many of the world’s most influential people, organizations, and institutions call England home. Life in London is exhilarating and fast paced. Weekends offer a plethora of cultural events and activities, and, for many interns, the biggest challenge is choosing between so many exciting options. As a global capital for culture, business, entertainment, and even cuisine, London offers something for everyone. Interns in London live like locals, experiencing everything that life in this bustling international city has to offer.
We strive to provide immersive, life changing, and professionally rewarding programs for our interns. Our programs are designed as a comprehensive “program” instead of just the internship so that we can provide a full experience for our participants. The program fees we charge include the in-country expenses (housing, insurance, orientation, etc.) and also the dedicated work that goes behind finding a customized, one-of-a-kind, international internship placement. You can find more information about the costs and inclusions in the “Dates & Costs” section on this page.
We really wish we could offer paid internships, but all of the internships we coordinate are unpaid placements. Paid internships abroad are few and far-between, as they require a different type of visa that is difficult to attain, and they also require sponsorship by the host company, which is quite costly for them. The goal of our program is to provide meaningful, hands-on experience in your specific profession or field of study that will give you a competitive edge in the job market and make you valuable to employers who are globally minded. If you are seeking a placement to help you gain international experience, improve your skills in your field and enhance your resume, our program provides the perfect opportunity.
Our internships are customized to fit each individual’s goals, interests, and skill level. We consider all of these things and then make a placement accordingly. Therefore, we don’t have specific internships “set aside” waiting for people to fill them. We have placed interns in both small and large companies, but due to confidentiality of our host companies and organizations we are not able to provide a list of companies.
All of our internships are customized, and we work with each intern to make sure we find a placement that fits their specific interests, background, experience, and goals for the internship. Your specific responsibilities during your internship will be determined further in the enrollment process and will depend on your skills and goals for the program.
Julia is from Seattle, Washington and went to London, England to complete a Social Work internship. Learn more about the impact this experience had on her life in her own words, and where she is now!
“I gained so much from living in London this past summer. I traveled to 8 major cities, met so many new friends from all over the world, and had a wonderful internship experience. I had the time of my life!”
- Savannah, Intern in England
