Skip to main content

International Internships in Education & Social Sciences

Education and social sciences internships abroad offer a transformative experience for individuals passionate about making a positive impact on society and fostering cross-cultural understanding. These internships provide an avenue for aspiring educators and social scientists to engage in meaningful work within international communities, addressing diverse social issues and educational challenges. Interns collaborate with local organizations, schools, or research institutions, contributing to initiatives such as curriculum development, community outreach, social research, and youth development programs. By immersing themselves in different cultural contexts, interns gain a deeper appreciation for the complexities of global social dynamics and educational systems, enhancing their ability to create inclusive and effective strategies for positive change.

During these internships, participants might be involved in conducting workshops, facilitating educational activities, collecting and analyzing data, or assisting in the implementation of community-based projects. Through these hands-on experiences, interns develop a comprehensive skill set that includes cross-cultural communication, program evaluation, and a nuanced understanding of societal challenges. The exposure to diverse perspectives enriches interns’ knowledge of global social issues and equips them with the tools to contribute meaningfully to education and social sciences initiatives both domestically and internationally, making a lasting impact on individuals and communities worldwide.

Every World Endeavors Internship Program Includes

Our internships are as unique as the countries that host them, but there are program features that unify all of our internship experiences.

YOUR INTERNSHIP

  • Professional customized internship placement
  • Year-round program availability
  • Flexible durations from 2 to 6 months

CAREER READINESS PROGRAM

  • Resume clinic and interview skills workshop
  • One-on-one coaching
  • Professional competencies development

ACCOMMODATION

  • Variety of options available – host family, shared apartment, student residence
  • Vetted and selected with quality, safety and proximity to your placement in mind

CAREER AND ACADEMIC INTEGRATION

  • Re-entry handbook and support
  • Academic credit facilitation
  • Post-program assistance with resume updates and completion certificate
  • World Endeavors Alumni Network

TEAM OF EXPERTS

  • Dedicated one-on-one advisor
  • Local on-site coordinator
  • Internship placement supervisor

PEACE OF MIND

  • Comprehensive travel medical insurance
  • Mental Health First Aid-certified staff
  • 24/7 emergency travel assistance
  • Professional liability insurance

Our Top Intern Abroad Destinations

World Endeavors volunteers support communities in several destinations in Africa, the Americas, Asia and Oceania. Our programs are located in a variety of sites, including urban and rural, economically developed and developing, and English-speaking and non-English speaking.

How to choose the best Internship program

Choosing your internship program is easy when you evaluate your priorities. Follow these steps to guide you toward your ideal program.

Explore a New Career

Interning abroad offers a great opportunity to explore your professional and personal interests, and help define your career path. Peruse our internship fields and past examples to find the best fit.

Choose Your Dream Destination

Finding a meaningful way to combine interning and travel to your dream location is a big incentive. Carefully consider which destinations suit your interests and international internship goals.

Improve Language Skills

Immersing yourself in a language-rich environment is the ultimate method for developing fluency. If language-learning is your goal, favor destinations that use your language of choice.

Fit your budget

Explore scholarships and financial aid to determine if these may impact your destination options. Consider the overall cost of the program and cost of living in-country to identify the optimal match.

Try our program finder to filter based on your choices.

SEARCH

All our Education & Social Sciences Internships

Explore our range of internship options and embark on a transformative journey of personal and professional growth in the realms of education and social sciences. If you would like to refine your search further then please use our Program Finder tool.

Intern Abroad
Argentina

Education Internship with Private School, Argentina

Gain teaching experience at a private school in the Recoleta neighborhood of Buenos Aires. This school offers educational services at all levels from kindergarten through high school, with a strong focus on teaching English.

Education Internship with Private School, Argentina

Gain teaching experience at a private school in the Recoleta neighborhood of Buenos Aires. This school offers educational services at all levels from kindergarten through high school, with a strong focus on teaching English.

Intern Abroad
Thailand

Youth Development Internship in Thailand

Within the framework of Thailand, Youth Development interns support experienced educators in a range of projects, including the development and execution of interactive workshops, mentoring and coaching sports teams, organizing youth plays, and coordinating family night activities to bring the community together.

Youth Development Internship in Thailand

Within the framework of Thailand, Youth Development interns support experienced educators in a range of projects, including the development and execution of interactive workshops, mentoring and coaching sports teams, organizing youth plays, and coordinating family night activities to bring the community together.

Intern Abroad
Italy

Youth Development Internship in Italy

Youth Development interns based in Italy actively assist experienced educators in a wide range of initiatives, including the design and execution of interactive workshops, mentoring and guiding sports teams, coordinating entertaining youth plays, and organizing inclusive family night activities.

Youth Development Internship in Italy

Youth Development interns based in Italy actively assist experienced educators in a wide range of initiatives, including the design and execution of interactive workshops, mentoring and guiding sports teams, coordinating entertaining youth plays, and organizing inclusive family night activities.

Intern Abroad
Ireland

Youth Development Internship in Ireland

Within the context of Ireland, Youth Development interns collaborate with experienced educators to assist in various projects, such as the development and facilitation of workshops, coaching and mentoring sports teams, overseeing youth plays, and planning and executing family night activities.

Youth Development Internship in Ireland

Within the context of Ireland, Youth Development interns collaborate with experienced educators to assist in various projects, such as the development and facilitation of workshops, coaching and mentoring sports teams, overseeing youth plays, and planning and executing family night activities.

Intern Abroad FAQs

Where will I intern?

While some organizations have a list of open internships and place applicants in those positions, we work in the opposite direction. We first learn about you, your interests, goals and experience, and then actively pursue the internship that provides you with experience directly relevant to your future career. 

What will I be doing at my internship?

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.

If I am accepted into the program, am I guaranteed an internship?

We are confident in our ability to find impactful,  skill-building internships. If you are accepted into our program, we guarantee that we will find you a placement in your first or second choice field.

Do I need to have experience?

We arrange rewarding internship placements for people with all levels of experience. Whether you’re a complete beginner or an expert in your field, a successful experience requires a positive approach and a mind open to learning, growing and strengthening your skills.

Are the internships paid?

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.

What companies do you work with?

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.

Is there a cost to particiate?

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.

Recent blog posts

BlogIntern AbroadTravel Tips
April 17, 2024

7 Best Places for Internships Abroad in 2024

You’ve been working hard on your studies and have your sights set on that dream job once you reach the…
BlogIntern AbroadScotland
April 5, 2023

Top 4 Reasons to Intern in Scotland

Cover Photo by Steve Collis via Wikimedia Commons When people think about the UK, they usually think London - and…
person with toy airplane on world mapBlogIntern Abroad
April 5, 2023

Summer Internships Abroad – How to Select the Right One

In recent years, internships have become a much more necessary step toward building a rewarding career. Every year, students and…

How to apply

You’ve decided to go abroad – amazing! Applying for your World Endeavors program is easy and stress-free. We can’t wait to get you on your way!

STEP 1
EXPLORE & ASK

Research and compare. If you can’t decide on a program, we can guide you toward the best fit.

STEP 2
SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

Fill out our online application form to share all your relevant details with our team.

STEP 3
ENROLL & PREPARE

Receive your official acceptance and enroll. We’ll give you all the info you need to get ready!

STEP 4
START YOUR ADVENTURE!

You’ve researched, planned and saved. Now you’re ready. It’s time to PUT YOURSELF OUT THERE!