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TEFL Internships

Our TEFL internships are a great way to start your teaching career. Get paid a great salary and receive support throughout your contract.

Our TEFL internships are open to anyone who has enroled on the Level 3 or Level 5 version of our TEFL course and meets the requirements listed for each opportunity. Our TEFL internships are the fastest way to kick start your TEFL career whilst receiving a higher level of support than standard TEFL jobs. Most of our TEFL internships will include 24×7 local support, an orientation week with lots of other foreign teachers, excursions, accommodation, living allowance, help getting a bank account and sim card, and fewer working hours than a standard contracted teacher . Our TEFL internships are the perfect way to bridge the gap between qualifying and starting a more formal teaching role.

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

How is an internship different to a job?

A TEFL internship is a short-term teaching position. You might be a teacher or a teaching assistant. It’s different from a teaching position because it’s a fully supported teaching position. It’s organised totally by a company that will hold your hand every step of the way. In other words, you don’t apply to the school but rather to a company for a specific position.

How do I apply for an internship?

The application for an internship can be filled in on our website. Our internship partner will then be in contact with you within a week or two.

How long until I hear from my internship application?

If you meet all the requirements for the internship you have applied for, you should expect to be contacted within 2 weeks of submitting your application. If you don’t meet the requirements, you will not be contacted so please ensure you read through them carefully before applying.

How it works

If you're TEFL qualified, applying for and starting your TEFL internship journey is a piece of cake! In four easy steps, you can be on your way to Spain or Thailand - or anywhere in the world!

1. Apply

Start your TEFL internship hassle-free and begin your journey ASAP.

2. Interview

We have plenty of resources to help you through preparing for your first TEFL interview.

3. Documents

Once you pass your interview, you’re now ready to get your paperwork ready.

4. Travel

With all your papers ready, you’re now ready to board that flight and start your TEFL journey.

Do you qualify?

Do you meet the minimum requirements for a TEFL internship?

If you’ve enrolled in our Level 3 or Level 5 TEFL Course, then you’re eligible to apply for a TEFL internship.

If you haven’t enrolled yet, not all is lost – the chance can still be yours if you enrol today.

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Each TEFL internship includes:

24/7 Local support

Orientation week

Accomodation

Living allowance

Bank account setup

Fewer working hours

Our TEFL internships are a great way to start your new career. Get paid a great salary and receive support throughout your contract!

TEFL Internship Sichuan

China

February & September

No fee!
RMB 6,000 monthly salary
4 - 5 months
- Sponsored by local government in Sichuan
- No program fee!
- 4 or 5 months in beautiful Sichuan province
- Legal Z visa program with government sponsorship
- A monthly living allowance of RMB 6000
- Free accommodation throughout the placement
- RMB 3000 flight contribution per semester
- Get 10 free online Mandarin classes before you go
- Teach 15 hours per week Mon - Fri
- Orientation

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TEFL Internship Cambodia

Cambodia

Year-round

US $860
US $800 - $1,200
6 - 12 Months
- Full program support on getting the right visa, setting up insurance and obtaining the right documents
- 9-day accommodation included
- 9-day Training and orientation
- Job placement & support throughout your employment contract
- Land a well-paid job in Cambodia as an ESL Teacher
- Provide in class teaching of around 25 hours a week
- Classes consist of 15 – 25 young learners eager for your arrival
- Teaching contracts can range from 6 – 12 months
- Teaching salaries in Cambodia range between US $800 - $1,200

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TEFL Internship Spain

Spain

September, October and January

€850 refundable deposit
Between €409 - €1,194
6 - 9 Months
- Monthly salary provided ( €409 - €1,194)
- Placement with a host family or assistance in finding independent accommodation
- Paid school holidays
- Training and orientation will be provided
- Spanish National Health System coverage
- Support throughout the entire teaching contract
- Opportunity to gain teaching experience

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TEFL Internship South Korea

Korea, South

February & August

No fee!
KRW 2.05 - 2.8 Million monthly (depending on experience)
12 Months
- Competitive monthly stipend
- Free fully furnished single studio apartment
- Flight entrance reimbursement
- Flight exit reimbursement
- Paid holidays
- Compulsory medical insurance - 50% of premiums paid by the employer
- Full training and orientation
- Opportunity to gain teaching experience

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The TEFL Academy was the world’s first TEFL course provider to receive official recognition from government regulated awarding bodies in both the USA and UK. This means when you graduate you’ll hold a globally recognised Level 3 (120hr) Certificate or Level 5 (168hr) Diploma, meaning you can find work anywhere and apply for jobs immediately.