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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

TEFL Internships

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

TEFL Au Pair in China

China

Year-round
  • $100 Deposit
  • 2,000 RMB Pocket Money
  • 3 - 12 Months
    • 2,000 RMB Pocket money per month
    • Free Mandarin classes (8 - 15 hours per week)
    • Upon completion of the contract you will receive a flight reimbursement of up to 12,000 RMB
    • 1.5 off days per week
    • 3 – 11 day paid leave
    • Medical insurance
    • Pre-departure and Visa application support
    • Full board accommodation with homestay family (private room)

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

TEFL Internship Hungary

Hungary

September 2025
  • £420
  • £1000
  • 12 Months
    • Competitive Salary
    • Safe and legal placement at a trusted and vetted school in Budapest
    • Three weeks of training and orientation upon arrival
    • In country support from an experienced team
    • Full guidance through the visa program
    • Lots of holidays to travel
    • Opportunity to teach children of all ages

TEFL Internship Thailand

Thailand

May and November
  • No Fee!
  • 30,000 THB
  • 4 - 5 Months
    • Competitive Salary
    • 3,000 THB per month housing allowance
    • Accommodation arranged on your behalf
    • Assistance provided in setting up a non-B work visa
    • 3,000 THB towards visa cost
    • Full reimbursement of work permit fee
    • Online and in-country training and orientation
    • Designated go-to Thai consultant for support and assistance
    • Accident insurance
    • Assistance opening a Thai bank account
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