Not all internships require you to be a native English speaker; the same rules apply as for any job teaching English as a foreign language abroad. If you are a speaker of another language, your English needs to be at least C1 level in order to be considered for TEFL internship opportunities.
The following internships are open to non-native speakers:
Hong Kong- Fluent speakers.
For more information, please follow this link https://www.theteflacademy.com/internships/hong-kong
Duration – 9 months
India – Native English, or near native fluency can also be considered, but must be minimum IELTS 7.0
For more information, please follow this link https://www.theteflacademy.com/internships/india.
Duration – 4 months
Spain – Native-level English, German or French speakers
For more information, please follow this link https://www.theteflacademy.com/internships/spain.
Duration – 3-9 months