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Internship Experience
Teach in Germany
Teach in Germany
One of the top destinations for TEFL jobs in Europe is Germany. You have the opportunity to spend the summer in this lovely nation, gain priceless experience, and enjoy all the wonders that Germany has to offer. You will be organizing educational games and teaching conversational English lessons, especially for young students, throughout this summer camp internship.
Ideal for first-time English teachers looking to gain valuable teaching experience in a fun, safe and secure environment.
(8-10 week placements)
Overview
Teaching in this placement will be the ideal way to have fun and experience great enjoyment while you learn valuable teaching skills! You’ll have the opportunity to design engaging lessons packed with fun activities, small field trips, teaching English to kids through songs, or even bringing a fresh perspective to TEFL with the Yoga & Mindfulness course included in this package. You’ll be teaching lessons that will be memorable and may offer interesting changes in perspective.
Essential information about your trip to Germany
What’s included?
- 8 weeks or 10 weeks teaching placement
- Teacher allowance of approx €75 weekly
- Shared camp accommodation
- Meals and laundry provided
- 1 week of in-country orientation & cultural excursions
- 120 Hour TEFL Course
- Teaching through Yoga & Mindfulness Course for Young Learners
- Extensive Warmers, Fillers & Coolers Guide to help you with lesson planning
- 24/7 in-country support
- 24-hour medical care
What’s required before applying?
- Native English speaker
- Passport holder from one of the following countries: USA, Canada, Australia, UK, Ireland, or New Zealand
- Aged between 19 – 30
- High school graduate
- TEFL qualified (included)
- Proof of a clean criminal record
- First aid certificate (training can be completed in orientation week for additional fee)
- In good physical and mental health
What do I need to organize?
- International flights (non-EU applicants will need to book return flights)
- Spending money for tourist activities during free time etc.
- Camp essentials - budget £75 for a sleeping bag and mat if you prefer not to bring one
- Travel insurance - It’s really important to sort your travel and health insurance before you go. However, you’ll have access to an emergency doctor
- Proof of a clean criminal record
- Budget £65 to join the First Aid course at camp if you don't hold a valid certificate
- Visa costs for non-EU applicants
Internship Eligibility Form
When you arrive, our in-country team will greet you and the other interns. After the one-week orientation, you’ll travel to your placement area.
After orientation in Walsrode you’ll be placed in one of five nationwide camp locations: Lüneburger Heide, Regen, Amrum Hachen & Möelln. You’ll be placed at the most suitable camp by our team.
Teaching couldn’t be more enjoyable and fun during this placement! With a Yoga & Mindfulness course included in this package, you will be able to create fun lessons full of games, mini field trips, teach children English songs, or even bring a new perspective on TEFL.
You did it! Don’t forget to congratulate yourself on a job well done. It’s time to decide if you want to continue to travel or teach in Germany (or both).
Locations
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how it works
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Cultural Excursions
Wondering what you’re going to do with your precious free time? We know there are certain adventures that cannot be missed out on! So make sure to take a look above at these recommendations from past TEFL interns in Germany, and create your own Germany bucket list!
Outside the Classroom
Outside the Classroom
Are you wondering what you’ll do outside of your classroom in Germany? Meals, laundry, internet, and transportation to and from excursions or other camp locations are all included, so you can spend your allowance however you want! This one-of-a-kind paid position provides you with much more than just travelling to Germany. You will become a competent TEFL teacher and will gain a basic understanding of German culture.
Teach & Travel
Teach & Travel
All the programmes are in German adventure summer camps. TEFL teachers can expect to teach children between the ages of six and sixteen conversational English. Camp activities include language workshops, games, and traditional sports.
Work Schedule
Work Schedule
Your work week typically runs week-long, with 15 hours of actual lesson time. This allows for up to 35 hours of recreational activities per week and some time for lesson planning.
