Education internships in Asia and beyond
Lesson plans, online courses and learning videos.
Overview
What the internship is about
Education hosts include edtech startups, language and tutoring centers, international schools and NGOs that run learning programs. Interns write lesson plans and worksheets, build course modules in Moodle or Google Classroom, record and edit short teaching videos, and help run classes or workshops with a teacher in the room. Edtech teams also ask interns to test new features with students and report back.
A week often mixes two or three days of planning and building materials with time in class, watching how learners use them. Singapore, South Korea and Japan have the most education host companies, with Vietnam, India and Nepal close behind.
Why do it
What you'll get out of it
Help design and run learning programs that use technology to improve results. You see how programs go from plan to classroom.
Support teams building learning apps and platforms, from feature ideas to user testing. You learn how good design makes learning more interactive and easier to access.
Help turn classroom lessons and materials into online courses, videos and interactive content. You learn how to keep learners engaged when there is no teacher in the room.
Your role
Help schools and trainers use digital tools well, from setting up platforms to supporting teachers and students.
Collect and analyze feedback and data on how learning tools affect student engagement and results.
Work alongside teachers to plan lessons and bring new tools into the classroom. You see education from the teacher's side.
Where to go
This is where we have the most host companies in this field, but you can do it in any of our destinations. See all destinations
Where you can do this
Prices
How much it costs
FAQ
Your questions, answered
What will I do on an education internship?
You'll help create and improve learning materials, online courses or training programs, at schools, edtech companies or in company training teams.
Do I need experience to get an education internship?
You don't need a teaching qualification. Students in education, psychology, design or business all fit well. An interest in how people learn matters most.
What skills and tools will I use?
You may use online learning platforms, course design tools, Canva and video editing tools. You'll learn how games and interactive content keep learners engaged.
Where can I do an education internship?
Popular destinations for education internships include Singapore, South Korea, Japan, Vietnam, India and Nepal. Tell us where you'd like to go and we'll check what's possible.
Can I get university credit for my internship?
Yes, if your university accepts it: we provide the documents it needs (internship agreement, placement confirmation, supervisor evaluation and a host certificate of completion). Your university decides whether to give credit, and how much.
How much does it cost, and is it paid?
Programs start from $2,050 for 6 weeks on Explorer, depending on where you go. Most internships are unpaid.
In depth
- Help write lesson plans, worksheets and online course materials.
- Build or update courses on online learning platforms.
- Make short learning videos and graphics in Canva or video tools.
- Test materials with learners and collect their feedback.
- Help run classes, workshops or company training sessions.
- Research what other schools and edtech companies do well.
- Designing a lesson or course around what learners need to know.
- Using learning platforms, Canva and simple video editing.
- How games and interactive content keep learners engaged.
- Explaining ideas clearly to people of different ages and levels.
- Using feedback to make your materials better.
- Working with colleagues and learners from other cultures.
- Singapore: regional offices, banks and startups in the CBD, Marina Bay and one-north.
- South Korea: placements are mainly in Seoul, and we have our own office in Korea.
- Japan: placements are mainly in Tokyo, and we have our own office in Japan.
- Vietnam: our best-value destination, with placements in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.
- India: non-profit and NGO work is one of our main fields.
- Nepal: non-profit and NGO work is one of our main fields, with most placements in Kathmandu.
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Applications open all year
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It's free to apply, and you only pay a deposit once you're accepted.