Language Education Internships in Prague

Czech Republic Internship Abroad Education

Perfect internships for those wanting to gain experience teaching English abroad! Language Education interns assist in public schools and/or language schools in Prague, teaching English to students who range in age. Interns assist local teachers to prepare and host lessons, tutor individuals and even assist with school management tasks.

Internship Highlights:

Build your teaching skills in a hands-on environment
Learn from experienced local teachers and assist in real life lessons
Experience the tourist attractions and lifestyle in the popular city of Prague

Type of host organizations:

Language schools
Public schools

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Fully hosted experience from $2458

Includes accommodation

Start dates every Monday

Minimum duration 4 weeks, up to 12 weeks maximum

Language lessons available

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Eligibility requirement

Suitable for students with at least one year of relevant college/university study in a related field, such as Education, Social Work, TEFL training, etc. High School graduates aged 18+ may be accepted, depending on the strength of their application (including any relevant experience, with a desire to learn and grow within this field).

Language requirements

This internship is conducted in English.

Associated career paths

Primary/Secondary Teacher, Early Years teacher, Education Administrator, English as a Foreign Language Teacher, Learning Mentor/Tutor, Special Education, Teaching Assistant, Careers Adviser, Admissions Officer

Internship details

This is an in-country internship, with accommodation provided. Click here to view remote Education & Youth Development internships that you can undertake from home.

If you’re looking to gain experience teaching the English language, then look no further! With internship placements teaching students in a range of language schools and/or public schools around Prague, these Language Education internships in the Czech Republic offer hands-on experience while being guided by experienced local teachers.

As an intern, you can support and assist local English language teachers to prepare and host English lessons for individuals, corporate clients or in open group courses. You’ll help to develop learning activities and games, as well as provide individual assistance to students during classes to ensure they’re being appropriately challenged. Teaching adult students means they’ll often already have an understanding of the English language, making communication much easier.

It is important to keep the general academic calendar in mind when you’re scheduling your Language Education internship. It is possible for interns to have a combined internship schedule, which may include placement at a public school, as well as at a language school for mature adult learners. If your internship coincides with the summer holiday period (from June through August) then your full-time internship schedule may be split between two placements, which is coordinated in order to work around any summer holiday disruptions.

Language Education interns are supported by a local teacher, who will help to provide tasks and feedback to ensure you’re maximizing your own learning experience. Interns will learn how to engage classrooms and students, and will have opportunities to both support the head teacher and host lessons yourself. There is also scope to contribute to the organization and management of language schools, which involves tasks related to ongoing administration.

In all cases, interns should expect that the first week of your experience will focus on settling in and gaining some introductory knowledge, as you will not “hit the ground running”. Rather, you should start with learning about the placement to gain an understanding of what you can build upon, develop, learn, and contribute. Ensure that you ask questions and provide feedback during the introductory period, so that your supervisor understands how you’re progressing. This will help them to better understand important details, such as how quickly you learn, what you find challenging, what you find interesting, etc.

Understand and expect that individual internship experiences vary, as the specific placement that you’re assigned will depend on review of your resume and your current level of studies and experience. Therefore, if you’re at a more introductory level, you should reasonably expect a more introductory internship. Likewise, if you’re interning for a shorter duration, you will have a different experience from someone who is interning for a longer duration. Placement preferences are considered but always subject to availability.

Typical Schedule

Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. Interns may be required to assist in night classes, though in these cases you will have the mornings free.

Career Benefits

Language Education interns learn from a qualified and experienced supervisor, and can be involved in:

Preparing tasks and activities for English language classes
Assisting teachers during lessons
Hosting lessons
Tutoring students

Professional development opportunities:

Learn how to prepare engaging, educational English language lessons
Gain experience working with students to foster their learning
Assist and lead classroom lessons
Learn how to communicate to students for whom English is a second language
Gain practical skills and boost your employability, with guidance from Intern Abroad HQ’s Experiential Learning Curriculum to support your learning and cultural intelligence.

Recommended online TEFL course

For all interns with an interest in developing skills as an educator, we also recommend an interactive Online TEFL Certification Course. The training offers tools and techniques over a 100-hour program. Upon completion, you’ll have earned experience in planning, designing, and adapting diverse language activities and materials. No previous teaching experience or training is required. You can sign up for the Online TEFL Certification Course anytime and you’ll pay the discounted Intern Abroad HQ rate.

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What recent interns said about their experience

Lauren Kintner

June 2022

For my Language Education internship in Prague, I was able to diversify my experience and intern with two different organizations. One was an international preschool in Prague, working with children from all around the world. The other placement was completed with The National Pegagic Institute. Through these two diverse internship opportunities, I was able to see how education works, outside of just the teacher's view, and learn more about education culture in Europe. At the international preschool, I interned as an Assistant Teacher, with children aged 2-6 years. I taught lessons, contributed to story-telling, led age-appropriate activities, and watched over children while encouraging the use of English throughout the day. At the Institute, I was able to tutor language learners and help them practice their English, while also proofreading documents and responding with feedback. I met many people involved in different aspects of education in the Czech Republic.

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Program fees

It’s free to apply for this internship. Once we have reviewed your suitability and accepted you onto this program, you’ll need to pay a deposit of US$499 to confirm your place. The remaining balance of your Program Fee (less your initial US$499 deposit payment) will be due no less than 60 days before your internship start date.

Duration	Program Fee (USD)
4 weeks	$2,458 Equivalent to $87 /day
5 weeks	$2,694 Equivalent to $76 /day
6 weeks	$2,930 Equivalent to $69 /day
8 weeks	$3,452 Equivalent to $61 /day
10 weeks	$3,974 Equivalent to $56 /day
12 weeks	$4,446 Equivalent to $52 /day

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Airport pick-up
Accommodation
24/7 in-country support
Program orientation
Dedicated support before, during, and after your internship
In-country guidance for social and tourist activities
Sourcing and securing your internship placement
Personalization of your internship plan
Coaching from your supervisor
Documented portfolio of your experiential learnings
Academic credit facilitation
International reference letter
Certificate of Internship Completion

All meals
All in-country transportation
Visa (if required), flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check
Transfer back to the airport at the end of your internship program
Personal spending money for snacks, drinks, public transport, laundry, and leisure activities during your free time.

A deposit of $499 (approximately 499) is required to secure your internship
It is important to note that internships in Prague do not include meals and interns should budget to cover this Independently.
Balance of your Program Fee is due 60 days before your internship start date.
All payments attract a 5% transaction fee to cover international banking fees and currency charges.
Terms and Conditions apply.

Arrival and Orientation

Internships in Prague begin every Monday and interns may choose to spend a minimum of 4 weeks, up to a maximum of 12 weeks. (Exceptions to start date availability may occur when start dates are closed due to public holiday disruptions or if the program has already reached capacity). Less internship positions are available during July and August, as many companies are affected by summer vacation activities.

Airport pick up and accommodation are included in the Program Fee. The accommodation is covered from the Sunday night before the Monday start date - interns are required to arrive no later than the Sunday before their Monday start date, as all orientations are held on Mondays.

The last night of the accommodation is the Friday night of the final week, leaving interns free to depart on Saturday. Extra nights of accommodation can be arranged in advance, if requested, and are subject to availability.

All participants fly into the Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG), in order to receive their airport pick up and be transported to the accommodation by a pre-arranged driver. Upon arrival to the accommodation, interns are met by a local team member, who will greet them and assist with settling in. Note that all participants are advised not to book flights until they have first registered to confirm their internship placement.

Orientation takes place on the Monday start date and covers important details for the internship, including introductions, information about culture, customs, rules, expectations, safety, language lessons, cultural excursions, and more. Interns join their placement on the following day.

If you are planning to spend time in Prague prior to your internship and will not require an airport pick up, we can arrange an alternative pick up from another location within the central city.

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Accommodation and WiFi

All interns in Prague receive twin-share bedroom accommodation. Two twin rooms mostly form an accommodation unit, which includes a kitchen with an electric cooker and refrigerator, toilet, bathroom and two wardrobes. Bedding is provided. WiFi is available within the accommodation but this may be charged at a cost of approx. US$15 per month (directly payable via the accommodation).

Please note that upon accommodation check in, a security deposit may be required (fully refundable upon check out, assuming that no damages, lost keys, or services need to be settled). This amount is typically approximately 100 Euro. It can be taken care of during the welcome meeting, at the coordinating office, and must be paid in cash. Interns get the warranty back in the same currency at the end of the stay if they hand over the room in order.

A fitness room and laundry services are available at the accommodation. Each load of laundry costs approximately 1 Euro. Laundry services can be paid for through Visa or Mastercard and must be paid before the start of the washing or drying program.

The internship accommodation is typically located within 45 minutes walking distance to the local team’s office (where the Czech language lessons also take place) - or a short drive away via taxi, uber or public transportation. The maximum commute time to internship placements is usually between 30-45 minutes by public transportation (metro, tram or bus). In order to travel around Prague in public transport we strongly recommend that interns purchase a monthly ticket (approx. 45 Euro per month or US$50). The ticket is valid for metro, trams, buses, and even for boats and a cable car.

Meals

It is important to note that internships in Prague do not include meals. Prague is one of Europe’s most affordable destinations and there is a fantastic culinary scene to explore - whether you’re on a budget or wanting to splurge, there is an excellent range of options for every intern. Local restaurants typically offer special lunch menus during the week, which cost about 10 Euro (approx. US$10.50). Although brand name groceries and imported goods may cost a little more, restaurant food and anything locally made can be very economical. Typical Czech meals are quite hearty and rich! Come prepared to try delicious rich meat dishes, with quality breads, sauces, dumplings, soups, stews and potato salads.

Czech language lessons

Fluency in the Czech language is not a requirement for interns in Prague, however basic Czech skills are strongly recommended. Keep in mind that although interns are not required to speak the Czech language, a language barrier may still be encountered to a certain extent. Interns should be prepared for the very natural and normal frustration of not always understanding what is being said around them. Most interns are able to have a successful internship experience and it is essential to come prepared and willing to surmount a language barrier, as opposed to being intimidated by it.

We encourage all interns to take advantage of the opportunity to learn some beginner lessons before and during their program, as this will enhance enjoyment of being in Prague, while developing professional social, and cultural competencies. Affordable and certified Czech lessons are offered directly through our local team and can be arranged once internship participation has been confirmed. The language instruction is offered through a member of AJŠ - Association of Language Schools and Agencies of the Czech Republic.

Lessons can be taken in conjunction with the internship program (morning lessons, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. - allowing the afternoon free for internship activities). Otherwise, interns are welcome to arrive prior to their internship start date and take dedicated lessons for a week or so, before commencing the internship.

Weekends and travel

Prague is wonderful to explore - it’s a very walkable city and many sights can be seen as you spend time wandering through the historical streets. As you stroll through the medieval cobblestone lanes, you’ll quickly understand how the city earned its nickname as “The City of 100 Spires”. From the sprawling grounds of Prague Castle and St. Vitus Cathedral, down to Charles Bridge, the towers, and the exceptional astronomical clock, if you have an eye for craftsmanship and beauty, you’ll be amazed at every turn.

The city’s architecture has survived a tumultuous past within European history, and still contains one of earth’s most immaculate displays of architecture, including Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque, Rococo, Neo-Renaissance, Neo-Gothic, Art Nouveau, Cubist, Neo-Classical and ultra-modern styles. It’s worth taking a guided walking tour of the city to have them pointed out to you, so that you can gain a heightened appreciation of the cityscape.

Our local team in Prague operate licensed tourism operations and are available to arrange quality tours and professional excursions, at preferable rates. We recommend speaking to them first for advice about things to see and do. They have the best local tips that will ensure you make the most out of your time in the Czech Republic, while also getting great value out of your spending money.

In addition to exploring Prague, remember that within the Czech Republic there are other UNESCO World Heritage sites to explore, including the historical centre of Český Krumlov and Telč, as well as the Archbishop’s Chateau and gardens in Kroměříž. Ask the local team about excursions to see other beautiful and interesting cities and townships.

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Essential country information

Capital	Prague
Population	10.56 million
Languages	Czech
Currency	Czech Koruna (CZK)
Time zone	UTC+02:00

Weather and climate:

The Czech Republic has a temperate climate but due to it’s landlocked position within central Europe, the differences in temperature between summer and winter are quite high.

Focusing on weather and climate in Prague, where the internships are based, the summers are warm and comfortable. This season begins around late May and the summertime continues through till early September. Showers and thunderstorms can be common during the summertime and the average daily high temperature is above 68°F / 20°C. The hottest day of the year in Prague is typically recorded in August.

The wintertime season begins from late November and lasts till the end of February. The average daily high is below 44°F / 7°C and the weather can be wet with snow and freezing temperatures. December through March is usually the skiing season.