Education Internships: Intern abroad in Kathmandu, Nepal

Internship details

Education Internships provide students, teachers and young professionals with active experience in both lesson planning and English-language speaking classroom instruction. If you’re committed to providing quality education in a positive learning environment, this is for you!

This is an in-country internship, with accommodation and select meals included. You can explore remote Education & Youth Development internships, if you are looking for an internship program that you can undertake from home.

As a teaching intern, come prepared to assist across multiple subjects, including Math, Science, History, and English. The internship is designed to provide you with a comprehensive teaching experience, helping you gain a deeper understanding of the educational system in Nepal while also enhancing your skills as an educator.

You’ll be tasked with creating lesson plans tailored to the students’ needs, delivering lessons, and providing classroom management. Throughout your internship, you’ll have opportunities for professional development through workshops and training sessions aimed at improving your teaching practices.

Interns assist to support and collaborate with experienced teachers, who will offer feedback and guidance, allowing you to grow both personally and professionally. This is a dynamic internship where you’ll get the chance to teach, interact with students, and actively contribute to the school’s mission to educate and inspire.

Interns should expect that the first week of your experience will focus on settling in and gaining some introductory knowledge, to build an understanding of what you can develop, learn, and contribute. Interns are encouraged to ask questions and provide feedback, so that your supervisor(s) understands how you’re progressing and can assist to develop your internship accordingly. Interns should expect that a language barrier can be encountered to a certain extent. Come prepared and willing to surmount a language barrier (and ask for help when needed), as opposed to being intimidated by it.

Academic Schedule & Holidays

Education internships are available year-round, as additional program activities will operate during any academic breaks. The internship schedule will be dynamic based on the school’s needs and interns can expect a well-rounded exposure to the full spectrum of teaching responsibilities. Daily teaching sessions will take place around student meal times (breakfast, lunch and dinner).

In Nepal, the academic year is divided into terms, with breaks between them, including a winter break in February/March and a summer break in June/July. The most significant school holidays align with major national festivals and the end of academic terms. These are traditionally scheduled from mid March through late April and from late September through early October.

Exceptions to the regular schedule can arise throughout the year on public holiday dates. On some public holidays, if schools are closed, alternative educational activities may be held at other locations. Alternative activities, held on public holidays or during traditional academic breaks, may be open to students at varying levels of education.

Typical Schedule

• Monday to Friday, up to 5+ hours per day.

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