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Program Information

South Korea is one of the highest ranking countries in the world for quality of education. The country boasts one of the world’s most highly educated working populations, leading academic skills. If you’re passionate about education, there’s no better place to intern abroad than Seoul! Come prepared to learn and explore your understanding of why this nation is consistently ranked as top of the class.

This program ranges from 8 - 12 weeks and has start dates every Monday throughout the year.

Your fully-hosted experience includes sourcing of your internship placement, personalization of your project plan, airport pick-up, orientation, accommodation, meals, and onsite student support. See our full list of fees and inclusions on our website.

Eligibility Requirements

Education internships in South Korea are suitable for students (between the ages of 18-28) with no prior experience in this field or recent graduates (within the past 24 months) with at least one year of relevant college/university study in a related field, such as Education and TEFL training.

This internship is conducted in English. However, interns should expect that a language barrier can still be encountered to a certain extent. We encourage all interns to take advantage of Korean language lessons, which can be taken as a two-week course prior to the internship start date.

Internship Details

Education is a high priority for Korean families and it shows - the country is one of the top-performing OECD countries in reading, literacy, mathematics and sciences. High standards of education are valued as status symbols and among professionals, there is high competition for quality education and jobs. Education internships in Seoul provide students and young professionals with first-hand insight into this competitive sector and the desire for excellence. Come prepared to challenge yourself, learn from a new perspective, and adapt to unique environments for personal and professional development.

South Korea is the ideal place for Education interns to immerse themselves and learn from an Asian perspective. As a nation that views education as a source of pride and means to enhance social mobility, interns may witness the strong investment in education, which helps drive people toward their dreams for the future. Interns have scope to assist experienced staff with day-to-day duties, from planning and implementing academic curriculum, to supporting students to achieve their full potential. Interns are encouraged to support students and their educators with learning, patience, and positivity, while building your own professional competency and experience along the way!

Placements might be in English language schools, hagwon (private tuition centers) and kids cafes. Interns can expect to be working closely with students from kindergarten to early primary levels.

All Education interns in Seoul are expected to approach the experience with a high degree of seriousness and professionalism. The acquisition and use of soft-skills related to communication and cultural intelligence will be essential. A variety of placement opportunities are available for internships, offering diverse learning environments. Students may range in age, background, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and more. Interns should come prepared to collaborate with local educating teams, in tasks which may relate to educational programs, curriculum delivery, student support, tutoring, positive role modeling, admissions management, communications, and more. Placement preferences are considered but always subject to availability.

Education interns should come prepared to observe a conservative dress code. Clothing must be very tidy and quite formal. Visible tattoos and piercings (apart from simple ear piercings) are not considered to be appropriate. Hair, including facial hair, should be naturally colored and well-groomed. Interns are urged not to wear statement jewelry pieces and makeup must be kept minimal. For example, accessories such as long, painted fingernails and false eyelashes / eyelash extensions may not be considered acceptable. Educational and childcare institutions may have internal policies related to child/student health and safety and appearance. Such policies will often dictate the required dress code. Interns who are unable to meet the required dress code conditions may be asked to amend their appearance, prior to being able to commence the internship.

Korean language proficiency is not a requirement to join. However, interns should expect that a language barrier can still be encountered to a certain extent. Some students may not be able to communicate in English very well. In these instances, you may need to be careful to speak slowly and clearly, and have creative games or other solutions to overcome any language barriers you encounter. Come prepared and willing to surmount a language barrier (and ask for help when needed), as opposed to being intimidated by it. We encourage all interns to take advantage of Korean language lessons, which must be coordinated in advance, upon request.

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(s) 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.

Typical Schedule: approx. Monday to Friday, 8 hours. Business hours in South Korea are usually from 9am to 6pm, with an hour break for lunch. Specific/alternative schedule requirements for an internship may be communicated in advance, alongside the assigned placement details. 

Program Highlights

Intern Abroad HQ's South Korea programs are available year-round, with start dates every Monday.

Intern Abroad HQ provides the most affordable and top-rated programs. Check out our intern reviews on our website.

We match you with innovative and entrepreneurial host organizations around the world that give you the opportunity to make a real contribution on high-impact projects with the support of travel experts with an outstanding safety system and track record.

Our experiential learning approach provides a structured and guided platform for you to think critically about your experiences on your internship. It accelerates and deepens your learning by asking self-reflective questions around the contexts, actions, and outcomes of your placement.

Academic credit is available for all experiences, through our School of Record partnerships with University of Montana (1-5 credits) and Warren Wilson College (6-16 credits). Check in with your academic advisor to understand if you can apply these transfer credits toward your degree at your home institution.

We offer flexible booking and free changes so you can register with confidence.

How to Apply

Apply for free: Complete an online application form via the Intern Abroad HQ website.

Select your start date and duration: All Intern Abroad HQ programs are available year-round and you can choose to intern for durations on this program ranging from 8 to 12 weeks.

Complete your registration: After you have been accepted on your chosen program, you can secure your place by paying the Deposit.

Pay your Balance: This is due 60 days before your program starts.

Need to make changes to your booking? You can make free unlimited changes to your destination, project and dates up until 60 days before you start. 

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