Stay one step ahead in the international career market by combining a Kaplan International Colleges language course with a professional international internship. An Internship will provide you with valuable work experience in an English-speaking organisation. You will improve the fluency and range of your English language skills and add an international dimension to your CV! It's a winning combination that will give you a competitive edge in the job market.
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Kaplan International Colleges offers both full- and part-time internships in different locations around the world.
Full-time program
The full-time program consists of intensive language training for a minimum of four weeks followed by a full-time unpaid internship with a local employer. During the language training, you will focus on exploring the specialised vocabulary of the workplace and with the support and assistance of a dedicated Internship Counsellor, you will prepare for interviews with prospective employers. Then, once you have completed your intensive study period, you will begin your full-time internship, which may be chosen from a range of possible fields and employers.
The full-time internship program is available in the following Kaplan International Colleges locations:
UK/Ireland Internship enrolment form
Part-time program
This unique program comprises a full-time four-week English course followed by a period of 8, 12 or more weeks in which students divide their day between studying English and participating in an unpaid internship. During the first part of the program, our Internship Counsellor will help you to prepare for interviews. During the second part of the program, you will combine formal classroom study with real-life business experience at a local company.
The part-time internship program is available in the following Kaplan International Colleges locations:
Why choose a Kaplan International Colleges internship?
- A wide variety of professional placements available to match your career goals
- Focused language training to help you make the most of your placement
- Expert help to prepare your CV and covering letter and to practise interview techniques
- Counselling and support throughout your internship placement
View the Internship information chart here!
Entry requirements
You will need an English level of Higher Intermediate or above with good oral communication skills by the time the placement begins. We will advise you on how much language tuition you will need to reach this standard. You will be required to take an English test on enrolment as well as supplying your CV with a covering letter by email. Internships are available to students aged 18 and over. Please note that all Internship placements are unpaid and are subject to the visa regulations in the destination country.
Please feel free to Contact Us if you would like to find out more about the Internship placement service or to apply for an Internship placement.
For more information about the PLI - Internship Placement Service download the information sheet here!
Kaplan International Colleges' internship students have won placements in diverse fields including:
Education
Finance
Hospitality
Human Resources
IT
Law
Marketing
Media
PR
Publishing
Tourism
Recent Kaplan International Colleges placements included:
Peerless Consulting
Hilton Hotels
Baglioni Hotels
Muscular Dystrophy
FSPG Accountants
House of Lords
The International School
Awayphone
The Prince's Trust
AE-M Architects
Alma Trading
Beder Harrison Lawyers
GESeaco (Logistics)
