Internships
Teach, mentor, and uplift students in Cape Town
Education internships in Cape Town
Education in South Africa is a complex topic, with many challenges and even more opportunities. Collective and sustained efforts are required to provide equal opportunities for quality education.
Teach, mentor, and inspire South African youth through immersive education internships. An education internship in South Africa offers you the ideal opportunity to gain practical international teaching experience in a unique cultural setting.
Education internships through VACorps
Public school
Assist teachers in developing stimulating lesson plans, adapting material, monitoring student progress and participating in energetic classroom environments at underserved schools to help meet the learning needs of disadvantaged youth.
Private school
Observe and contribute to educational best practices applied within well-resourced schools. Work closely with teachers from a myriad of cultures and backgrounds.
Non-government organisation (NGO)
Help educational nonprofits expand access and opportunities for vulnerable students.
Teach and inspire students through an education internship
Consider the importance of bringing your unique energy and knowledge into these situations, and imagine how you could grow as an educator and a person. At VACorps, you can be sure that we will help you find a meaningful student teaching internship at a local school.
Custom education and teaching internships
A teaching or education internship in Cape Town offers a wide range of opportunities to access hands-on teaching experience and contribute to an incredibly important part of South Afrians’ lives. VACorps will help facilitate an education internship that will help you work towards your objectives.
Benefits of a education internship in Cape Town
Work at understaffed schools and mentor South African youths
You will learn to work in a diverse classroom
Immerse yourself in the local culture through afterschool programs
Empower learners to pursue their dreams
The time is now to explore, connect, and invest in yourself in Cape Town. Let us match you with an experience that counts.
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Biotechnology
Advance global health through research placements at renowned labs pioneering new medical technologies.
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Business and Finance
Gain emerging market finance experience at funds and startups leading Africa’s investment frontier.
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Clean Energy
Champion climate justice contributing skills to expand clean energy access for underserved communities.
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Conservation
Safeguard Cape Town’s treasured yet threatened ecosystems, working alongside frontline conservationists.
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Counseling & Psychology
Address mental health needs with trauma specialists bringing care to overlooked communities.
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Engineering
Innovate solutions by collaborating with firms tackling urgent infrastructure and development challenges.
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Gap Year
Preview future careers interning in your field of choice while enjoying life-expanding adventures.
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Human Rights
Advocate for the vulnerable assisting organizations protecting rights and services for marginalized groups.
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Journalism
Develop multimedia skills reporting on Cape Town’s dynamic political, social and cultural happenings.
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Law
Champion justice by researching landmark cases and conducting outreach alongside leading human rights firms.
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Marketing
Shape brands for good by managing campaigns empowering social enterprises and community programs.
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Media, Film & Photography
Launch your creative career on sets and in studios alongside Cape Town’s top film, TV and photography talent.
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Medical
Boost your clinical skills by shadowing doctors on the frontlines of South Africa’s pressing healthcare battles.
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Occupational Therapy
Master your occupational therapy craft with specialized mentors guiding pediatric, mental health and elder care.
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Physical Therapy
Gain hands-on experience working alongside leading physical therapy practitioners.
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Political Science
Inform policy researching legislation within parliamentary offices and progressive think tanks.
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Public Health
Protect the vulnerable by collecting data, assisting workshops and expanding community health access.
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Refugee Work
Empower asylum seekers to help refugees access housing, employment, healthcare, and legal aid.
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Social Work
Uplift the overlooked co-facilitating therapy and evaluating interventions for at-risk youth and families.
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Speech Pathology & Audiology
Help people find their voice by practising techniques guided by specialized clinical mentors.
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Sports Management
Gain industry expertise assisting in operations, marketing and events for national federations and clubs.
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Sustainability
Catalyze solutions directly supporting projects increasing environmental protections and food security.
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Technology
Build skills collaborating with pioneering startups leveraging innovations to drive financial inclusion.
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