Arranging Internships
In Brief
- For all subject areas
- In prestigious companies and organizations
- Preparatory Spanish language courses
- Interesting and stimulating experiences
- Very high success rate
Please note that additional
info (prices, activities, etc) are found to the right of this
pages. 
Work experience - This is an
important part of any resume as it signals practical experience
and commitment. Better still: Work experience
abroad shows flexibility, courage and open mindedness.
Seize the opportunity to test your newly acquired
Spanish skills in a working environment and give your career a
head start.
The Spanish school help to arrange internships
all year round in all subject-areas throughout Ecuador. You can
benefit from the school's co-operation with numerous prestigious
Ecuadorian and international companies and organizations.
You can start an internship at any time during
the year. The duration depends upon the needs of the employer.
Examples of some internship opportunities in
different subject-areas:
- Business (e.g. in marketing, accounting, sales,…)
- Tourism (e.g. in a hotel, or with a tour operator or travel
agent,…)
- Development (e.g. in a national park in the area of environmental
protection, ...)
- Social (e.g. working with children who live on the streets,…)
- Medicine (e.g. nursing or work placement in differen areas
of medicine,...)
- Biology (e.g. in marine biology, ...)
- Information Technology (e.g. as a programmer,...)
- Engineering (e.g. in road building, ...)
- Geology (e.g. in mineralogy, volcanology, ...)
- Architecture (e.g. with an architect, ...)
- Physiotherapy (e.g. in a private clinic, ...)
- And in many other areas
Application For An Internship
To enable the school to find a suitable work
placement for you they require a cover letter which sets out the
reasons for your interest in the chosen work area, the intended
time period of the placement and your motivation to work in that
area. The school also needs a copy of your resume. Additionally
provide information about your knowledge of Spanish.
On receipt of your application, the school will
make contact with suitable organizations and companies so that
they can quickly get back to you with offers of work placements
in the area of your choice.
Optimal Time To Apply
Depending on the subject-area and the duration
of the internship please apply 2-4 months before departure to
Ecuador. You can register with less notice, but it is not recommended
Preconditions For An Internship
You should have a good knowledge of Spanish and
be able to commit at least 3 weeks. However to greatly improve
your chances of landing an internship you should have a very good
level of Spanish, have experience in the desired work field and
be willing to commit to a longer period of work.
Specializedl Courses
The specialized courses can prepare you specifically
for the requirements of your internship. These courses are generally
offered on a one-on-one basis and are designed to prepare you
for the linguistic needs of the internship.
Knowledge of Spanish
Should you not possess an adequate level of knowledge
of Spanish, you can acquire them by taking courses at the Spanish
school. If you do know enough Spanish, there is also the possibility
toimprove your skills further by taking a preparatory course.
The specialized courses are especially suited for this (e.g. Business
Spanish).
Accommodation During The Work Experience
The Spanish school is happy to offer you accommodation
in one of their host families for the duration of your work experience
at half-board (2 meals per day).
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