This programme gives you the opportunity to combine your English course at EC Cape Town with a personally rewarding experience. An internship will not only improve your English but also help you develop valuable professional skills. This real-world experience will allow you to gain the practice and confidence of working and living abroad, enhancing your CV and giving you a competitive edge in the marketplace. Please note that this is an unpaid work experience.
With the Internship programme, students will gain:
Cape Town Internship Programme is suitable if you want to:
Sales and Marketing, Finance, PR & Advertising, Media, Human Resources, Law, Engineering, Travel & Tourism, Hotel & Catering, Finance & Accounting, Insurance, Administration & Secretarial, International Trade, Charity, Conservation – requests in other vocations are always considered.
Requirements:
Before starting the internship programme, you must take anu English course with EC Cape Town for a minimum of 2. To progress to your internship, you must have reached at least an upper intermediate level of English.
Placement Process:
Upon deciding to participate in the internship programme, you must supply us with:
The complete application needs to be returned one month prior to the course commencement and will be used to locate an internship opportunity. It will take a minimum of six to eight weeks to secure a placement in line with your requirements.
Note:
The confirmation of the internship is subject to an interview which will be held upon arrival at EC Cape Town. Only once the interview is held, can EC then confirm the internship. Your personal placement will be determined by our applications staff in accordance with the information provided to us in your internship questionnaire and CV.
It is possible that the final placement will not be one of the example sites listed in this document, but rather will be carefully selected from our extensive database of companies to better fit exact internship goals.
Have a Real-World Experience with an Internship in Cape Town
An internship in Cape Town offers you the chance to use your English in a professional environment. You’ll work full-time in a local company, gaining hands-on experience in your field while improving your language skills. This programme helps you grow professionally and personally, giving you the confidence to work internationally.
Why Choose an Internship Programme in Cape Town?
Cape Town is a beautiful city and a centre of business, from tourism to technology. By joining our internship programme, you’ll have the opportunity to experience South African culture, build professional connections, and enhance your English. This experience will look good on your CV and may help you in the job market, especially if you want to use English in your career.
English Lessons and Professional Development
Our internship programme in Cape Town will improve your English and professional skills. You’ll attend English courses at EC Cape Town while working as an intern, allowing you to practice your English in real situations. Combing study and work, your internship programme will give you a clear advantage, helping you build language fluency and practical job experience.
Improve Your Career with Unpaid Work Experience Abroad
An internship in Cape Town will help you gain essential skills and add international experience to your CV. Working full-time in an actual workplace will teach you about the responsibilities and skills needed for your future career. Although this is an unpaid experience, the professional knowledge and global perspective you’ll gain are valuable investments in your career.
Students are regularly monitored throughout the programme to ensure their satisfaction. Students are also encouraged to contact EC if they have any problems or need additional help.
Note: Each internship is planned on a participant-by-participant basis. The examples listed cannot be guaranteed.
See more details on each Internship example here.
This programme is only available at EC Cape Town. Cape Town is a city famous for its landscapes, history and culture. EC Cape Town is in the city centre, with easy access to beaches, Table Mountain and colourful markets. Study in an exciting and friendly environment where students from around the world come to learn and experience life in one of Africa’s most exciting cities.
A complete work week would include full-time internship duties from Monday to Friday. You will also be allowed to participate in all EC’s activities and social programme for the full duration of your stay
The price remains the same, regardless of your length of stay.
Internship sites are located throughout the city. Although we do our best to place you as close to the company as possible, sometimes there will be a commute to and from your place of work. Depending on the accessibility of the site this will involve reasonably priced public transport options. The cost of this is not included in your placement fee.
