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Hosting an Intern

Host School Requirements

Mentoring and Support

The Host School’s Principal oversees the assignment, follows the program guidelines and internship plan (T/IPP) and assigns a staff member as:

  • Supervising Teacher – acts as a mentor to the intern throughout the assignment; works closely with the intern to develop curriculum, lesson plans, and classroom activities; evaluates performance and provides regular feedback.

  • School Coordinator – Oversees the assignment as a whole, ensures program requirements are met; recruits and monitors Host Families; assists the intern in establishing social contacts inside and outside of school; keeps in regular contact with Amity Institute; serves as a mediator in any sensitive situations with the school or Host Family.  Schools may choose one staff member to play both roles, or ask a member of the PTA to act as Amity Coordinator.

Transportation:

  • Transportation to and from the nearest airport, train station, or bus depot upon arrival and departure

  • Local transportation to be arranged to and from school, in the form of a ride with the Host Family, staff member or other parent, school bus, or local bus pass. Interns are responsible to arrange their own transportation in their personal time.

Host Family Recruitment

The following applies to all Host Family living arrangements:

  • Free room and board for the intern should be arranged with a family or individual in the community or on-campus housing

  • Intern must have a private bedroom

  • Intern can live with multiple families, but each family should host for a minimum of eight weeks

  • Interns should not live with the Supervising Teacher or the School Coordinator

  • Amity Institute provides support for recruitment with materials/advice

Housing information must be submitted to Amity and the intern at least three weeks prior to arrival.

Steps to Inviting an Amity Intern

  1. Complete the Intern Request Form.

  2. Email it back to Amity.

  3. Receive applications of qualified applicants.

  4. Contact applicants directly for skype/phone interview.

  5. Choose a candidate and return the Invitation Form to Amity.

  6. Wait for Amity’s confirmation of intern’s acceptance.

  7. Maintain regular communication with Amity’s School Liaison Officer and intern to ensure that any relevant information and documentation is passed on to Amity Institute.


This experience changed my life! Now, I have more dreams and some other goals. I'm so thankful for everything that I've learned. I want to continue growing as a human and as a teacher. The Amity program is one the best things that ever happened to me." - Michelle, 2018-2019 Intern

We have been working with Amity for several years. Learning about different cultures, communities, traditions, music, arts, dances and more, helps our students to see the world as a global place fostering diversity and respect. Having a second adult in the classroom helps our teachers to be able to have more individualized attention to students and work on small groups. Amity has been a wonderful organization to work with, reliable and accessible, bringing highly qualified young people to work in our school."- Maria Buceta Miller, Amity School Coordinator, John Stanford International School

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Intern Alumnus Spotlight: Elhadji Abdou Sarr from Intern Alumnus Spotlight: Elhadji Abdou Sarr from Senegal 🇸🇳

Mr. Sarr participated in Amity’s Intern Program in 2023-2024 and recently reached out to us to express his gratitude for the program along with sharing what he has been up to! 

“I wanted to take a moment to express my deep gratitude for the incredible opportunity I had through Amity Institute to work at Academy Lafayette in the United States. It was a truly enriching experience that greatly shaped my personal and professional journey.

Since returning to Senegal, I have continued working with children by teaching English to young learners. Inspired by the methods, creativity, and cultural exchange I experienced in the U.S., I have developed engaging English sessions tailored for kids here. It has been both rewarding and exciting to apply what I learned during my time with you.

I’ve attached a few pictures of my students and some of the activities we’ve been doing. I hope this gives you a glimpse of the positive impact your program continues to have—even beyond borders.

Thank you again for your support and for believing in global exchange. I would be happy to stay in touch and share more updates in the future.

Warm regards, 
Elhadji Abdou Sarr”

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Another wonderful site visit at Star of the North Another wonderful site visit at Star of the North - East Bethel Campus! Mrs. Gibbons-Bullock had a lovely time visiting our teachers and meeting with the Executive Director, Mr. Rabeaa. 

Fun fact: they have a garden at the school and they share it with their teachers! 

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Amity Intern, Sergio, sharing his culture with his Amity Intern, Sergio, sharing his culture with his students! 🇪🇸

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Amity’s School Liaison Officer, Mrs. Gibbons-Bul Amity’s School Liaison Officer, Mrs. Gibbons-Bullock, had the pleasure of visiting our teachers placed at Escuela Exitos, located in Minnesota! She enjoyed spending time with the Principal, Mr. Vanegas, and spending some time with each teacher! 

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“We are so lucky to have our Intern, Alex, from “We are so lucky to have our Intern, Alex, from Spain!” 🇪🇸

-Mr. Rios, Language and Immersion Coordinator

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Site Visits are underway! Amity’s School Liaiso Site Visits are underway!

Amity’s School Liaison Officer, Mrs. Gibbons-Bullock, conducted the first Site Visit for the 2025-2026 School Year with our teachers placed at Pendergast Elementary School District located in Phoenix, Arizona!
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