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Program Guidelines

Entry Requirements

To qualify, applicants must:

  • Be currently enrolled full-time in a post-secondary, degree – or certificate issuing academic institution (college/university) outside the United States OR have graduated no more than 12 months before the start date of the program

  • Have an interest in a career in education

  • Have sufficient proficiency in the English language to participate in the program

  • Be enthusiastic about sharing their culture and native language with U.S. students

Overview

Interns:

  • Are assigned to a supervising teacher

  • Work in school for approximately 32 hours a week, including preparation time, staff meetings and regular extra-curricular activities. Excludes occasional special events.

  • Play a flexible role in the classroom, including:

      • Observing classroom and school culture

      • Assisting the teacher with lessons/group work

      • Conducting cultural presentations

      • Participating in extracurricular activities

      • Developing materials for student instruction

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Interns are also required to complete the Amity Cultural Project during the assignment.  Additional courses that will enhance the learning experience may be audited.

Cost to the Interns

  • Application fee – US $200 (non-refundable)

  • Visa application fee – US $185 (approximately)

  • SEVIS fee – US $220

  • Round-trip airline ticket – varies (by location and season)

  • Health insurance coverage – US $97 per month (average)

  • Personal spending money – US $300 per month (minimum)

  • Please note: All monies received from a U.S. source, are subject to U.S. Federal and state taxes.  The tax rate may range from 12-27%.

Proof of sufficient funds required.  

Please note: All required fees paid to Amity are non-refundable. 

The Intern Program is designed for a full school year of participation. Amity Team highly recommends that individuals commit to a full school year of exchange when participating in our Intern Program.   Read our reasons why here. 

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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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We would like to recognize Mr. Morales’ for bein We would like to recognize Mr. Morales’ for being awarded Teacher of the Year! 🇵🇭Congratulations on all of your achievements and this amazing recognition. We’re so happy and proud to have you as a teacher in our program! 

Below is what Mr. Morales has shared with Amity Institute regarding his award: 

“I’m honored to share that I was selected as Teacher of the Year at Harvest Preparatory Academy and have been nominated for the city-wide Teacher of the Year award.

This recognition would not have been possible without the incredible opportunity and support provided by Amity Institute. As a cultural exchange teacher, I’m deeply grateful for the chance to grow, connect, and contribute meaningfully to my school community.

I’m also proud to share that I was chosen to deliver the keynote address to our graduating seniors.

On a personal note, my wife Hannah continues to grow in her role as District EL Coordinator, and our son Caiden is thriving—he was recently selected to recite the Pledge of Allegiance at his kindergarten graduation.

Thank you again for making this journey possible for our family.”

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Congratulations to Idelisa Bianel Quezada Rodrigue Congratulations to Idelisa Bianel Quezada Rodriguez, for winning third place in the Volunteerism category of our photo contest! 🇩🇴

“In this photo, we are at the University Food Bank, where we had the opportunity to collaborate with the fifth-grade Spanish students from McDonald International School. During our visit, we worked as a team packing rice into bags, a task that not only allowed us to help those in need but also enjoy an environment of cooperation and learning.

It was a very fun and enriching experience, where we all came together to make a difference, while also strengthening our bonds as a group. Each one of us contributed actively, and in the end, we felt proud to have been part of such an important cause.”

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Congratulations to Abdoul Aziz Ndiaye, for winning Congratulations to Abdoul Aziz Ndiaye, for winning second place in the Volunteerism category of our photo contest! 🇸🇳

“This picture is with the soccer players at Milwaukee French Immersion School. 
I was volunteering to be the Soccer Coach and they really liked it we won ours four out of 6 games!”

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Congratulations to Marlen Konzet Garcia, for winni Congratulations to Marlen Konzet Garcia, for winning first place in the Volunteerism category of our photo contest! 🇪🇸

“This is a photo in the organization Feed my Starving Children in Eden Prairie over Thanksgiving break with my host family-The Harringtons. In the left Keri (mom), then James (son), after him Emily (daughter) very concentrated in her job, Levi (dad) and last me (Marlen). We helped create 32,184 meals.”

What a great way to give back to the community! 

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Congratulations to Kevin Cristian Melo Guata, for Congratulations to Kevin Cristian Melo Guata, for winning third place in the Host-Family category of our photo contest! 🇨🇴

“Celebrating December 31st in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, with my host mom’s entire family. A night filled with joy, gifts, delicious food, and, of course, a family photo to remember. This moment represents the warmth and love with which they welcomed me into their home, making me feel part of the family on such a special date.”

What a night to remember! 

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Congratulations to Ignacio Esnaola Capa, for winni Congratulations to Ignacio Esnaola Capa, for winning second place in the Host-Family category of our photo contest! 🇪🇸

“Over Christmas break we went to Cancun (Mexico). And one of the adventures of our trip was to visit Chichen Itza, one of the main Mayan archaeological sites in the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico, declared a World Heritage Site. 

In this picture are my host family and me. Matt and Laura, George and Joey. This fun photo was taken by our guide Jose.”

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