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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 $150 (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 $150 per month (minimum)

Proof of sufficient funds required. 

The 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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