Teach English in Italy: Paid Cultural Exchange Opportunity for Recent Grads (Internship)
ABOUT LANGUAGES CANADA
Languages Canada is a national non-profit representing nearly 200 accredited English and French language education programs across the country. In partnership with the SITE Program in Italy, we're proud to offer Canadian youth a chance to live and teach English in Italy
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The Study Intercultural Training Experience (SITE) is a paid cultural exchange program that places recent graduates in schools across Lombardy as English Teaching Assistants. You'll help Italian students improve their English while experiencing the language, culture, and lifestyle of Italy first hand.
Duties
Interns will assist Italian teachers as native English-speaking teaching assistants (TAs), primarily in English lessons. They may also support teachers of other subjects (e.g., History, Geography, Science) in delivering simple English-language modules (CLIL). University credit requires prior approval from the intern's home institution.
Hours
TAs will work 12 classroom hours per week and dedicate 13 hours to self-study, projects, student conversations, office hours, excursions, or advisor meetings. Schedules are flexible and arranged with the hosting school advisor.
Advisors
Each intern is assigned an advisor, who will assist with transition, including housing arrangements (e.g., apartment or homestay). Advisor contact details are provided before summer.
Duration
The internship runs from October 1 to May 31. Interns may work at two schools in the same area (one term per school).
Accommodation
Accommodation is not guaranteed. Interns should discuss options with their advisor before arrival.
Compensation
Interns receive a monthly stipend of €700 (\~$1,000 CAD).
Health Insurance
Interns must have health insurance. Basic coverage can be purchased upon arrival in Italy.
REQUIREMENTS
The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong motivation, excellent communication skills, flexibility, independence, and a willingness to step out of their comfort zone.
Government of Canada eligibility requirements for this program include:
- Citizenship: Must be a citizen of Canada (a government requirement to obtain a visa under International Experience Canada program).
- Age: Must be between 18 and 35 years old at the time of travel (a government requirement to obtain a visa under International Experience Canada program).
Education:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree (Italian major or minor preferred), or
- Recent graduate or Ph.D. student specializing in Italian (graduation between June 2024 and June 2025).
- GPA: Minimum of 3.25.
Italian Proficiency:
- Priority given to Italian majors/minors.
- If not, a minimum of 3 semesters of university-level Italian with at least a B grade is required.
- Alternative proof of proficiency may be considered.
Experience:
- Prior teaching experience (preferably ESL), study/work abroad, or participation in cross-cultural activities is a plus.
Start your Italian adventure this Fall --- apply today!
