Pedagogy & Education Internships

It depends on the specific internship program; some require more experience than others, but we do offer something for applicants of all levels. So whether you have experience in education or pedagogy, or just love being around children, we can offer you an education internship that will suit your level and goals.

Our education and pedagogy internships can be a great opportunity if you’re an education student or have just graduated with a degree in pedagogy or education, and are looking to gain valuable work experience. You’ll get a chance to use your knowledge and skill-set in a new context. Our education internships are also suitable for someone who is thinking about studying education but wants to gain some experience before they commit. But don’t worry if you don’t check either of those boxes! No matter what your intended outcome is, as long as you are open to learning, willing to help, and like working with others, we have an education internship that will suit your needs!

Be prepared to learn a lot! No matter which internship you choose, you’ll have the pleasure of working in a reputable organization that has years’ worth of experience in teaching and education. The more you are willing to soak up as a student and put to use in your own teaching method, the more you will learn! And the learning doesn’t stop at education techniques; as an intern working for an organization based in Africa, you’ll also get a chance to learn about a whole new country and culture. The possibilities are endless!

An internship in education is a valuable chance to learn new teaching techniques in a context that you otherwise wouldn’t be exposed to. Each organization we partner with has a wealth of resources that are available to their interns. The more knowledge you soak up, the more experience you’ll be able to take into your future career. Besides gaining experience in education, you’ll also be gaining the knowledge and experience that comes with working at a nonprofit organisation or social enterprise. This is a bonus that comes along with choosing Roots Interns!

There are a million reasons we could list here, but for now, we’ll just mention some of the top ones. Africa is a very large and diverse continent, and we happen to offer internships in five unique African countries. Besides the valuable learning experience you’ll get from doing an education and pedagogy internship abroad, you’ll also gain knowledge that you otherwise wouldn’t if you were to do an internship in your own city or country. That’s something that not many people can put on their resumes! Africa in particular is a great destination for nonprofit internships because of the opportunities that are available on the continent. There are many nonprofit organisations and NGOs in Africa that are doing great work in the fields of education and pedagogy, and making a notable difference in communities and people’s lives. We at Roots Interns are proud of the organisations that we partner with, and the list of internships we have on offer.

Besides the valuable learning experience you’ll gain and the exceptional impact you will make on people’s lives, there’s the obvious reason that Africa is an exciting continent full of breathtaking landscapes, exotic animals, and bucket list-worthy travel destinations! Who wouldn’t want to combine a work experience with the trip of a lifetime?!