Teaching abroad in the USA on a J-1 Visa
Become a teacher intern in the USA with Intrax as an official sponsor of the J-1 Visa. Our teaching interns are university students studying to become teachers abroad and fulfill degree program requirements by assisting in American classrooms.
Connect interns with schools
Match with your desired school or location. Our team will facilitate your interview and help you get started.
Gain invaluable experience
Your internship will provide you with the skills, knowledge, and connections needed to become a teacher in your home country.
Simplify the hard stuff
Our team will walk you through the process to complete your application, paperwork, and Visa interview.
What we offer
Variety of host schools and subjects
The size, type, and scope of potential American host schools is almost endless. Great host schools can be found in rural, suburban or urban settings alike. They can be public or private schools, with students in any grade K-12. All schools hosting J-1 teaching interns must be accredited. Common fields of instruction include Biology, Math, Sciences, History, Foreign Languages, Sports, Art, Drama, Music, Technology, and more.
The size, type, and scope of potential American host schools is almost endless. Great host schools can be found in rural, suburban or urban settings alike. They can be public or private schools, with students in any grade K-12. All schools hosting J-1 teaching interns must be accredited. Common fields of instruction include Biology, Math, Sciences, History, Foreign Languages, Sports, Art, Drama, Music, Technology, and more.
Compensation
Teaching Interns may be unpaid, or paid, depending upon the circumstances of the host schools and interns. Interns typically receive modest help in the form of housing accommodations and/or a stipend from their host schools. If an internship is paid, the stipend amount is usually around $500 – $1000 per month.
Teaching Interns may be unpaid, or paid, depending upon the circumstances of the host schools and interns. Interns typically receive modest help in the form of housing accommodations and/or a stipend from their host schools. If an internship is paid, the stipend amount is usually around $500 – $1000 per month.
Develop training plan
We help get you started down the right path. A training plan identifies goals and responsibilities for both the candidate and school.
We help get you started down the right path. A training plan identifies goals and responsibilities for both the candidate and school.
Frequent Check-Ins
Continuous improvement is at the core of a successful teaching internship. Our Program Advisors check-in with both the candidate and school to monitor satisfaction. Interns are evaluated on a regular basis via discussions with Mentor Teachers as well as surveys, and virtual or in-person conferences.
Continuous improvement is at the core of a successful teaching internship. Our Program Advisors check-in with both the candidate and school to monitor satisfaction. Interns are evaluated on a regular basis via discussions with Mentor Teachers as well as surveys, and virtual or in-person conferences.
Cultural exchange
Our goal is to foster cultural exchange and acquisition of professional teaching skills through participation in structured and supervised school- and classroom-oriented internship activities in education.
Our goal is to foster cultural exchange and acquisition of professional teaching skills through participation in structured and supervised school- and classroom-oriented internship activities in education.
Program Information
Top 5 Reasons to do a Teaching Internship in the U.S.A.
1. Premier Destination:
With the U.S. being a leading world economy, you’ll work alongside qualified teachers in diverse school districts.
2. Improve English Language:
An internship in the U.S. will provide opportunity to practice and improve teaching English, learn industry-specific vocabulary, and achieve native-speaker level.
3. Career Development:
Having work experience in the U.S. will provide a competitive advantage as American work culture, education, and high standards are recognized worldwide.
4. Cultural Diversity:
The U.S. attracts diverse visitors and staff from all over the world. A teaching internship is a great way to experience a variety of cultures at once. American school communities get exposure to other cultures and nations through “in-house” teaching interns.
5. Travel:
With many major cities and some of the greatest natural attractions in the world, the U.S. offers a great opportunity to travel and explore.
With the U.S. being a leading world economy, you’ll work alongside qualified teachers in diverse school districts.
2. Improve English Language:
An internship in the U.S. will provide opportunity to practice and improve teaching English, learn industry-specific vocabulary, and achieve native-speaker level.
3. Career Development:
Having work experience in the U.S. will provide a competitive advantage as American work culture, education, and high standards are recognized worldwide.
4. Cultural Diversity:
The U.S. attracts diverse visitors and staff from all over the world. A teaching internship is a great way to experience a variety of cultures at once. American school communities get exposure to other cultures and nations through “in-house” teaching interns.
5. Travel:
With many major cities and some of the greatest natural attractions in the world, the U.S. offers a great opportunity to travel and explore.
Are you eligible?
Interns
Trainees
Field
Qualified foreign university students currently studying to become teachers may apply to intern in relevant and appropriate subject fields.
Training must be in your education and professional field, and relevant and appropriate subject fields.
Age Requirement
18 years old or older
20 years old or older
Education
Be a current full-time student and have completed at least 2 semesters at a post-secondary academic institution.
OR be a recent graduate able to start an internship program within 12 months of graduation date.
All obtained outside of the U.S.
OR be a recent graduate able to start an internship program within 12 months of graduation date.
All obtained outside of the U.S.
Have a degree or professional certificate from a post-secondary academic institution AND at least 1 year of work experience related to field of study.
OR have 5 years of work experience related to field of study.
All obtained outside of the U.S.
OR have 5 years of work experience related to field of study.
All obtained outside of the U.S.
English Skills
Speak English at an advanced level
Speak English at an advanced level
How it works
When you choose Intrax, you will benefit from our experience in cultural exchange and our relationships all over the world.
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Apply Online Risk-Free
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Find a Match
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Finalize Offer and Terms
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Start Internship
Let us help you find the right match
With over a decade of experience, the Intrax team will work closely with you to match your skill levels, professional goals, and cultural interests with the unique needs of our host schools. Our interns help schools achieve their goals by bringing global perspectives and talent, and go on to thrive in their careers.
Have a question? Let us know.
Start your Teaching Internship now!
University students studying to become teachers come to K-12 American schools to fulfill teaching internship requirements for their degrees.