Education & Teaching. Among the many diverse countries in SouthEast Asia, Laos is quaint, beautiful nation with a rich tradition and is one of the most unaffected countries by Western culture and tourism. However, because of the gradual increase in tourism in recent years, since the country’s return to free enterprise, English has become a more and more important skill for Laotians to learn. Laotians that can speak English have better access to jobs working with foreign companies and in the tourism industry, an industry that is rapidly increasing in Laos. With English language skills, many locals can change their socio-economic status and provide better opportunities for their families.

Additionally, the children in Laos need English language skills to improve their chances of higher education and a future job. Coupled with the growth of tourism and English being the most popular subject in school, the demand to learn English by far outweighs the number of teachers available in Laos. As a result, most internships in Laos involve some form of teaching English as a second language.

Teaching internships in Laos can be found in most areas of the country, including the three big cities described above, as well as in the countryside. International teachers are critical to educational development, and as they become part of the community, they will also become leaders and respected role models.

Agriculture & Construction. Along with teaching English, two popular fields for internships in Laos are agriculture and construction. With about 80 percent of Laos’ GDP tied up in agriculture, interns can expect to make a difference contributing to the largest part of the Laotian economy. In Vang Vieng, where there is a lack of secondary schools, interns may have the chance to help build new schools, dually contributing to increased access to education in the country as well as infrastructural development.

Marketing. Interns can also participate in a marketing internships in laos, that will give them the chance to work in developing businesses to help them establish stability and future goals. Usually marketing interns also assist with promotion of the company, whether locally or online.

Requirements. Typically internships in Laos last anywhere from two weeks to two years. Generally, most internships in Laos do not have any requirements, except that applicants speak fluent English and have a flexible and open personality.