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IES Internships Cape Town Summer – Internship
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Recently named as the most entrepreneurial city in South Africa, Cape Town is the perfect place for a summer internship! With IES Internships, you will be provided an unpaid placement in a business or organization that suits your career goals. This allows you to build a global network of professional contacts and gain real-world experience all while exploring everything that Cape Town has to offer. Before the program starts, we will work closely with you to fine-tune your cover letter and résumé. We will also help improve your interview and communication skills, allowing you to prepare completely for our practical program in a new cultural environment. An IES internship in Cape Town develops your professional skills, your ability to communicate across cultures, and provides substantive work experience to jump-start your career in today’s competitive job market. You’ll be guaranteed an unpaid summer internship in Cape Town, where you’ll work up to 32 hours a week at a local business or organization.
Recently named as the most entrepreneurial city in South Africa, Cape Town is the perfect place for a summer internship! With IES Internships, you will be provided an unpaid placement in a business or organization that suits your career goals. This allows you to build a global network of professional contacts and gain real-world experience all while exploring everything that Cape Town has to offer. Before the program starts, we will work closely with you to fine-tune your cover letter and résumé. We will also help improve your interview and communication skills, allowing you to prepare completely for our practical program in a new cultural environment. An IES internship in Cape Town develops your professional skills, your ability to communicate across cultures, and provides substantive work experience to jump-start your career in today’s competitive job market. You’ll be guaranteed an unpaid summer internship in Cape Town, where you’ll work up to 32 hours a week at a local business or organization.
Program Highlights
Land an internship within a field or sector that matches your professional interests.
Live with other IES Abroad interns in a shared apartment or house located in central Cape Town.
Join IES Abroad-organized field trips to discover the traditions and culture of South Africa beyond the city.
Participate in a three or six-credit internship seminar, which involves discussion and examination of cultural issues in and outside the workplace.
Prepare for your international placement through our support services, which include improving your cover letter and and interview skills.
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- Cape Town, South Africa
- Summer
- Accounting
- Business
- Communications
- Education
- Hospitality
- International Trade
- Marketing, Advertising, & PR
- Media
- Sales
- Social Work
- Sustainable Development
- Tourism
- All Nationalities
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Go abroad!
November 09, 2019by: Jeshurun Adarquah-Yiadom - United StatesMy summer interning abroad with IES was an essential growing period for me. As a Ghanain-American in Cape Town, I learned so much about myself and my continent. I gained a better understanding of the legacies of colonialism, classification, and the inheritance of racism. Additionally, through my internship at the internationally renowned Groote Schuur Hospital, I was able to observe and expand my knowledge of South Africa’s healthcare system.
Cape Town! A city surrounded by mountains
September 27, 2019by: Iman Faris - United StatesCape Town was nothing like I expected. The city was completely surrounded by mountains. I climbed Lion's Head and rode a cable car in order to reach the top of Table Mountain. Both times, the views at the top left me breathless. I am not much of a hiker, but hiking up at least one of the mountains is a must! There were many cultures that came to reside in Cape Town and so many different cuisines to try. I enjoyed Cape Malay food the best, and I highly recommend going to Bo-Kaap, a former township in Cape Town. My internship placement taught me so much more about not only South African culture but also the culture of neighboring nations. South Africa is known as the Rainbow Nation, and I understood the label once I started at my internship. There were so many clients from different countries that came to South Africa with the same sole purpose of bettering their own lives and their families. I was able to learn so much through the people I met and the places I saw.
Time of my life
January 26, 2018by: Alexandria Griffin - United StatesCape Town is one of the most beautiful, diverse places I have ever visited. I love that from any given point in the city you can look up and see mountains in one direction and the ocean in the other. The people I met there, both the other students and the locals, were some of the warmest people I have ever met and I still keep in touch with many of them months later. I also had a great experience with my internship placement. I was placed in two of the public hospitals in Cape Town where I was able to shadow doctors along with medical students. They really worked with me and allowed me to see and participate in things I never thought possible.
Program Details
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Locations
- Cape Town, South Africa
Types and Subjects
- Fields
- Accounting
- Business
- Communications
- Education
- Hospitality
- International Trade
- Marketing, Advertising, & PR
- Media
- Sales
- Social Work
- Sustainable Development
- Tourism
Availability
Years Offered: Year Round
- Summer
Age Requirement
18-25
Guidelines
All Nationalities
This Program is also open to Solo
Starts At
Program Cost Includes
- Tuition & Fees
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- Some Program Activity Costs
- Wifi Costs
- Medical / Accident Insurance
- On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
- Pre-Departure Orientation
- In-Country Orientation
- Financial Aid Counseling
- Academic Advising
- Academic Credit
- Emergency Support
- Internship Placement
Accommodation Options
- Apartment/Flat
Qualifications & Experience
- English
Language Skills Required
- University Sophomore (2nd Year)
- University Junior (3rd Year)
- University Senior (4th Year)
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Transcript
- Online Application
- Essay
- Resume
Frequently Asked Questions
Is an internship placement guaranteed?
Yes. IES Abroad guarantees every student an internship placement in their chosen field before the program begins. If no current partner exists in a student's area of interest, IES Abroad actively searches for a new placement.
How many hours per week will I work?
Students in the Cape Town Summer - Internship program typically work up to 32 hours per week at their internship placement, providing a substantive, full-time professional experience.
What fields are available for internship placements in Cape Town?
IES Abroad places Cape Town Summer interns across a wide range of sectors including business, communications, arts, education, social services, nonprofits, media, health, and more. Placements are personalized to each student's career goals.
Ready to Learn More?
Recently named as the most entrepreneurial city in South Africa, Cape Town is the perfect place for a summer internship! With IES Internships, you will be provided an unpaid placement in a business or organization that suits your career goals. This allows you to build a global network of professional contacts and gain real-world experience all while exploring everything that Cape Town has to offer. Before the program starts, we will work closely with you to fine-tune your cover letter and résumé. We will also help improve your interview and communication skills, allowing you to prepare completely for our practical program in a new cultural environment. An IES internship in Cape Town develops your professional skills, your ability to communicate across cultures, and provides substantive w...
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Ready to Learn More?
Recently named as the most entrepreneurial city in South Africa, Cape Town is the perfect place for a summer internship! With IES Internships, you will be provided an unpaid placement in a business or organization that suits your career goals. This allows you to build a global network of professional contacts and gain real-world experience all while exploring everything that Cape Town has to offer. Before the program starts, we will work closely with you to fine-tune your cover letter and résumé. We will also help improve your interview and communication skills, allowing you to prepare completely for our practical program in a new cultural environment. An IES internship in Cape Town develops your professional skills, your ability to communicate across cultures, and provides substantive w...
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