Education Internship in Peru
Program Overview
Travel to remote regions of Peru, live alongside local communities, and gain real-world experience as a teacher. This is an exciting opportunity to gain practical experience leading classes and developing curricula while immersing yourself in rural Peruvian culture.
You’ll join a small school for elementary and secondary students between 6 and sixteen years of age. In the town of Tomepampa, an ...
Travel to remote regions of Peru, live alongside local communities, and gain real-world experience as a teacher. This is an exciting opportunity to gain practical experience leading classes and developing curricula while immersing yourself in rural Peruvian culture.
You’ll join a small school for elementary and secondary students between 6 and sixteen years of age. In the town of Tomepampa, an 8-hour drive from the nearest city, Arequipa, this school is part of an organization dedicated to providing geographically dislocated children access to high-quality education. They also host events and coordinate activities for children living in youth hostels in the area.
This internship will provide you with wide-ranging skill development in education. You’ll get to see what it's like to dev...
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- 3-6 Months
- Albanian
- American
- Andorran
- Antarctica
- Antiguan & Barbudan
- Argentinian
Updated Jan 15, 2026
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Locations
- Arequipa, Peru
Types & Subjects
- Fields
- Development
- Education
- Human Rights
- Humanities
Available Terms / Availability
- Years Offered
- Year Round
Eligible Nationalities
- Albanian
- American
- Andorran
- Antarctica
Education Levels & Language
- Language
- English
- Spanish
- Education
- University Freshman (1st Year)
- University Sophomore (2nd Year)
Accommodation Options
- Apartment/Flat
- Other
Application Procedures
- Resume
- Online Application
Age Requirement
21-35
Duration
- 3-6 Months
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Interns stay at a large traditional house with an orchard in central Tomepampa, Casa Primavera. You’ll have access to a shared kitchen or can choose to have your meals prepared for you at a small extra cost.
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