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Speech Pathology & Audiology Internships in Cape Town

$3,175Program Costs
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Program Overview

Speech pathology and audiology aren't things you learn solely from a textbook, you learn them in the room, with a real patient, under a mentor who's done it for years. That's exactly the type of internship we offer. VACorps places you with an experienced mentor for hands-on training tailored to whichever path you're drawn to: helping people communicate more clearly, or helping with diagnosing and treating patients.

You'll get the opportunity to work in clinics, schools, private practices, and other real clinical settings: refining your skills, sharpening your confidence, and getting far more direct patient contact than most students get back home. Along the way, you'll deepen your understanding of global healthcare challenges and see firsthand how speech pathology and audiology are practiced outside a first-world system.

• Curious what it's like to shadow a licensed pathologist or audiologist mid-breakthrough with a patient? This is where you find out.
• It's even possible to combine two internships during your time in Cape Town, ask your Admissions Advisor for details.

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Program Highlights

Intern in South Africa and acquire more hands-on patient experience than you would in a first-world country.
Develop your practical skills through a structured immersive internship.
Receive mentor guidance from therapists with extensive experience in patient care.
Invest in your future career in speech pathology and audiology with an international internship.
Enjoy excursions and beach outings with your new friends.

What's Included

Internship Placement
Emergency Support
Some Program Activity Costs
Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
Airport Transfer (Drop-Off)
International SIM Card
On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
In-Country Orientation
Cultural Training / Program / Orientation
Alumni / Networking Membership

Program Details

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Locations

  • Cape Town, South Africa

Available Terms / Availability

  • Years Offered
  • Year Round

Eligible Nationalities

  • All Nationalities

Education Levels & Language

  • Language
  • English
  • Education
  • University Sophomore (2nd Year)
  • University Junior (3rd Year)
  • University Senior (4th Year)
  • University 5th Year or More

Accommodation Options

  • Apartment/Flat
  • Guest House
  • Independent living
  • Other

Application Procedures

  • Online Application
  • Other
  • Phone/Video Interview

Age Requirement

18-35

Duration

  • 1-3 Months

Starts At

  • 4-12 weeks: $3,175

Refund Policy

Other

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Kadie BieseUnited States · October 2024

Discovering Myself in Cape Town: My VAC Experience

I chose Cape Town as the place to intern abroad because I wanted to push myself out of my comfort zone and travel to a new place! Cape Town is BEAUTIFUL! Truly, it is the best place to visit! My internship as an elective student at UCT in the audiology department at Groote Schuur Hospital was AMAZING! The staff and students were so friendly! We enjoyed learning from each other and sharing our stories every day. All of my supervisors challenged me to think deeper and apply my knowledge with each patient we saw. They trusted me to help teach their students and guide them through clinical procedures. The biggest highlight at my site was being able to observe two ear surgeries in person! It was the BEST day of my life! Reflecting on my stay, I can see how much I have changed as a person. I am more open-minded, more outgoing, and more accepting of change. I would recommend VACorps to anyone who wants to grow as a person! Cape Town and VACorps will forever hold a special place in my heart!

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What's the difference between speech pathology and audiology track?

  • Speech pathology and audiology are related but distinct fields: speech pathology focuses on helping individuals (often children with physical or developmental delays) improve communication skills by diagnosing and treating speech, language, voice, and swallowing disorders.
  • While audiology centers more on diagnosing and managing hearing and balance issues across patients of all ages, ensuring auditory health and supporting effective communication.

Will I get direct contact with patients, or mostly observe?

Placements in Cape Town tend to be far more hands-on than equivalent internships in first-world countries, so expect real patient interaction, not just observation from the sidelines.

Do I need to choose a track now, speech pathology or audiology?

Not necessarily. Many interns use this experience to figure out which specific area of the profession they want to focus on going forward

What will I gain from this that I couldn't get at home?

Beyond clinical skills, you'll deepen your understanding of global healthcare challenges and see how these fields operate in a very different healthcare system than what you're used to.

Do I need to be fluent in a local language to work with patients?

No because English is widely spoken, understood and used as the primary language for business, tourism and daily life.

Recognitions & Awards

Awards and accreditations earned by this provider

GoAbroad Top Rated Provider 2025 - Gap Year
Notable Mention - GoAbroad Top Rated Intern Abroad Providers 2024
Top Rated Provider 2023 - Intern Abroad
Top Rated Notable Mentions 2022
Top Rated Organization 2021- Internships Abroad
People’s Choice 2021 Finalist
Top Rated Internship Organizations of 2020
2019 Notable Mentions
GoAbroad Top Internship Organization 2016
GoAbroad Top Internship Organization 2015 (Notable Mention)

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