Looking for a teaching internship abroad with real classroom responsibility — not just observation? At Lüderitz Blue School, Southern Namibia's only international Cambridge IGCSE school, you'll teach or tutor motivated students in a small, close-knit environment where your subject expertise genuinel
I came to Lüderitz fresh out of university, wanting more than just another backpacking trip — somewhere to stay for a while and really get stuck in. I had no idea I'd end up staying on!
As a performing arts intern at LBS, I was given real ownership from the start. I took on the secondary school Instagram, helped with Glee Club, set up a chess knockout tournament, put on a verbatim play, and did loads of photography and video editing for the school. Whatever you want to try, they fully support you. From teaching robotics to surfing to sign language.
Living in the boarding house was a highlight. Getting close with the kids, helping with activities, and just being part of their everyday lives felt really special. The house also had a gorgeous balcony overlooking the sea — I spent a lot of time up there reading, tanning, and doing yoga!
Outside of school, I helped with the sailing club (having never sailed before), learnt to row for the first time, and went offshore with Kelp Blue — a local kelp cultivation and harvesting company — to see the farm, what they actually do out there, and lots of dolphins. I also went on a road trip with two other interns and a local friend, all of whom I'm still in touch with. We went sandboarding on dunes, did a self-drive safari, went hiking, tried traditional Namibian food, went mountain biking, and loads more.
Lüderitz is a really special place, and you can make of it whatever you want. If you're more adventurous – weekend road trips, mountain biking, long runs along the peninsula, camping, hiking. Or if you prefer a slower pace – reading your book with a coffee while watching the sea on a day that is, hopefully, not too windy!
I loved it so much I asked to come back, and here I am six months later, working in outreach for the school and doing social media for Kelp Blue. I couldn't recommend these internships enough!
I went to Namibia to intern at the Blue School in September 2025, not really knowing what I would find or if I would like it. Transport from the airport was arranged for me, and when I walked into the school, I was surrounded by smiles and welcoming staff and children. It was an amazing experience; to me, it felt like a place where, if you have a good (or bad) idea, you are allowed to carry it out and you will receive help with it. Because the school is quite small, you know everybody by name.
The environment is beautiful, with lots of nature, wildlife, and an ocean to swim in. The town is really small; it has a harbor, one gym, two supermarkets, and a few bars. I never felt unsafe walking around in town, but I do think that at night it is best to avoid certain areas. In my spare time, I went clubbing, and you can rent or borrow a car to go camping and exploring; I also surfed and rode my bike. For me it was a great experience and, besides all the fun I had and the friends I made, it was super educational learning from another culture and working with different people.
I came to Lüderitz fresh out of university, wanting more than just another backpacking trip — somewhere to stay for a while and really get stuck in. I had no idea I'd end up staying on!
As a performing arts intern at LBS, I was given real ownership from the start. I took on the secondary school Instagram, helped with Glee Club, set up a chess knockout tournament, put on a verbatim play, and did loads of photography and video editing for the school. Whatever you want to try, they fully support you. From teaching robotics to surfing to sign language.
Living in the boarding house was a highlight. Getting close with the kids, helping with activities, and just being part of their everyday lives felt really special. The house also had a gorgeous balcony overlooking the sea — I spent a lot of time up there reading, tanning, and doing yoga!
Outside of school, I helped with the sailing club (having never sailed before), learnt to row for the first time, and went offshore with Kelp Blue — a local kelp cultivation and harvesting company — to see the farm, what they actually do out there, and lots of dolphins. I also went on a road trip with two other interns and a local friend, all of whom I'm still in touch with. We went sandboarding on dunes, did a self-drive safari, went hiking, tried traditional Namibian food, went mountain biking, and loads more.
Lüderitz is a really special place, and you can make of it whatever you want. If you're more adventurous – weekend road trips, mountain biking, long runs along the peninsula, camping, hiking. Or if you prefer a slower pace – reading your book with a coffee while watching the sea on a day that is, hopefully, not too windy!
I loved it so much I asked to come back, and here I am six months later, working in outreach for the school and doing social media for Kelp Blue. I couldn't recommend these internships enough!
I went to Namibia to intern at the Blue School in September 2025, not really knowing what I would find or if I would like it. Transport from the airport was arranged for me, and when I walked into the school, I was surrounded by smiles and welcoming staff and children. It was an amazing experience; to me, it felt like a place where, if you have a good (or bad) idea, you are allowed to carry it out and you will receive help with it. Because the school is quite small, you know everybody by name.
The environment is beautiful, with lots of nature, wildlife, and an ocean to swim in. The town is really small; it has a harbor, one gym, two supermarkets, and a few bars. I never felt unsafe walking around in town, but I do think that at night it is best to avoid certain areas. In my spare time, I went clubbing, and you can rent or borrow a car to go camping and exploring; I also surfed and rode my bike. For me it was a great experience and, besides all the fun I had and the friends I made, it was super educational learning from another culture and working with different people.
