Teach English in Germany

The Teach English in Germany Program provides internationals the opportunity to live in the city of Halle/Saale, Germany, while studying Arabic or German, and, at the same time, interning with the Excellence Center in Europe. International interns play a crucial role in achieving the Excellence Center’s mission of providing the Halle community, which includes refugees, the language skills necessary to gain English proficiency. At the same time, the Excellence Center’s hosting of people from abroad helps us to maintain a diverse cultural dialogue and language exchange in Halle, Germany.

Many community members in Halle, Germany, including refugees, immigrants, local Germans, and students, are very eager to meet new people in order to learn conversational English, as well as familiarizing themselves with foreign cultures.

Who is Teaching English?

We founded the Teach English in Germany program in 2018. Many people from myriads of countries have interned with us. People have come from countries such as the USA, United Kingdom, Canada, Spain, Italy, to name only a few.

Our teaching interns were also able to learn about German and Arab cultures, as well as gain an understanding about the challenges of refugees in Germany. The Excellence Center in Europe provides small English courses with two to five students in a class.

The program is appropriate for the following:

English majors and other students who wish to have an experience teaching abroad.

Arabic and German students

People who wish to work as an English teacher in the future

Students who are studying issues involving refugees, integration, immigration, and immersion

Holders of ESL and CELTA certificates

Students taking a Gap Year

Anyone who has an interest in languages

Those in the middle of their career.

English teaching requirements in Germany

In the Teach English in Germany you are required to meet the following criteria:

18+ years of age
Experience working with an international team
Fluent English

What you do not need:

Ability to speak Arabic or German
To be a current student
Experience in teaching English
You do not need to be a native speaker of English

Teaching English Over Summer

For people looking to teach English over the summer months in Europe or Germany, the Excellence Center in Europe offers great volunteer teaching opportunities from May to August. These volunteer and internship programs are ideal for students, native English speakers or anyone looking to volunteer during an extended visit or on a summer break .

The summer teaching volunteer programs combine an Arabic/German language focus with an immersion and engagement in culture and history. It includes community activities in the city of Halle, Germany.

Program Impacts

Our Volunteer to teach English in Germany program is well researched and targeted, and is suitable for anyone looking to gain an insight into daily life, culture and Arabic culture in Germany

We aim to make a long term difference to the life of the local community through the exchange of ideas and by practising the concept of “walking in each other’s shoes”. Volunteering and interning is a unique opportunity to leave a lasting impression, not just on your own life but on the lives of children and youth, as well as on refugees and the local community.

Support

The Excellence Center’s staff is here to support you and offer a helping hand when necessary and assist you in planning English classes, as well as giving you tips and advice. The Excellence Center in Europe provides teaching materials and instructions on how to teach English for all language learning levels. It is a learning process for you as much as it is for your students. We will be here to guide you every step of the way.

English Teaching experience

The Teach English in Germany Program is designed for university students and people who wish to teach English (whether or not they have experience).

All majors and nationalities are welcome to apply for an internship position. Upon completion of your teaching program, the Excellence Center in Europe will provide the participant with a certificate and a letter of recommendation, which may then be used in career resumes or for acquiring university credits.

Reviews From Former Participants

The Excellence Center in Europe has welcomed individuals from all over the world since 2018. While we continuously develop our programs to provide the best possible learning experience, our fundamental mission remains the same: to connect, teach, and develop individuals within the local and international community.

In 2019, we received our first “Go Overseas Community Choice Awards”, recognizing the Excellence Center’s meaningful and unforgettable impact on the community of international travellers. Since then the Excellence Center was recognized as the 3rd best Volunteer Abroad Providers in the World in 2021, and was rated 2nd Most Fun opportunity in 2021 according to Gooverseas.com. The Excellence Center’s Volunteer to Teach English and Study German program has a wide range of positive reviews; these include:

+500 Reviews (95%) on Gooverseas.com
+100 Reviews (93%) on Goabroad.com
Participants’ video testimonials.

Intern responsibilities

International interns give instruction in conversational English classes. They also provide administrative assistance to the Center, while immersing themselves in the German and Arabic cultures of Halle/Saale.

Interns instruct in conversational English classes, one on one, as well as small groups of two to five students at the Center;

Give two presentations: one presentation will focus on the teaching manual; the second presentation will focus on the culture and customs of your native country;

Organize group activities for English students;

Study three hours of Arabic or German language lessons per week;

Writing reports or press releases, as other administrative tasks for the Center;

Organize workshops focusing on different themes, such as how to write resumes and cover letters, and how to and conduct yourself in job interviews.

Brief Information of the Program

Place of Program	Halle, Germany
Program Fees	300 Euro a Week
Age	20-75 Years Old
Minimum Duration	1 week
Maximum Duration	13 Weeks
Starting/Ending Dates	Flexible – Anytime
Application Deadline	No Deadline
Program Language	English
Days off	Three days a week (Fri – Sun)
Arabic Lessons	3 Hours a Week – Standard Arabic Or Ammiya
Educational Degree	Not Required
University Credit	Available

What are the benefits of interning at the Excellence Center?

You are immersed in German daily life; you make new friends and engage in community and educational activities;

You will gain valuable experience in teaching English as a foreign language. This includes learning creative teaching techniques, and learning how to wisely plan classes in order to achieve the best results;

You will reside with an Arabic or German host family, or in a shared apartment, for the duration of your internship which maximizes your immersion;

You will receive 12 hours of conversational German or Arabic per month;

You have the ability to travel to many other German cities, such as Berlin, Dresden, Leipzig, Munich, Frankfurt, and Hamburg, each week during your three-day weekend (Friday to Sundays);

A tour of the city of Halle and its sites is provided;

You eat breakfast at the Center daily with other interns and staff.

Eligibility for The Teach English in Germany Program

Applicants between 18 to 75 years old are eligible to participate in the Teach English in Germany. All nationalities and college majors are welcome.

A Day in the Life of interns in Germany

The interns in the Teach English in Germany Programs start his/her day with breakfast at the Center at 9:30 a.m.. In designated weeks the intern may be required to prepare the breakfast. After breakfast, the intern meets with his/her students for the first English class of the day. Morning English classes last two hours interspersed by a fifteen-minute break in the middle.

After morning classes the intern eats lunch, either cooking something at the Center or by going out to eat with the other interns and volunteers who work at the Center. In the afternoon an intern might either teach another English class, or partake in German or Arabic lessons. The Center closes at 6 p.m. Interns and volunteers are asked to assist in one cleaning duty per week.

Internship duration

The Excellence Center offers Teach English in Germany positions year-round. International participants decide when they would like to start and end their internship programs. An applicant can choose an internship program that lasts two to three months in duration.

We offer maximum flexibility to applicants. If you wish to intern less than two months, we recommend that you check our short term volunteering programs in Germany which can be joined from one to 12 weeks.

Here is a list of short-term volunteering programs that we offer:

Internship in Germany Program (1-3 weeks)
Study Arabic in Germany (1-13 weeks)
Volunteer to teach English and Study Arabic in Germany (1-13 weeks)
Volunteer to teach English and Study German in Germany (1-13 weeks)
Media and Journalism (1-13 weeks)

Which airport should I fly into?

The easiest way to get to Halle (Saale) and the Excellence Center in Germany is to fly to either;

Leipzig/Halle Airport: To travel from Leipzig/Halle Airport to the City of Halle (Saale) via train takes approximately 25 minutes. The train station is connected to the airport, and one should take good care to board the train heading for Halle (West) and not Leipzig (East).
Berlin Brandenburg Airport: To travel from one of Berlin’s Airports to Halle, volunteers will either need to come by bus or by train once they have unboarded from their flight.
- To come via bus, volunteers will need to find routes available that are operated by either FlixBus or Eurolines. The commute from Berlin to Halle (Saale) should be approximately 2 hours by bus.

For volunteers wishing to travel from Berlin to Halle (Saale) via train, they will need to depart from Berlin Central Station (Berlin Hauptbahnhof); the commute will take approximately an hour and a half. Train rockets can be bought ahead of time through Deutsche Bahn or conveniently at the train station and airport.
Frankfurt Airport: Both trains and buses are available to travel from the airport to the city of Halle (Saale) with both commutes taking approximately 3 – 4 hours. Please see above for further information regarding travel from outside airports.

Program’s fees?

The Excellence Center in Europe charges a fee of 300€ a week, the cost includes

A tour in Halle
3 hours of German or Arabic a week
A breakfast
The accommodation
In-country and Pre-departure support
Arabic or German classes
A certificate of completion

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How to apply

Please send us an email to Mr. Rafat Shantir on info@eceurope.org and write “ Teach English in Germany Program” into the subject line. We will then send you the application form.