- England
- London
About Program
With a guaranteed internship in London, you have the chance to experience a multitude of career opportunities in the city’s business, marketing, education, media and communication sectors—and just to name a few! This internship program will give you the tools you need to become a global leader, and help you gain insight into how London has become a major driver of the global economy.
Take the Tube to work or a double decker bus. Grab some fish and chips for lunch. Experience all this global center of business, culture, architecture, and learning has to offer.
An IES internship 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.
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Diversity & Inclusion 💙
LGBTQIA+ Support
Studying abroad as part of the LGBTQIA+ community can present unique opportunities and challenges in exploring a new culture, so we have compiled resources on sexual orientation, gender identity, and allyship to help prepare you and support you along the way.
Neurodivergent Support
We have not only compiled resources on mental health, physical health, and self-care to help prepare you and support you along the way, but we also have a dedicated Student Affairs staff that are available for you to contact from the United States and once in your host country.
Accessibility Support
We have not only compiled resources on mental health, physical health, and self-care to help prepare you and support you along the way, but we also have a dedicated Student Affairs staff that are available for you to contact from the United States and once in your host country.
Impact 🌎
Sustainability
-Moving toward more sustainable Headquarters and Centers abroad
-Producing printed materials mindfully
-Hosting events and conferences in LEED-certified buildings
-Purchasing carbon offsets for staff air travel
-The formation of the IES Abroad Sustainability Team - a dedicated group of volunteers responsible for implementing sustainable practices across our organization. The team comprises of members across our Centers, departments, teams. It is truly a global effort, and we are better for it.
Program Highlights
- Before you go, we work with you to fine-tune your rsum, perfect your cover letter, and hone your communication and interview skills as we prepare you for working in a new cultural environment.
- You'll be guaranteed a placement at a local business or organization where you will work up to 40 hours a week.
- Develop your professional skills and gain substantive work experience to jump-start your career in today's competitive job market.
- Share a room with an en-suite bathroom and have access to a common kitchen with other students on your floor in the Nido Kings Cross Residence Hall.
- Get to know London through extracurricular activities and cultural events.
Popular Programs
The London Summer Internship Program focuses on practical experience in the workplace, complemented by a classroom seminar, and the cultivation of global leadership skills. You will enroll in a required 3- or 6-credit academic internship seminar with other IES interns where you will learn about a variety of local business settings and opportunities.
As a major driver of the global economy with internship placements in Finance, Politics, the Arts, and so much more, London is an ideal place for earning invaluable professional experience in a field. With IES Internships, participants are guaranteed an unpaid, for-credit internship placement of 32 hours to 40 hours per week in a business or organization that suits your career goals.
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Location
London, although typically regarded for its architecture and city lifestyle, is made up of 40% public green space in the form of incredibly lush parks. London has created an environment where you can spend the day enjoying city life and then escape to Primrose hill, the Thames, or a walk by the canals.
