Beyond Academy Reviews

Overall, I had a really positive experience. I think a lot of what you get out of an internship abroad depends on your own attitude and what you make of the experience. Being open to meeting new and different people, stepping outside your comfort zone, and learning about new environments can make all the difference.

The coordinators were fantastic: welcoming, easygoing, and genuinely lovely to be around. I really enjoyed their company and appreciated all the help and support they offered throughout my stay. What stood out to me was how genuine they felt. Spending time with them never felt forced or like an obligation; they made an effort to connect with us in a way that felt natural, which made the whole experience even more enjoyable.

I'm really grateful for the experience and would encourage anyone considering an internship abroad to approach it with an open mind and make the most of every opportunity to learn, connect, and grow.

I spent 2 months living in London completing an internship in London for Business/Marketing, and I had the most amazing time! I had never really travelled much before with my family or anything growing up, but in 2025 I went to Europe for 3 weeks fresh out of high school with just my best friend. We started and ended the trip in London, and I knew straight away that London is a definitely a place I want to experience living in one day. I was super lucky I had such an amazing flatmate who I became super close with, and I also made another close friend at a lunch I went to on my 2nd day in London to meet some of the other interns. We all ended up hanging out together in London heaps, I went to Barcelona with one of them which was so much fun! I also got to see some friends from home (Melbourne, Australia) while I was in London which was amazing too. Towards the end of my time there, I even went to Munich, Germany for Oktoberfest with some friends from home which was incredible!! I stayed in Sheffield with my flatmate at her uni for my last weekend before going back to Australia, and got to go to Manchester with her too! Everyone at my internship was always super lovely and helpful throughout my time there, and I really learnt a lot which was amazing. Overall, I had an amazing time, and feel so much more independent and confident having to figure things out and adapt on my own. I'm really glad I did it, I had the best time and it really showed me I'm truly capable of anything I put my mind to!

I have had such an amazing journey with beyond academy. The staff were wonderful and accommodating, my placement program could not have gone better, and overall I had the best two months of my life. If I had to complain it would be about some aspects of my accomodations, which were not through beyond academy. They helped me find a place and booked it for me, but were not the owners of the building and thus were also confused by some of the occurrences that happened there. Beyond academy helped me to resolve those issues and even brought bedding when the accomodations forgot to provide any. This team is very good at what they do.

Beyond Academy’s Tokyo Internship Program acts as a structured bridge between young professionals and Japan’s unique corporate culture. Combining guaranteed professional placements across roughly 18 industries—from tech startups to creative design and international business—the program packages real-world work experience with logistical scaffolding and community immersion. For students and early-career job seekers looking to test whether living and working in Japan is a viable long-term move, it serves as a low-friction entry point.

I remember looking through reviews just this before I decided to go ahead. There's probably a lot of things you're thinking:
- Is this a good way to gain experience?
- Will I find an internship that suits me?
- Will I have support in my career and in the country I chose?
- How come all the reviews are so positive, am I going to get scammed?
Well, I'll do my best to give my own experience.
First things first, there is a reason why all the reviews are so positive. To put it simply, my experience with Beyond Academy will be something I will never shut up about for the next few years. First off, compared to a lot of other companies that offer similar internship + tourist experiences, BA is by far the most cost effective and fun. You can have great accommodation (with convenient commute times) as well as minimum 1 activity each week. You can even ask for specific events and as long as its within the budget, you can experience that too. All the coordinators speak japanese, so if there's an experience that requires someone who speaks fluently, there's a good chance you can ask and have that event be organized for you.
Not to mention, all the coordinators are super friendly and accommodating, often going out of their way to research something for you and make sure you're safe and enjoying yourself. I've met so many different people in my two months in Japan - both from the intern cohort themselves and from the people I live with. In your accommodation, there's a good chance a majority of your flatmates will be those studying japanese in a local school, and you may have 1-2 other BA interns with you, but its super chill trust me. You get to live with different people that you may not have gotten to meet in your home country! You're guaranteed to find someone to hang out with and go somewhere you were maybe to nervous to go alone to!

As for the actual work, I know I was quite nervous with finding an internship that suited me. You get around 1-2 offers, and if you're nervous that the first offer isn't your thing, just be patient and you'll hopefully get another chance from another company. I didn't have much on my CV in terms of experience, and I still found a company that was absolutely lovely to work with!

It's a little nerve-wracking and you may not find the perfect workplace, but there is still a lot to learn and experience. If you ever have an issues with your company, the BA team are always looking to help you and improve your experience. But i doubt you will have issues!

In my two months here, i think i grew a lot as a person and as an employee. I've learnt a lot about work-life balance i couldn't have learnt in my home country and I would for SURE recommend this experience to everyone!

I had such an amazing experience in Barcelona. The internship itself was wonderful, I learnt so much about the industry and working abroad with such a diverse group of people was brilliant. Isabel was an amazing rep, all of the events were so much well planned and took us all around the city. We had the chance to try food and see sights that I wouldn’t have found otherwise, and it was a great way to get to know the other interns on the programme! Barcelona is a lovely city and it felt like home in no time.

This internship experience was truly incredible! Even though it got off to a rocky start, the team and I managed to navigate it quickly and adjust. The internship itself allowed me to put practical skills I learned in college to use and my team pushed me to learn more! Aside from the internship, the community was incredible! I made so many friends and went to almost all of the community events to experience the culture and get to know the other interns. Overall, I am so glad that I chose to do Beyond Academy and it is truly an experience I will never forget!

Applying for this internship was a total leap of faith, but taking the risk to travel halfway across the world turned out to be worth every single cent. Choosing Korea ended up being the best decision I could have made.
Surrounding myself with so many different people from around the world was incredibly enriching. I fell in love with Korean culture even more than I expected—from quiet moments in traditional tea rooms to wearing hanboks around the city.
While the internship itself could be challenging at times, pushing through taught me to be bold, brave, and just give things a go. I gained practical tools and real-world experience that will directly shape my future. I feel so privileged and deeply grateful to the program for accepting me to work, learn, and experience life on the other side of the world. It’s an experience I will cherish forever, and I believe every student should try an international internship!

My six-week experience with Beyond Academy in Tokyo was honestly an amazing experience and something I’ll remember for a long time. Before going, I was excited but also quite nervous because it was my first time travelling abroad for an internship and I didn’t really know what to expect. Looking back now, I’m really glad I decided to take the opportunity.

The main reason I chose the Tokyo programme was because I wanted to experience what it would actually be like to live and work in Japan, especially because studying and potentially working there in the future is something I’m very interested in. Being able to spend six weeks there gave me a much better understanding of the country, the culture and the working environment than I could have got from simply visiting as a tourist.

The internship itself was one of my favourite parts. I was able to work on real creative projects involving video editing, social media and content creation. I worked on different reels and other content, which allowed me to develop my editing, communication and creative skills while also learning how a professional team operates. I was given responsibilities and feedback throughout the placement, which helped me improve my work and become more confident in a professional environment.

I particularly enjoyed being able to work with people in Japan and experience a different working culture. It was interesting seeing how communication, teamwork and the general atmosphere of the workplace differed from what I was used to. I also really appreciated being trusted with actual work rather than feeling like I was simply there to observe.

Beyond the internship, living in Tokyo was an experience in itself. I got to explore so much of the city, try different foods, visit different areas and experience everyday life in Japan. I also met some great people through the programme, and having other interns around made the experience much more enjoyable. There were plenty of opportunities to go out, explore together and make memories outside of work.

The Beyond Academy coordinators were also very helpful throughout my stay. Having people I could contact if I had questions or needed help made being in a completely new country feel much easier, particularly when I first arrived. I appreciated having that support available while still having the freedom to experience Tokyo independently.

One of the biggest things I gained from the experience was confidence. I came to Japan wanting to challenge myself and see whether I could actually picture myself living there in the future. After six weeks, I feel much more confident travelling independently, working with new people, adapting to a different environment and putting myself outside of my comfort zone.

Overall, I would highly recommend Beyond Academy to anyone considering an international internship, especially if you're someone who wants to combine professional experience with actually experiencing life in another country. For me, it wasn't just an internship — it gave me valuable work experience, helped me grow personally and gave me a much clearer idea of what I want to work towards in the future.

Thank you to everyone at Beyond Academy and everyone I worked with throughout the programme for making my six weeks in Tokyo such a memorable experience. I genuinely hope I can return to Japan again in the future! 🇯🇵

My time in NYC through Beyond Academy was perfect, they have every step well thought out with loads of support along the way, especially from the programme leaders in the city, and those behind the scenes also! I was placed with a brilliant, well establish immigration law firm in FiDi and it Will be amazing for my CV and general life experience. I lived in an amazing accommodation with direct, fast links to everywhere in the city and plenty of shops and resturaunts on my doorstep. I couldn’t fault Beyond Academy for any of the process, they were brilliant.