Atlas Language School is a multiple award winning language school with operations in Ireland, the UK and Malta. Our mission is to make each day of our student’s language travel programme an unforgettable life and learning experience and we are dedicated to providing the highest level of service in every aspect of what we do. Join our team who looks after students from all over the world that come to learn English!

Title: Social Programme Internship, Dublin.

Location: This internship is based in our school at House 34A, Richmond St S, Portobello, Dublin 2, D02 YH79, Ireland.

Internship duration: 7th July 2025 to 23rd January 2026 (6 month internship; there are 2 weeks in which the school is closed and there is no work to be done).

This internship is for 35 hours per week: Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm or from 9 am to 5 pm, with a 1 hour lunch break included. 

Internship Type: Erasmus+ or academic placement only. Must be part of a formal Learning Agreement with a sending institution.

Purpose of Position: This internship is designed as a learning opportunity for students undertaking a mobility programme, offering insight into the daily operations of a language school. The intern will help the Social Programme coordinator plan and organise social programme activities and carry out any other social programme tasks required. The intern will act as an activity leader. The intern will help the groups department with their social programme needs, as well as help any other department when needed.

Accountabilities: This position reports to the Social Programme Coordinator (SPC).

The SPC works as a teacher during the mornings, providing a balanced experience between academic and extracurricular activities. As the SP intern, besides working with the SPC, you'll maintain close contact with the SP Leaders every day, supporting them with whatever they need in order for activities to be carried out successfully.

Learning Objectives: 

By the end of the internship, the intern will:

• Understand how international language schools manage their Social Programme. 
• Develop communication skills through interaction with colleagues, students and third-party vendors. 
•  Gain familiarity with database systems and administrative procedures. 
• Enhance problem-solving and organisational skills in a multicultural environment. 

Learning Activities:

The following points outline the main activities to be performed by the intern, but they need not be limited to the list below:

• Liaising with the FOH, academic, groups and admissions departments as required.
• Creating and editing posters on Canva to advertise specific activities.
• Being a Social Programme Leader for groups or adults on activities.
• Helping the SP Coordinator plan and execute activities / come up with new activities.
• Organising and being in charge of seasonal activities at school.
• Encouraging students to sign up to activities.
• Advertising activities during break times and checking sign-ups throughout the week.
• Running errands occasionally.
• Liaising with activity leaders on a regular basis to ensure activities run smoothly.
• Updating and maintaining activities in the google calendar.
• Researching and booking activities.
• Creating weekly agendas/schedules and mailing out the information to students.
• Creating a monthly calendar of events.
• Helping to develop materials to link the social programme to academics.
• Helping the Groups department with whatever tasks they need.
• Liaising with Erasmus teachers to coordinate their daily activities.

Benefits:

Monthly contribution: €800 per month to support living expenses during your placement.

Accommodation: 2 free weeks in a host family (self-catering); after the first two weeks, if you would like to continue staying with our host family, self-catering homestay accommodation can be offered at a discounted rate of €150 per week (regular cost: €260). If we are unable to secure a self-catering host family for the first two weeks of your internship, you will be placed in a half-board host family (includes breakfast and dinner, but not lunch) until we can find a self-catering host family for you. If there is availability at our student residence during September-May, this may be offered as an accommodation option; if you are interested, please inquire during your interview or at any later stage if you are successful.

You will be placed with a host family for an initial duration of 2 months. If you wish to extend beyond those two months, please let us know.

Please be aware that while our host families are very welcoming and keen to share Irish culture with you, many of the homes are older and may have carpets and some humidity due to the local climate. Cleanliness standards can vary, but the family will provide some household guidelines upon your arrival, such as heating schedules and shower times. We encourage you to approach this with an open mind, as it’s a great opportunity to immerse yourself in local life. Should you have any concerns, our team is here to support you. Please also let us know in case you have any allergies or special requirements.

Language Classes: You are more than welcome to take part in our part-time evening language classes for free throughout your stay (General English, Cambridge Exam Preparation, and Foreign Languages available).

Exam Offer: You can sit for a Cambridge B2 First or C1 Advanced exam at Atlas for free, if there are dates available and as long as it doesn't interfere with your working hours.

Social Programme: You will receive a 50% discount on our paid social programme activities.

Holiday: You will receive 10 days of holiday for a 6-month internship.

Eligibility & Application: 

This internship is open to students on an official academic placement, such as those funded by Erasmus+ or similar programmes. A signed Learning Agreement from a sending institution (e.g. university, college, vocational school) is required before starting.

To apply, please do so through LinkedIn or send your CV with the subject “Social Programme” to: [email protected] or [email protected]