Speech Therapy Internships Abroad

Gain speech therapy work experience while observing skilled staff in developing countries

Taking part in a Speech Therapy internship abroad is an incredible opportunity to deepen your understanding of the practice. At the same time, you’ll also learn more about global and local healthcare issues.

As an intern, you can complete your placement in a number of different settings. You may find yourself working in mainstream or special-needs schools, as well as daycares and rehabilitation centres. You’ll work with local staff to learn new skills while observing trained professionals, an ideal way to gain speech therapy work experience.

Whether you’re considering a career in the field or are a qualified professional looking for a new challenge, these internships will certainly enhance your CV and job or applications. It’s also an excellent opportunity for personal development, as you build confidence and empathy.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is a Speech Therapy internship abroad right for me?

Are you considering a career in speech therapy? Perhaps you’re a current student, or a recent graduate? Whatever your skill level, we have an internship to suit you.

Many of our interns don’t have previous experience in their chosen field, so you can start at a level you’re comfortable with. It’s a fantastic way to broaden your horizons, gain relevant work experience, and learn more about how speech therapy is practiced in a different country. This in turn will enhance your CV and give you unique talking points in interviews.

During your time abroad, you’ll be well supported by your local colleagues and Projects Abroad staff. There may also be the opportunity to take part in outreach work in disadvantaged communities. This is a wonderful way to give back to others while you learn.

What will I gain from a Speech Therapy placement abroad?

These internships provide you with invaluable work experience that will prepare you for the next stage of your career or education.

Some of the other benefits include:

Developing soft skills such as communication, teamwork, time-management, resilience, planning, organisation and leadership
A more in-depth internship experience than you might receive back home
Exposure to conditions and diseases that you might not encounter in your home country
Learning to work and empathise with people from a range of different backgrounds
Building your self-confidence as you push past your boundaries

It’s a wonderful opportunity for personal growth, and will provide a definite boost to your CV and job or applications.

How are Projects Abroad’s Speech Therapy internships different?

At Projects Abroad, our first aim is to benefit the communities we work in. You can be assured that your internship is ethical, well supported, and part of a better future. Here’s just a few elements of our work that set it apart from other internship programmes:

Real work with trained professionals

On our internships, you’ll work alongside real healthcare professionals. You can observe them in their everyday work, ask questions and hear more about their experiences. You’re likely to get more insights into the frontline of medical care than in your home country.

A tailored approach

We are often able to tailor your internship to your interests. You can work in more than one department or focus on one particular area, or experience outreach work in the local community.

Our Medicine & Healthcare policy

We take the safety of our volunteers, interns, and the people they work with very seriously. That’s why we’ve put in place a comprehensive Medical Ethics Policy.