Teach English In Germany
Spend Summer Abroad
Upcoming Start Dates
June 20, 2026
Apply by
June 1, 2026
Get paid to travel & teach
Live the dream life — earn, explore, and grow with full support.
Earn
Teacher allowance of approx €75 weekly
Travel
Live and teach in Germany’s vibrant cities and picturesque towns, while experiencing rich culture, history and everyday life like a local.
Support
Our expert team has your back - from application to classroom.
Overview
Teaching English in Germany is one of the best possible TEFL destination jobs in Europe. Now you have a chance to spend the summer in this beautiful country, get invaluable experience & sightsee all Germany has to offer. With this summer internship, you will be preparing recreational learning activities and conversational English classes, mostly with young learners. There are many camp locations within Germany where you can go to teach.
Programme Details
8-10 weeks teaching placement
Approx. €75 weekly allowance
120 Hour Advanced International TEFL Course
Teaching through Yoga & Mindfulness Course for Young Learners
Extensive Warmers, Fillers & Coolers Guide
Full week of orientation and workshops
On-site camp accommodation
Meals, laundry, and medical care provided
Ongoing in-country support
Cultural excursions
Native English speaker
Passport holder from one of the following countries: USA, Canada, Australia, UK, Ireland or New Zealand
Aged between 19 – 29
High School graduate (A-levels, Leaving Cert)
TEFL qualified (included)
Clean police record
First Aid certificate (training included in June only)
Physically and mentally healthy (please enquire if you are currently on medication or receiving on-going medical treatment)
International flights: For non-EU teachers you will need to book return flights
Budget: Spending money for tourist activities during free time or emergencies
Camp essentials: Budget €75 for a sleeping bag and mat if you prefer not to bring one. Contact us for a full packing list.
Internet: Wi-Fi access will be limited for a true camp experience – it’s recommended to get a European SIM card with a data plan if you need access
Travel insurance: It’s really important to sort your travel and health before you go. However, you’ll have access to an emergency doctor
Police check: Each applicant must have a clean criminal record
First aid: Budget €65 to join the First Aid course at camp if you don’t hold a valid certificate or you can complete it in your home country before departure
Visa cost: You’ll have advice to obtain your visa if required
Where will you be teaching?
After orientation in Walsrode you’ll be placed in one of five nationwide camp locations: Lüneburger Heide, Regen, Amrum Hachen & Möelln. You’ll be placed at the most suitable camp by our team.
How It Works
Apply & Train
Apply now and schedule your interview. You’ll get instant online access to your TEFL courses & guide to get your qualification started straight away.
Interview & Docs
If your interview is successful, it’s time to provide all your documents, including a first-aid course if already completed (there will be a First Aid course available in June during your 1st week in Germany).
Go to Germany
You should book flights to arrive into the Hamburg airport (HAM) on your specific internship arrival day, for airport pick up and orientation.
Outside The Classroom
Wondering what you’re going to do outside of your camp classroom in Germany? Meals, laundry, internet, and transport to and from the excursions or other camp locations are all covered, leaving you free to spend your allowance as you please! This one-of-a-kind paid position gives you much more than a chance to see Germany and become a competent TEFL teacher. You’ll gain a fundamental understanding of the German culture (and beyond… as you meet over 50 nationalities!), and way of life, and develop invaluable intercultural and communication skills you can take with you anywhere in life
Your Guide To Germany
Whether you’re drawn to Germany to brush up on your rusty high school German, looking for a teaching English in German or supporting a culture that embraces adventure and celebrating the outdoors, signing up for a teaching program in Germany can be an immensely rewarding experience. Here, you can shape young minds through recreational and activity-based learning.
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Your Teaching Experience
You’ll teach conversational English to children aged 6–16 in exciting German adventure summer camps. Programmes run on a week-by-week basis, with 15 hours of structured lesson time per week, alongside extensive extracurricular involvement and lesson preparation time.
Adventure-based learning
Language workshops are brought to life through games, activities and traditional sports, creating a fun, immersive environment where students learn English naturally while staying active and engaged.
More than the classroom
In addition to teaching, you’ll take part in up to 35 hours of extracurricular activities per week, helping to build strong connections with campers and creating unforgettable experiences outside the classroom.
Communicative approach
Lessons focus on conversation, interaction and confidence-building. Expect lots of speaking practice, roleplay, group work and real-life language, with teachers guiding, encouraging and supporting students throughout.
Diverse age groups
You’ll teach a variety of age groups, from young learners to teenagers. This diversity makes the role both dynamic and rewarding, helping you grow as a teacher while keeping every week fresh and exciting.
Balanced workload
With a structured teaching schedule and time allocated for planning, you’ll enjoy a balanced work week that combines teaching, activities and personal development in a supportive camp environment.
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