International Internships in Spain, Belgium and Italy - All Fields

Why pay for a volunteer program?

BEST will find you an internship in virtually any sector or major. We work with a data base of over 300 firms but if we do not have one in your area of interst, we will prospect it for you. We would also be happy to approach any specific company which you might be interested in. In this way we offer you value with a la carte service starting every Monday year long.

Internship Program: Introduction

The Study-Intern Program was conceived for the many people who are passionate about European culture and wish to improve their Spanish, French or Italian while making social and professional contacts for the future in Italy, Spain or Belgium for two to three months.

It is an economic solution for those who wish to combine exposure to people, life and pleasure with something more practical: 
 

What distinguishes us:

This program is organized by a mixed team of Spanish university professors and Americans living for years in Europe who are have been the onsite source providers for many other programs marketed worldwide. This benefit is passed on to the program's participants by lowering costs and maintaining higher value. You will be given all the advantages for becoming bilingual and improving yourself professionally in a practical setting while living for 2 to 3 months in one of these great program destinations:

 

Internship Program: Program Features

Academic Features

The internship program provides an intensive language course in a centric specialized language academy upon your arrival. This course will prepare you for cultural immersion socially, linguistically and professionally.

Professional Features

Following the language course you will begin your internship in your chosen sector. We work with around 300 participating firms, both medium and international sized, in all fields of interest. Each one offers a unique and memorable opportunity. See the section Fields and Firms for examples of companies and NGOs we have worked with in the last year.

Cultural and Social Features

 

Internship Program: Language Course

Before the commencement of the internship program you will attend an Intensive Spanish course which consists of:

The school provides:

 

Internship Program: Lodging

BEST's housing policy exists to assist the participants of its programs. BEST recommends that the candidate arrive in Madrid on the Saturday or Sunday before the commencement of the program to look for lodging which corresponds with your needs. However, if this is not convenient for you, at no extra cost, we will find you a shared apartment with other participants, a deluxe apartment rental or Spanish roommates.

These are the options we make available:

1. You can sign up for a shared student apartment at all our program locations. These are normally flats with shared bathroom(s), kitchen and a common area with 2 to 4 bedrooms. Cleaning and upkeep are sometimes provided by the owner. They are fully equipped and centrally located. Sometimes there is Internet. A private room costs approximately 500 Euros/month (approx. $670) and a room shared with a friend costs approx. 300 Euros/month each (approx. $400), sometimes payable in advance. The shared room option is only for participants who sign up to come together.

2. In Spain you can sign up for a deluxe apartment, through our partner Friendly Rentals. These can be a loft, a studio or one, two, three bedroom apartments with full services within a converted townhouse or historical building. The decoration is nicer, there is Internet connect, better security. All expenses and cleaning are included. All centrally located. Ask for specific details and photos. Prices range from 60 Euros a night for double occupancy. For this reason this option is normally popular for visiting parents and relatives.

Note: All quoted rent prices can fluctuate according to the exchange rate and the individual landlord's requirement.

3. Room with a Spanish, Belgian or Italian family with either breakfast or half board.

 

Examples of Costs:

Madrid:
Single room + breakfast only: approx. 160€/week;
Single room + half board: approx. 195€/week

Barcelona:
Single room + breakfast only: approx. 135€/week;
Single room + half board: approx. 170€/week

Note: Exact costs depend on individual owners and can continually fluctuate according to season and demand.

4. You can elect to arrange your own lodging.

 

Internship Program: Fields and Firms

Examples of firms and NGOs we have worked with in the last year. We do not have a preestablished list of available internships. Each internship is personally prospected for you according to your interests, capabilities, time and duration of participation. If we do not have any positive response with the companies or NGOs already in our data base, we will info-mine a new company for you and pitch you to them.

Italy

 

Spain

 

Brussels

 

Most popular fields:

Marketing – Paid Internships in English Teaching and Business  – Physical Therapy  – Informational Technology and Web Design – Logistics  – Finance – Law – Journalism – Business Administration – Engineering – Import-Export – Hospitality – Tourism – Design – Medicine – Graphic Arts – Advertising – PR – Internacional Relations – Humanitarian Organizations in Brussels or Spain , among many more.

Our method is to hand pick the firm and pitch you to them according to your qualifications and language level. We negotiate an unpaid training post for 4 hours a day, 5 days a week. If longer dedication is required a small scholarship is requested from the company. Often there are perks offered such as transport passes, clothing, meal tickets, etc. These are unpromised.

In non-profit organizations the internships have a two-fold objective: to satisfy your social conscience while you also gain professionally. So that you can benefit from an international on-the-job experience while you volunteer, the posts in non-profit organizations are not usually at the grass roots level but in the administrative divisions. For example, we can place journalism majors in the Press Department of a humanitarian organization to fuse the linguistic, career and volunteer needs of that candidate. Read about the other reasons one pays for a volunteer position in an association or organization here.

The Marketing internships are in a wide span of companies dealing areas as diverse as human resources, logistics, advertising, journalism, EFL graphic arts, public relations, teaching, consulting, finance, etc.

 

Internship Program: Terms & Fees

Pay 2009 prices for 2010! All our internship programs will maintain the same great prices as in 2009.

Included Program Features

 Prices

Madrid & Seville:

Madrid workshop / intern programs (Physical Therapy, Health Sciences, Cuisine Arts, BA seminars):

Barcelona, Brussels, Italy & all other locations:

Seville Credit Program:

A non-refundable deposit of 300 Euros is payable by credit card online here with a minimum of 8 weeks before your desired commencement date. Last minute placements can be made for a 100 euros rush fee.
Other payment methods are by international bank transfer or Western Union.
The application fee is due before BEST begins to work on and process your documentation. This amount will later be deducted from your final bill.

Payment in Euros. Dollar amounts will fluctuate with the exchange rate.

 

Internship Program: Applying

To apply you must have:

Easy steps to follow:

  1. Fill in the application form online.
  2. Collect the necessary documentation:
    • a copy of your passport.
    • a passport photo.
    • Resume and cover letter to the company in English and in Spanish, French or Italian (depending on your country of choice.) If you would like help we have selected a few resume samples and cover letter samples in pdf. files.
    Note: We will translate your English resume and cover letter for 30 Euros/page. Send us the documents by email and we will return them to you by email.
  3. Send the documents by Email attachment in Word and jpg files to our main offices in Madrid with the deductible registration fee of 300 Euros. Easy and safe online payment is possible by credit card. Otherwise, see payment methods here.
  4. Set up a time for an telephone interview. (optional)
  5. You will receive confirmation on your language classes and information on your internship in a host company.
  6. You will receive confirmation on your accommodation.
  7. Make final payment of BEST fee and arrange flight for weekend previous to beginning of language course. (Courses start most Mondays throughout the year).
  8. Arrival and transfer from the airport to your accommodation.

 

Internship Program: Application Form

This application will guide BEST in matching your skills and interests with the needs of internship sites. The more specific you are and the higher your language level in Spanish or French, the better your chances of getting your desired internship. We will make every effort to accommodate you, but we cannot 100% guarantee that any particular internship will be available.

(NOTE: Please attach current Resume with cover letter in Spanish or French (if possible) stating your learning objectives, a recent Photo and a copy of your Passport.)

Which program are you applying for?
Madrid Brussels Other 

E-Mail:

Today's Date:

Desired start date of internship program:

Name:

Surname:

Address:

City:

State:

Postal Code:

Country:

Home telephone number:

Cellular:

Fax:

Passport (Nº) and country:

Birth Date:

Nationality: 

High School/Year Graduated:

University/Year Graduated:

How did you hear about BEST's Intern Program?

Names, addresses and phone numbers of your parents
and one other contact in case of emergency:

Have you traveled or studied abroad previously?
Yes No

Where and for how long?

Do you have health insurance?
Yes No

Which?

Previous work experience:

Internship Language proficiency level?
Low Intermediate Advanced

Do you speak any other lanuages & at what level?

Do you smoke?
Yes No

Do you have any allergies?
Yes No   if so, please explain below:

Special diet requirements?
Yes No   if so, please explain below:

Preferred internship field:

What are your career plans?

Length of Internship?
2 months
3 months 

Lodging Option? 

lodging in a shared apartment for 2 months (A month's deposit will be requested upon your entry into the shared apartments.)

lodging in a shared apartment for 3 months (A month's deposit will be requested upon your entry into the shared apartments.)

I do not wish to apply for the lodging

How does this internship fit into your career plans?

What are your goals and expectations for your internship?

Do you agree to the Terms and Fees of this program?
Yes No

Do you understand that you are responsible
for your transportation and your personal expenses?
Yes No

Do you understand that all fees are due before the commencement of the program and that there is a 100 Euro late charge for payment after arrival?
Yes No

  
Personal, Academic and Work References:

 

Name:

Phone:

Email:

Relationship to you:

Length of Relationship:

Name:

Phone:

Email:

Relationship to you:

Length of Relationship:

I, represent that all of the above information is true and is given to induce my placement as an Intern in the BEST´s Intern Program.

I authorize BEST to make such investigations as necessary, including contacting the above references. I have read the terms and conditions stated above and agree to all of these terms and conditions
Yes No

Date:

Have you sent the passport photo and a copy of your passport?
Yes No