TEFL Institute of Ireland

Teach English In Germany

Spend Summer Abroad

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


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.

Group Size:50
Current Availability:0

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

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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.

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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The TEFL Institute of Ireland stands out as the only Irish TEFL provider, offering strong, internationally recognised accreditation and a commitment to high-quality education. Our courses are accredited by reputable awarding bodies, including Ofqual-regulated qualifications. This ensures our students graduate with a well-respected, high-standard certification that is widely accepted by employers worldwide. We also place a strong emphasis on learner support and ethical teaching practices, providing guidance before, during, and after the course to ensure every student is fully prepared for a successful teaching career.

Yes — The TEFL Institute of Ireland is a certified and accredited TEFL provider. Its courses are recognised and approved by reputable external bodies, including Highfield Qualifications, which is regulated by Ofqual (the UK government’s Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation) — meaning the Level 5 TEFL qualification meets regulated standards.