Why intern with Isla?
Professional Guidance and Support When you choose to intern abroad with Isla, we arrange everything during the life cycle of your internship: before, during, and after your experience!
Quality and Meaningful Placements We place you with our leading partner organizations and social enterprises who have been vetted by Isla global development professionals.
Customized Internship We customize your internship according to your interests, skill set, academic requirements, and career goals.
Professional Global Networks We introduce you to local and international professionals to build your understanding of global development and to help you build your professional global networks.
Internship Program Fees
1. Application fee
An Application Fee of $90 upon submission of your Isla application.
2. Program Deposit and Fee
When you receive your internship offer and contract, a confirmation deposit fee of $500 USD is required to secure your internship placement.
Please note that Isla Internships Abroad is a small organization that invests significant time in building customized internships for our participants. We pride ourselves on doing this while keeping our prices below our competitors and offering a unique, holistic approach to international programs and internships.
3. Remaining Program Fee
The balance of your program fee, minus your deposit, is due 45 days before your internship start date.
What is included?
Our support services go above and beyond the lifecycle of your internship experience, including:
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Pre-departure preparations (guide, language modules, packing list, cultural guidance, etc.)
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Quality internship placement with a customized scope of work
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Airport pick-up
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In-country orientation & city tour
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Welcome & farewell lunch/dinner
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Housing (with internet and your own bedroom)
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Travel, medical, and emergency evacuation insurance
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24/7 support from Isla team
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Local SIM card (optional)
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Bus pass (optional)
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Language classes (optional)
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Cultural/social activities (as available)
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Support in organizing and planning travel
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Mentorship from local professionals
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Bi-weekly internship and cultural experience reflection sessions
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Certificate of completion and letter of reference/recommendation
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Continued mentorship post completion of internship (according to field of interest)
*Please note that what is included varies according to site location. For more information, visit our location page or ask us!
Program Fees Per Number of Weeks
**Costs may vary depending on your choice of accommodation (shared vs solo), time of year that you are completing your internship, as well as local currency exchange rates.
Period of Internship | Kosovo | Bulgaria | Spain | Other Isla Locations |
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8-9 weeks | $4,160 | $4,920 | $5,340 | $4,850 |
10 weeks | $4,310 | $5,070 | $5,660 | $5,000 |
11 weeks | $4,460 | $5,230 | $5,770 | $5,150 |
12 weeks | $5,060 | $5,830 | $5,980 | $5,300 |
16 weeks | $5,670 | $6,430 | $6,300 | $5,900 |
20 weeks | $6,260 | $7,030 | $8,230 | $6,500 |
24 weeks | $6,860 | $7,330 | $8,600 | $7,100 |
26 weeks | $7,160 | $7,530 | $9,240 | $7,400 |