Working Abroad

InterExchange offers U.S. citizens the opportunity to embark on the adventure of a lifetime – in 11 countries around the world! Become an au pair, teach English, or hone your Spanish skills in a totally immersive learning environment – whatever you choose, InterExchange offers the expertise and support you need to learn about the world through actually experiencing it.

Australia
Canada
Costa Rica
France
Guatemala
Italy
Netherlands
New Zealand
Peru
Spain
USA

Au Pair in Australia

Join a friendly Aussie host family and experience life Down Under!

The InterExchange Au Pair Australia program connects you with a welcoming host family for six months in sunny Australia! You will provide a set number of child care hours and, in return, your host family will provide a private room, meals, and a weekly stipend.

Accepting applications for 2022 start dates

Spend Up to a Year Experiencing Australia

Work, travel and make friends during the adventure of a lifetime in Australia!

This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to travel Australia open-endedly for up to a year (with the possibility to extend). You’ll be able to pick up short term jobs to fund your travels and potentially put some money away depending on your lifestyle. Ideal for independent adventure-seekers who want some support in the background!

Accepting applications for 2022 start dates

Spend Up to a Year Experiencing the Australian Outback

Experience the Australian Outback, get paid, and build your resume!

If you want to explore the rugged parts of Australia and don't mind getting your hands dirty, this is the program for you. After a one-week training you'll be matched with an employer for work on a ranch or farm. Perfect for those with a trade skill or agricultural work experience. Start any time of year!

Accepting applications for 2022 start dates

Spend Up to a Year Experiencing Canada

Explore the beauty of Canada and fund your trip with short-term jobs!

Enjoy the freedom to work and travel as you please around friendly, big, and beautiful Canada. Make friends from around the world and have the adventure of a lifetime!

Accepting applications - Temporarily, a job offer is required to apply for this program

Experience Canada as a Young Professional

Advance your career with a paid job in Canada!

The Young Professional visa allows U.S. citizens between 18 and 35 to work in their field in Canada for up to one year. You’ll have support throughout the application process and throughout your program.

Accepting applications - A job offer is required to apply for this program

Learn Spanish in Costa Rica

Improve your Spanish at Manuel Antonio beach or in San Jose, Costa Rica!

As a participant in our Spanish Immersion Costa Rica program, you will have the opportunity to improve your language proficiency quickly while exploring a beautiful country and living with a local family in the process. You'll have access to amazing beaches and rainforests, as well as rafting, hiking, and kayaking options!

Accepting applications for all start dates

Sustainable Action Costa Rica

An adventure in sustainable development

The Sustainable Action Costa Rica educational tour is a chance for students and recent grads to have a hands-on, resume-building international adventure. Participants will come away with a better understanding of sustainability issues and related academic and career possibilities, all while making new friends.

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Teach English in Costa Rica

Spend a week or more as a volunteer teacher or tutor in Costa Rica

Help locals improve their English at a community center, school, or similar institution. You’ll have the chance to learn a lot about Costa Rica and improve your Spanish, with some free time to explore the country’s natural beauty!

Accepting applications for all start dates

Au Pair in France

Live with a host family, care for children, and improve your French along the way!

As an au pair in France, you’ll live with a vetted host family, care for your host children for 25 hours per week, and experience France as a local. You’ll receive a stipend, private bedroom, and meals. This intercultural experience is a great way for U.S. citizens to help others, work on language skills, and gain insight into French culture.

Accepting applications for fall 2021 and later start dates

Language Homestay France

Live with a host family, teach English, and improve your French!

As a volunteer tutor you’ll live with a welcoming host family, teach your host children English for 15 hours per week, and experience France as a local. This intercultural experience is a great way to help others, work on your French, and gain insight into French culture.

Accepting applications for fall 2021 and later start dates

Learn Spanish in Guatemala

Improve your Spanish in La Antigua, Guatemala

Living in Guatemala, you will have the opportunity to improve your language proficiency in leaps and bounds! You'll live with a host family in quaint La Antigua, and you'll get the chance to hike, surf, and explore!

Accepting applications for all start dates

Language Homestay Italy

Live with a host family, teach English, and improve your Italian!

As a volunteer tutor you’ll live with a welcoming host family, teach your host children English for 15 hours per week, and experience Italy as a local. This intercultural experience is a great way to help others, work on your Italian, and gain insight into Italian culture.

Accepting applications for fall 2021 and later start dates

Volunteer at an English Camp in Italy

Explore Italy and help Italian youth become conversational English speakers.

Have a blast helping Italian youth develop their conversational English! As a volunteer English Summer Camp Counselor you'll lead English games and activities throughout weekday mornings, honing your leadership and cross-cultural communication skills. Afternoons and weekends are free to relax and explore Italy with fellow counselors!

Accepting applications for summer 2022

Au Pair in the Netherlands

Live with a host family, care for children, and experience the Netherlands!

As an au pair in the Netherlands, you’ll live with a vetted host family for 11-12 months, care for your host children for 30 hours per week, and experience the Netherlands as a local. You’ll receive a stipend, private bedroom, and meals. This intercultural experience is a great way for U.S. citizens to help others and gain insight into Dutch culture.

Accepting applications for fall 2021 and later start dates

Au Pair in New Zealand

Experience friendly Kiwi culture and live with an amazing host family!

As a participant on the InterExchange Au Pair New Zealand program, you will provide child care for a welcoming host family, who will provide a private room, meals, and a weekly stipend. The program will support you with pre-departure guidance, orientation in Auckland, introductions to other au pairs, support materials, access to social activities and a lot more!

Accepting applications for 2022 start dates

Spend up to a year experiencing New Zealand

Work, travel and make friends during the adventure of a lifetime in New Zealand!

The InterExchange Work & Travel New Zealand program is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to travel New Zealand open-endedly for up to a year. Your visa will allow you to take on short-term jobs to fund your travels. This is ideal for independent adventure-seekers looking to pick up jobs in an office, restaurant, or in the great outdoors!

Accepting wait-list sign-ups for 2022

Learn Spanish in Peru

Explore Cusco and beyond while improving your Spanish proficiency!

Living and learning in Cusco, Peru, provides you with the opportunity to improve your language proficiency in leaps and bounds. You'll become a member of your Spanish-speaking host family members while enjoying home cooked meals!

Accepting applications for all start dates

Au Pair in Spain

Live with a host family, care for children, and experience Spain!

As an au pair in Spain, you’ll live with a vetted host family for 2 to 3 months, care for your host children for up to 30 hours per week, and experience Spain as a local. You’ll receive a stipend, private bedroom, and meals. This intercultural experience is a great way for U.S. citizens to help others, work on your Spanish, and gain insight into Spanish culture.

Accepting applications for all start dates

Language Homestay Spain

Live with a host family, teach English, and improve your Spanish!

As a volunteer tutor you’ll live with a welcoming host family, teach your host children English for 15 hours per week, and experience Spain as a local. This intercultural experience is a great way to help others, work on your Spanish, and gain insight into Spanish culture.

Accepting applications for all start dates

American Summer Exchange

Experience a summer exchange program, right here in America

Build valuable workforce skills, and explore new corners of your own country with this summer-long experiential work and travel program. Explore a new and beautiful part of your own country, live and work alongside international college students, and make new friends from around the world!

Accepting applications for summer 2021 start dates

Foundation

The InterExchange Foundation provides fellowships to young Americans who wish to participate in meaningful projects abroad and to share their experiences with local communities in the U.S. with the mission to further international understanding and promote cultural awareness.

Christianson Fellowship

Online TEFL Certification

Open the door to thousands of teaching jobs across the globe with this internationally recognized, 170-hour Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) Certification. The course emulates a live experience and will give you the tools and confidence to effectively teach English abroad!