Kokkulan Kaupunki
(Kokkola Board of Education)
Kokkola, Finland
Finland-001
Internship Description
About the Organization:The Kokkola school district has several schools where interns may be placed:
The English Kindergarten teaches ages 4-7, Hollihaka School covers elementary and middle school education for 7-12 year olds and Lansipuisto School, an upper comprehensive school for 13-16 year olds. Most local schools operate in a trilingual Finnish/Swedish/English environment and offer English language immersion programs. Intern may also request to teach older students at the Polytechnic School (Business, Nursing, vocational training).
Local Activities:
Job Description:
Interns will work primarily in a language oriented upper comprehensive school. Students are age 13-16 and have been in an English language immersion program since elementary school. The intern's assignment may include assisting and teaching in any of the following subjects: cooking, art, technical and textile, sports, geography, biology, and math. Additionally, the intern will assist in English lessons and helping teachers develop appropriate lessons and seek out materials. Interns will study local procedures and language learning techniques and will later be responsible for teaching complete themes, possibly related to their native culture. Previous interns have organized and lead English conversation clubs in addition to their teaching load.
Additional Information:
Click here to see a picture of the English Kindergarten, the Hollihaka School, the Sarkinnen house and the host family.
Click here to read an internship report (1997)
Click here to read an article by an intern (2002).
Start Date:
Kokkola's fall term begins in August and ends in December. Spring term begins in January and concludes at the end of May. Internship start/end dates are flexible within this academic calendar, but applicants must plan to teach a minimum of 10 weeks.
Duration:
3 months
Number of Positions:
1 per year
Intern Qualifications
Academic Background:Education / Pre-Education
Skills/Experience:
Kokkola is looking particularly for an intern to work with 13-16 year olds. Candidates should be in the final stages of their studies and have a special interest in language learning.
Language Requirement:
Native English speaker. No Finnish is required.
Other Requirements:
Open-mind and interest in working in a variety of areas of art.
Internship Costs
Program Fees:The program fee includes tuition, internship site development and placement, pre-departure orientation, international health insurance, internship monitoring and follow-up.
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Note: The program fee does not include airfare, housing, living expenses or any other estimated costs noted below.
Note:
Any financial or in-kind support provided by the host organization is explicitly indicated.
Compensation:
Free homestay and free lunches at the school. One time contribution toward international travel expense (approximately $720).
Accommodation:
Homestay arranged by the school district at no cost to the intern.
International Travel:
Estimate: $ 1,400. City of Kokkola and parent association provides 600 Euros (approximately $720).
Cost of Living:
Approx. $ 500 a month, not covered by employer.
Budget Note:
Applicants should use these estimates for preliminary budgeting purposes.
IE3 will issue an official budget after acceptance by the host organization.
Application Information
Academic Credit:
Up to 12 credits available as per arrangement with supervising department.
Application Materials:
IE3 is a program of the Oregon University System.
Students from participating
partner universities are also eligible to apply.
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information and select your school from the list.