Andégo Internships Abroad
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- GYA Accredited Since: Unaccredited by the GYA. Please see the Standards for more information.
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Yes - Mission Statement:
Andégo Internships Abroad's belief and mission is that immersive intercultural experiences promote cross-cultural understanding, create ever-lasting friendships, and open innumerable opportunities. These opportunities lead to growth in global understanding which we believe to be essential not only for individuals, but to create a more harmonious inter-dependent world.
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Typical Itinerary
Gap Year Language Teaching Assistants spend their weekdays assisting the language department of their host school. Whether in primary, middle, or high schools, interns will move from circulating the classroom to help students with comprehension, pronunciation, and communication to preparing cultural presentations, projects, and activities that are age appropriate. Language Assistants may be asked to chaperone school trips to nearby locations and/or countries.
Room and board in a local host family are included in the program fee & interns receive a monthly stipend of $450-$550.
During the evening, on weekends and during school breaks interns can explore their host city, travel, spend time with their host family, and participate in community activities. Language assistants can take classes at their host school or a nearby high school and may be able to audit classes at a nearby university.
Language Homestay participants (2-12 weeks) agree to teach English in a local French host family for 15 hours/week in exchange for room, board, and cultural immersion. During free time, participants are free to explore and get involved in the local community.
Program Outcomes
- French language
- Academic Credit
- Leadership
- Confidence
- Teamwork
- Independence
- Teaching English as a World Language
- Tolerance
- Perspective
- Lifelong relationships
Linguistic immersion, intercultural connections, & professional experience, you can have them all!
As a part of your school community, you will work in a team as you learn to engage & motivate young people to communicate and grow in English.
Immerse yourself in the French language and culture in your host family. Anchor your language skills while you gain new perspectives on the world and your place in it.
During weekends and school holidays, explore France and surrounding countries! Whether with your host family, other Andégo interns, or all of the amazing people you will meet abroad, you will create unforgettable and invaluable memories during your Gap Year with Andégo!
Program Details
- Program Starts: Fall
- Program Duration: Yearlong
- Typical Program Cost: $7,475
- Program Financial Aid: Yes
- Other Financial Aid Details:
During the program, interns receive a $450-$550 monthly stipend as well as room & board either at the school or in a local volunteer host family.
Andégo offers needs-based financial aid to participants ranging from $500-$2500. These awards are distributed based on demonstrated financial need and commitment to community.
529 College Savings Funds can be used for the program fee.
Earn up to 12 300-level French credits through Portland State University
Staff Training and Certification
Andégo's staff are or have been French teachers in public education for over a decade and have extensive training and knowledge in language education. We are constantly learning and growing to continue to better support our participants. Having lived and taught in the US and abroad has led us to want to extend opportunities for others to experience other cultures and anchor language skills for the foreseeable future.
Our French partners have been in the field of immersive educational exchanges for over 40 years! They have an extensive network of volunteers and allow us to work with some of the best schools in France.
Together we create a team of support around you. From Andégo in the US, to our partners in France and their local volunteers, your host school's principal, supervising teacher, other language teachers, your host family, and other Andégo interns, you'll have a tremendous amount of support as you grow over the course of the year.