High School Work Experience Programs Abroad
What better way to spend your teenage summers than seeing the world and making some cash-monay? It’s time to graduate from that lemonade stand and travel with a purpose. Working internationally is a huge resume booster, especially if you do it before you start college (#motivated). It shows that you’re willing to escape the, well, comforts of your comfort zone, and challenge yourself. Working abroad is where adventures meet paychecks. While most high school jobs abroad are for teens ages 18 and over, you can still gain international experience from things like internships or volunteer jobs!

51 Work Experience Programs for High School Students

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Costa Rica: Healthcare Education & Medical Outreach
Expand your knowledge and experience in the field of medicine in ...

GoEco - Top Volunteer Organization
GoEco - Top Rated & Award Winning Volunteer Programs Abroad
GoEco is one of the world’s top volunteer organizations, with awa...
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International Medical Aid (IMA)
Global Health & Pre-Medicine Internships Abroad | IMA
IMA offers an opportunity to enhance your medical and healthcare ...
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Go Abroad China Ltd.
High School Language Exchange Program
Discover China Through Language & CultureFounded in 2003, Go Abro...

Global Leadership Adventures
GLA Costa Rica Internship: Environmental Stewardship
Gain valuable experience and career guidance as you live and work...

Projects Abroad
Medical Internship with Projects Abroad
Doing your medical and healthcare internship abroad with Projects...
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ARCC Programs
Ecuador & Galápagos: Animals of the Amazon
Embark on a transformative 19-day service-learning program in Ecu...
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Asia Hope Camp Organization
NGO Operating K-Pop Entertainment & Korean Languge School
Live together with K-pop Trainees Waiting for Their Debut! Asia ...

Language Vacation
Spanish Summer Immersion for Teenagers in San Sebastian
Learn Spanish in this coastal city with breathtaking scenery, bea...
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EHL Hospitality Business School
EHL Pre-university Courses - Summer Camps
Join other students for a transformative experience and open your...

The Experiment in International Living
The Experiment: Ghana Internship: Contemporary Art & Culture
Your Experiment program starts in Accra, the capital of Ghana, a ...

St. Miracle Works Educational Foundation
High School Volunteer Abroad Program
Are you a high school student, teacher, or team leader looking fo...

Volunteering Journeys
Sports Volunteering in India: Football Coaching
Sports coaching involves developing and nurturing the talent and ...

Our Generation Voluntary Organisation
International Health Internship
Our Generation Voluntary Organisation offers a unique four-week i...

GPSA for Health
Medical Experience in Guatemala for High School Students
Participants in our programs deliver hands-on healthcare and heal...
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As you check out work programs for teenagers abroad, you’ll have peace of mind knowing that providers make safety a priority. Meaning, they will place you in a safe work environment and will support you the whole way.
Spain is a popular summer work destination because it offers so much more than just Spanish practice. Aside from earning money, you can see a flamenco performance (or join in if you’re brave enough to dance), go hiking, peruse Picasso paintings at the Prado museum, and learn Catalan, one of several regional dialects.
Kenya is a great option if you are under 18 and looking for volunteer work opportunities. This is country of stark contrasts. Kenya has a whopping 19 national parks and reserves boasting lions, zebras, and pygmy hippos.
China is a country that over a billion people call home. With so many people, you can bet there are countless options for work and play. It’s not only an economic powerhouse, but a cultural wonder as well. Head to Beijing for its job market as well as the fact that it is a popular jumping off point for exploring the Great Wall of China.
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