Wellington College Education
Internships in China, India & Thailand
The Internship Package
• Internships start in either August or January and last for 3 months.
• Accommodation will be provided free of charge by the host school.
• The package includes return flights to the UK.
• Medical insurance will be at the same level as teachers in the host school.
• Lunch is provided free of charge each weekday.
• A bursary will be provided by TWC to cover your basic living costs and travel.
• You will be expected to pay for your own visas but will be helped in the process and an invitation letter will be sent to you by the host school.
Application Details:
If you are interested, send your CV, headshot and a covering letter to David Wilson at dw@wellingtoncollege.org.uk by Monday 5th January 2026.
Interviews will take place in the Lent term.
Application Process
September–December
During the Michaelmas term of Upper Sixth, you will attend a presentation explaining the Internship programme. This includes a video featuring previous Interns, detailing their activities and sharing their reasons for applying. You are then required to write a letter of application stating why you wish to participate in the Internship. If you plan to take a gap year, include your plans for the rest of the year. Be sure to mention any relevant experience, such as working with children, coaching sports, creative or artistic abilities, IT skills, or positions of responsibility held at College.
January
Submit your application by Monday 5th January deadline. Wellington College International will review all submissions and create a shortlist of candidates for interview.
February
Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed both in the UK and online via Teams with staff from Wellington College International schools.
March
Successful applicants will be notified and offered internship places. Once you have been offered a position, you must accept in writing and your details will be passed to the school.
May–June
The HR departments of the host schools will contact successful candidates, providing an invitation letter and advice on travel and applying for a visa if needed for India, China or Thailand.
Wellington College International Pune
Leading
Educational Excellence in India
Wellington College International Pune (WCIP) marked its official opening in September 2023 as the first campus established in India. The students range from the age of two up to Sixth Form, and the staff are dedicated to nurturing intellectual growth and a lifelong love of learning in a vibrant, forward-thinking community.
Reflecting its ongoing expansion, WCIP has recently opened its Sixth Form and now proudly offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP), alongside the established IGCSE curriculum preparing them for global university admission and future leadership.
As a member of COBIS (the Council of British International Schools), WCIP benefits from affiliation with an elite network of British schools overseas, ensuring the highest standards of educational practice, safeguarding, and student wellbeing.
Life at WCIP is uniquely enriched by its Pune location, offering students and staff daily encounters with India’s rich heritage and cultural diversity. The school’s ethos actively encourages engagement with the local community, fostering openmindedness, adaptability, and a genuine sense of global citizenship.
WCIP will introduce boarding options in the future, further cultivating a sense of community and independence. Its distinctive house system, modelled after Wellington College UK, will help create strong cross-age bonds, leadership opportunities, and a supportive atmosphere where every student feels included.
Wellington College International Bangkok
An Outstanding Learning Environment
Wellington College International Bangkok, which opened in August 2018, is a leading co-educational day school serving students aged 2 to 18 years. It currently offers education from Pre-Nursery through Year 12 with the IGCSE curriculum and ‘A’ Level programme. The school opened its first Sixth Form in August 2024, and classes are held in the modern Skylight building. The new Crowthorne building opened in August 2025 with state-of-the-art Design & Technology studios and a black box theatre for drama and performing arts.
The campus is set on beautifully manicured, expansive twenty acres adjacent to the pristine fairways and greens of the Unico Grande Golf Club. It boasts extensive world-class sports facilities such as an Olympic-size swimming pool, a 25-metre pool, a 400-metre running track, indoor specialist areas for basketball, golf, dance, and gymnastics, as well as beautifully maintained grass pitches and artificial surfaces. The school also features a 600-seat theatre, which hosts large-scale theatrical productions and musical performances.
Located in the Saphan Sung District, Wellington College International Bangkok enjoys a convenient position between Bangkok’s international airport and the city centre, offering accessibility and a wonderful learning environment.
The school is deeply committed to nurturing each student’s potential underpinned by Wellington’s 5Is ethos—Inspired, Individual, Inclusive, Intellectual, and Independent. This philosophy is reflected in every aspect of school life, from academically rigorous lessons to vibrant co-curricular activities.
Students belong to one of eight houses—Lynedoch, Picton, Anglesey, Talbot, Hill, Murray, Orange, and Hopetoun—that foster community spirit and healthy competition through inter-house sports and a wide variety of co-curricular programmes.
Wellington College International Bangkok places a strong emphasis on music, drama, and sport, aiming to develop well-rounded young people with talents and interests beyond academics. The school offers comprehensive support for university applications worldwide and an enriching Sixth Form experience, including extended projects, global citizenship, sport, and wellbeing activities.
Wellington College Education (China)
Wellington College International Hangzhou
Hiba Academy Hangzhou
Hiba Academy Nantong
Wellington College International Hangzhou provides a British curriculum education for students aged 2 to 18 in a world-class modern campus. Established in 2018, it offers a curriculum focused on academic excellence, exceptional pastoral care, and broad co-curricular activities. The primary and senior schools prepare students for IGCSEs and Sixth Form qualifications such as A levels, with strong university guidance resulting in offers to top global institutions.
Hiba Academy Hangzhou is a leading bilingual school offering a unique blend of British and Chinese education for students aged 2 to 18. The school spans Nursery, Primary, and Senior levels, delivering a British curriculum that integrates with Chinese educational principles. Senior students prepare for IGCSE qualifications, followed by Sixth Form studies that include A Levels.
These two schools occupy the same campus.
Hiba Academy Nantong is Wellington College Education’s flagship bilingual boarding school in China, located just 70 km from Shanghai. It offers a rigorous British A Level curriculum combined with authentic Chinese cultural immersion for students aged 3 to 18. The school provides a world-class, supportive environment with outstanding facilities including spacious boarding accommodations, modern classrooms, science labs, sports complexes, and art studios.
Frequently Asked Questions
When do Internships take place?
Internships start in either August or January and last for 3 months. Specify in your application which dates you are available.
What would my day look like?
It could be:
• Acting as a teaching assistant in either the senior or junior school.
• Assisting in coaching on of the many sports or activities on offer.
• Working with databases in the administrative office
• Producing school magazines, videos and displays
• Setup and run assemblies
• Support the many school trips within and outside of the country
Will I be paid?
These are unpaid internships, but you will receive a bursary of up to £3k to cover:
• Visa
• Travel
• Food
• Additional living costs
Will I need to arrange medical insurance?
You will be covered by the College’s medical insurance, which includes the same level of care that full-time members of staff receive so no private medical insurance will be needed.
Where will I live?
Depending on which school you are attached to, you may live either in the boarding houses or apartments close to the school.
Can I apply to a particular school?
You should apply for an internship with Wellington College International. Your skills and each school’s needs will be matched so that a best fit can be found. Clearly if you have a particular skill set or are fluent in another language you might be best in one particular setting.
Who organises my flights?
Each school has a main contact person (often a teacher at the school) and also a human resources (HR) department that will help with logistics and flights. Either the school will book them for you on the agreed dates or you will be reimbursed by the school. It is important that you speak with the HR department in the school.
Who organises my visa?
You will be provided with a letter of invitation and guidance on how to apply for a tourist visa. It is your responsibility to make an appointment with the Embassy and fill in the paperwork. This should be done up to two months before you travel.
During the holidays will I be able to go travelling?
Yes. In the past interns have travelled to Korea, Japan or Hong Kong during the school holidays or have been invited on some of the school trips that take place in the holidays.