The aim of the Paid Internship is, precisely, to contribute to cover your expenses from the moment you initiate the Internship, giving you also the opportunity to receive the proportional payment for the days worked (if you start the program after the 10th day of the month).

We are in charge of providing you the pocket money every month. You will receive the money in cash, at the exchange rate in the local currency and you will have to sign the corresponding receipt.

In some rare instances the Internship placement or the Host Organization’s workplace culture may not meet your needs. If this is the case it is important that you speak to our local mentor and the company tutor to document your concerns. Our local mentor will act to ensure that your Internship placement work or workplace environment better responds to your needs. However, in some cases it will not be possible for the Organization to meet your requirements. If this is the case, by mutual agreement, your Internship would be terminated. COINED would be under no obligation to find you an alternative Internship but is responsible to evaluate the particular case and act in consequence.

We look for University and College students who are curious about the world, enjoy new challenges, and have a good academic background. Priority is given to those who demonstrate open mindedness, flexibility, and understand the meaning of “Team Work”. Students who have not decided a course of study yet but who want to have some previous working experience before making up their minds can also apply.

To start the process, it is essential that you send us your CV and a Letter of Intent in Word format, together with the Program Application Form and Terms and Conditions signed. You should preferably complete it in Spanish. Also, you should provide a copy of your medical insurance and comply with all the formal and legal requirements of the Program.

To begin your Internship you must have at least an intermediate level of Spanish. This is a very crucial barrier some students face. Not knowing the language prevents you from performing many activities, and this is why it is important to have an intermediate to advanced level of Spanish. Keep in mind that the more Spanish you know, the more responsibilities you will be given and in turn, you will learn more.

Once you are accepted in our Internships Program you will receive a placement proposal according to your academic needs and your professional profile. That proposal is subject to the Host Organization’s confirmation, based on availability at the moment you apply, as well as on the information you submit in the Internship Application Package. If the placement you chose has been already assigned, you will be presented with an Internship placement option of similar characteristics.

Many students embark on an Internship during their junior year at university, but it ultimately depends on you to judge when is the best time to pursue an Internship. Positions are available all year round. Still, you should bear in mind the holiday calendar of each location, since there is little activity.

You can do your Internship in one of our Host Organizations from the public and private sector. When you decide to apply for an Internship, you need to select three areas of interest from the online list available at our website. Then, in order to have more specific knowledge about what you want to do, you can choose three sub-areas. Once we evaluate your profile, you will receive a proposal according to your preferences and interests.

We offer Paid and Non-Paid Internships, either Standard or Customized. Paid Internships are the ideal option if you want to get a valuable experience into the working world and receive a cash incentive. The pocket money offered is usually less than the one you would make if you worked in a standard job, but it is enough to live on. Non-Paid Internships focus on international non-formal education and on acquiring experience in a real working environment. For Standard Internships you can make a selection from the list of areas and sub-areas available online. For Customized Internships we look for a position that fits your needs and expectations.