Vacancies
Why join the German School Nairobi?
The German School Nairobi is more than just a place to work. It is a vibrant, international school community where learning, collaboration and mutual respect are at the heart of everyday life.
You will work in an open and supportive environment that encourages initiative, professional growth and new perspectives. Our green campus, dedicated colleagues and diverse student body create a unique setting for meaningful educational work.
We combine high academic standards with a strong sense of community and value teamwork, responsibility and intercultural exchange. Joining our school means becoming part of a community and actively shaping school life.
Internships
Internships in Primary School and Secondary School
An internship at the German School Nairobi offers you the chance to put what you are learning in your studies into practice while experiencing everyday life at a German international school. Alongside your work in the classroom, there is also time to explore Kenya in your free time.
Requirements
Applications are open to students with a pedagogical background, usually from the third semester onwards or with a comparable level of training. Applying earlier is not recommended, as prior knowledge is required.
Interns take part in at least 23 teaching hours per week. How many of these hours you teach independently is agreed individually with the subject teacher. 23 Unterrichtsstunden pro Woche am Unterricht teil. Wie viele Stunden davon eigenständig unterrichtet werden, wird individuell mit der jeweiligen Fachlehrkraft abgesprochen.
Fluent German skills and very good English skills are required.
Duration and periods
Most internships last around three to six monthsPlacements usually take place during the following periods:
- Mid August to end of January
- Early February to mid July
Allocation of internship places
Per period, the school usually offers
two internship places in the Primary School
two internship places in the Secondary School
Students of social work, social pedagogy, or administration are also welcome to apply.
General conditions
The internship is unpaid. The school can offer organisational support but no financial assistance.
Free accommodation in the intern house on the school campus may be available, including for Kenyan interns.
The internship is not part of a formal training programme. At the end of the internship, we issue a certificate confirming the duration and activities.
Application
Please include the following documents with your application:
- CV in table form with a photo
- Motivation letter stating your degree programme, subjects, and preferred period
- Proof of enrolment
- Proof of your current stage of studies, for example from the third semester onwards or comparable
- Copy of your ID card or passport
Please send all documents as PDF files and keep the total file size under 2 MB.
Send your complete application by email to:
praktikumsbetreuung@germanschool.co.ke
Practical information
Successful applicants organise their own travel preparations. This includes adequate health, accident, and liability insurance for the stay abroad, as well as timely health precautions and recommended vaccinations.
Contact
If you have any questions about the internship, the internship coordination team will be happy to help.
Kindergarten Internship at the German School Nairobi
An internship in the Kindergarten at the Deutsche Schule Nairobi offers the opportunity to gain valuable insight into the work of a German international school and to build practical experience in an international setting.
Requirements
Applicants should be enrolled in a pedagogical training programme, for example training as an early childhood educator, or already have relevant prior experience in the field of education. Very good German skills and good English skills are required.
General conditions
The internship is unpaid. The school can provide organisational support, for example guidance to help you settle in, but no financial assistance. Support with accommodation or living expenses is not possible.
The internship is not part of a formal training programme. After completion, the Deutsche Schule Nairobi issues a certificate confirming the duration and activities of the internship.
What you can expect from the internship
- Insights into all areas of Kindergarten work at a German international school
- Guidance and support from experienced early childhood educators
- Active involvement in an open, committed, and international team
- Intercultural experiences and insights into Kenyan culture and everyday life
- Work in a modern school environment on a spacious, green campus
- Firsthand experience of a German international school awarded the quality seal of an Excellent German School Abroad
Practical information
Interns are responsible for organising their own travel arrangements, entry formalities, and adequate health, accident, and liability insurance for their stay abroad. It is recommended to inform yourself early about health precautions and recommended vaccinations.
Ansprechpartnerin
If you have any questions about the Kindergarten internship, please contact the Head of Kindergarten at headofkindergarten@germanschool.co.ke