Internship Programs in Palestine 2025/2026: The Excellence Center in Palestine is excited to offer a range of enriching internship programs for the 2025/2026 academic year, allowing international participants to gain valuable experience while contributing to the Palestinian community. These programs offer a unique opportunity to explore various fields, including human rights, education, journalism, media, community development, and more. By participating, interns will be able to immerse themselves in Palestinian culture, engage with local communities, and work on meaningful projects that directly impact the lives of Palestinian children, refugees, and vulnerable groups.

The internships are designed to foster cross-cultural exchange, providing interns with a deeper understanding of Palestinian society while helping to address some of the most pressing challenges facing the region today. Whether you are a student, professional, or retiree, these programs offer diverse opportunities to suit different backgrounds, skills, and interests. Interns can contribute to impactful work and learn valuable skills such as teaching English, working with children, studying Arabic, and gaining insights into Palestinian laws, culture, and politics.

These internships are particularly ideal for individuals looking to make a difference in the West Bank or those interested in gaining experience in the Middle East. Joining an internship in Palestine is an opportunity for personal and professional growth and a chance to be part of a larger movement for social change and community development.

Who Can Join Our Internship Programs in Palestine 2025/2026?

Internship opportunities in Palestine continue to attract growing interest each year, particularly in fields such as education, community development, human rights, and supporting refugees and Palestinian children. Whether you are an experienced intern, a newcomer, part of a group, or even a family, there are meaningful opportunities for people from diverse backgrounds to engage in the West Bank and immerse themselves in Palestinian life and culture.

No matter your age, skills, abilities, or prior experience, we offer internship programs tailored to match your passion and dedication. Join us to make a meaningful difference and positively impact Palestine.

When Can You Join Us, and For How Long?

International participants eager to explore the West Bank and join our internship programs can do so for durations ranging from 1 to 13 weeks at any point during the year. Our programs are available year-round, including during the summer, winter, fall, and spring of 2025/2026. We provide flexible start and end dates to accommodate your schedule and preferences.

Where Are the Internships in Palestine Held?

Our internships in Palestine take place in the city of Hebron, located just 30 km south of Jerusalem. Activities are conducted at the Excellence Center/Engage in Palestine headquarters and the Community Development Activities Center in the Al Fawwar Palestinian refugee camp, situated to the south of Hebron.

Supporting Palestinians and a Local Organization

Participating in the Excellence Center’s internship programs in Palestine allows you to contribute directly to a local Palestinian organization and the wider community. The program provides affordable educational opportunities for Palestinian students, enabling lower-income families to access quality learning resources, including supplementary English language classes. The center also organizes free workshops, seminars, and courses designed to support Palestinian refugees living in Hebron.

Volunteers and interns play a crucial role in improving the well-being of the Palestinian community. Your efforts will help promote growth and understanding while actively supporting education and community development initiatives.

List of Internship Programs in Palestine 2025/2026

We are thrilled to announce that applications are now open for our 7 Internship Programs in Palestine for the 2025/2026 academic year.

These programs provide participants with a unique chance to engage with Palestinian culture, explore social and legal systems, support children and community development initiatives, and make meaningful contributions to the local community. Additionally, interns can immerse themselves in Arabic, gain hands-on professional experience, and expand their knowledge of the region’s rich history and complex dynamics. These internships are designed to leave a lasting impact while offering an unforgettable experience in Hebron and beyond.

Our internship programs in Palestine are perfect for students and individuals seeking summer volunteer and internship opportunities in the West Bank, Palestine, Israel, or the broader Middle East. Below is a list of the internship programs we offer in Palestine:

1. Palestine and Israel Internship

The Internship in Palestine Program offers international participants the chance to immerse themselves in Palestinian culture and daily life and learn about human rights, Palestinian refugee situations, and politics in Hebron, West Bank. The internship program involves participating in a highly respected community development initiative the Excellence Center runs.

To facilitate a deep cultural experience, the Center organizes visits to various institutions, including both Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and governmental organizations, factories, and Palestinian refugee camps in Hebron, West Bank. This firsthand exposure provides an exciting opportunity for interns to gain insight into daily life in Palestine. The program offers a range of internships at the Center to cater to different interests and career goals.

In addition, interns enrolled in the Internship in Palestine program can study either Modern Standard Arabic or Ammiya (spoken Arabic dialects). They can also acquire transferable skills, interact with Palestinian locals, reside with a Palestinian host family, and gain a deeper understanding of the rich Palestinian culture.

The Internship in the West Bank, Palestine, caters to students, graduates, professionals, retirees, and individuals passionate about advocating for human rights and supporting refugees in Palestine. The Excellence Center welcomes people worldwide and strives to foster connections between individuals worldwide and Palestine.

2. Teach English & Study Arabic (1-13 Weeks)

The Teach English and Study Arabic in Palestine Program (TESA) is for all native and non-native English speakers. If you’re an undergraduate, graduate, professional, or retired individual looking for an English teaching opportunity in the West Bank, Israel, the Middle East, or the wider Arabic world, this program is for you. By living in Hebron, Palestine, for the duration of your volunteering at the Excellence Center, you will be able to meet various people, help Palestinian refugees, and teach English to children and community members whilst also studying Levantine Arabic as part of your schedule.

This internship is designed for individuals looking for a unique, short-term English teaching position; one which allows you to be immersed in Palestinian culture, politics, and daily life whilst teaching community members aged 12+ on either a one-on-one basis, in small groups of 2-5, or larger groups of 15-20 in a safe and sustainable way.

As well as for those who have taught English as a foreign language, our program is also an amazing internship for those with no experience teaching English and who want to explore the role in depth. Whether you want to teach in villages and refugee camps in areas such as Jerusalem, Haifa, Jaffa, Tel Aviv, Ramallah, Nablus, Palestine, or Israel in general, this program is ideal, particularly as our students are eager and keen to meet new people, learn conversational English and familiarize themselves with other cultures.

3. Teach English for Palestine Program

Teach English for Palestine Program (for English Teachers) is a teaching internship program designed for graduate English students and certified English teachers (TEFL, TESOL, or CELTA qualified) to share their pedagogical expertise with local inhabitants of Hebron, Palestinian children, youth, and Palestinian refugees in the surrounding area, in the West Bank, Palestine. This teaching English opportunity is perfectly suited for anyone pursuing a career as an English language teacher, interested in Arabic culture, and wanting to travel to the Israel/Palestine area of the Middle East. 

This Program differs from other English Teaching Programs run by the Center, and it offers a teaching opportunity specifically for qualified English teachers. There are many qualified ESL teachers, and this program is an opportunity to teach abroad in the West Bank. As a qualified teacher, we value your expertise, and as such, you will enjoy all the benefits of our other programs: 3 hours a week of Arabic Lessons, accommodation provided by the Center, and cultural tours in the local area, but all for a much-reduced rate of 250 Euro a month. 

This English Language tuition program allows international English teachers to live in Hebron, Palestine, by working through the Excellence Center (EC). A core mission of the Excellence Centre is to provide Palestinian children, youth, and refugees the resources necessary to gain English language proficiency and professional skills, and international English teachers play a crucial role in achieving this goal.

4. Volunteer To Write About Palestine (1-3 Months)

The Volunteer to Write Articles about Palestine Program is designed for participants with a background and interest in journalism, reporting, and recording in various formats and in telling human stories. This program allows and encourages participants to immerse themselves in Palestinian culture, forming connections with the local residents around Hebron.

At the Excellence Center, we welcome people, whatever their views on the situation between Israel and Palestine. We encourage reporting of the Center to be fair and unbiased, to tell the stories of the people who live in Hebron and the work of the Center.

Whereas media coverage of Israel and Palestine focuses on the ongoing conflict and relationship between the parties, writing articles with the EC will allow you to experience and recount the experiences and everyday life of local residents and communities. International communication is important for many Palestinians, who simply want to feel connected to and recognized by the international community.

Connecting with people internationally in a friendly and honest way is a cornerstone of the Excellence Center in Hebron, West Bank. As such, we are constantly seeking people who can write critically and clearly about the many activities occurring at the Center and the experience of living in Hebron and the West Bank, Palestine, as well as about Palestinian refugee life in and around Hebron.

The Writing Article Internship presents various avenues for internationals interested in the Israel/ Palestine region to explore and witness the realities of everyday life in the area. Examples of activities possible to participate in include daily events taking place at the EC, the educational system in Palestine, volunteering in Palestine, studying Arabic, and community events, among many other activities.

5. The Palestinian Culture Internship Program

The Palestinian Culture Internship Program: This program is designed to provide its participants with a first-hand view of Palestinian culture, art, history, and industry. Interns in Palestine can explore the beautiful and historic city of Hebron, take day trips to neighboring cities such as Bethlehem and Jerusalem, and explore other cultural and historical sites.

The immersive internship focuses on how participants can enhance their experience of everyday Palestinian customs, politics, and culture. This program would be ideal for a wide range of participants, whether native English speakers or not, ranging from students to young professionals and retirees,  or anyone interested in Palestinian culture or the politics of the Middle East.

The program would also suit university students interested in an internship program (from 1-13 Weeks) that would be shorter than the typical semester or quarter system. The Excellence Center in Palestine, through its partnership with the Palestinian Education Authority, can also provide academic credits to all participants. 

The Palestinian Culture internship program is an excellent opportunity for those interested in learning Palestinian or Levantine Arabic, as they will be learning the language as part of a fully immersive linguistic experience. By participating in this program, those eager to learn Arabic will have many opportunities to speak the language daily with shopkeepers, restaurant owners, and other members of the Palestinian community right here in Hebron! 

6. Internship with Palestinian Children

Internship with Palestinian Children: This program offers an excellent opportunity for graduate and undergraduate students, professionals, retirees, social workers, and teachers interested in volunteering with Palestinian children. It is also ideal for both native and non-native English speakers who wish to gain experience working with children in Palestine. Those interested in childhood education will especially benefit from this hands-on experience. Interns will fully immerse in Palestinian culture, daily life, politics, the human rights situation, and the educational system, providing a unique and enriching perspective on the region.

Interns in Palestine can join our program for the period of time that best suits them, anything from (1-13 weeks) in duration. They can come at any time of the year as we are flexible regarding starting and ending dates. People of all backgrounds and nationalities are welcome to apply, the only condition being that you must be at least 18 years old to join.

Reviews and Awards

The Excellence Center in Palestine has been honored with several prestigious Community Awards and recognized as the Best Language School and Top Volunteer and Internship Program Provider for 2019, 2021, 2022, and 2023. For more details, please visit our profiles on GoOverseas.com and GoAbroad.com.

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Conclusion

Participating in an internship program at the Excellence Center in Palestine offers an unforgettable experience that combines cultural immersion, meaningful work, and professional development. Interns will have the chance to make a lasting impact on Palestinian communities while learning about the region’s complex history, politics, and social systems. By engaging with local organizations, refugees, and underprivileged communities, you’ll contribute directly to initiatives that empower Palestinians through education, human rights advocacy, and community development.

These internships are designed to support the growth of both the participants and the communities they work with, providing an opportunity to develop transferable skills while creating meaningful change. Our internship programs are open to individuals from all backgrounds and nationalities, ensuring that anyone with a passion for making a positive impact can get involved.

Whether you’re interested in teaching English, working with children, or exploring Palestine’s political and cultural landscape, the Excellence Center offers a platform for personal growth and professional achievement. Join us in 2025/2026 to experience firsthand the power of community-based work, cultural exchange, and the difference you can make in the lives of Palestinian people. We look forward to welcoming you to Palestine and working together to create lasting change.

How To Apply for the Internship Programs in Palestine 2025/2026?

If you are interested in applying for our Internship programs in Palestine, please email us at Rafat@excellencenter.org. We will respond with an application form for you to complete and return to us to begin the process.

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