We offer unpaid internships in our elementary and secondary grades as well as in kindergarten. Internships ideally last five months, including holidays and school breaks. We kindly ask you to refrain from applying for internships lasting shorter than three months. 

Please note the current status of the intern placement for the 2025/2026 school year:

• Kindergarten: We no longer have any available spots for the 2025/2026 school year.

• Elementary School: We no longer have any available spots for the 2025/2026 school year.

• Secondary School: All spots for the first term of the 2025/2026 school year are filled. However, we are still accepting applications for the second term. Please note, we are unable to accommodate interns in the subjects English or German for this term.

• Administration: We are still accepting applications for the 2025/2026 school year.

Applications for the 2026/2027 school year will be reviewed starting in September 2025, but you are welcome to submit your application in advance.

School Year and Breaks
Our school year runs from September to June. The first term begins on the first weekday of September (the day after Labour Day) and lasts until the end of January. The second term runs from February to the last weekday of June. We have one week of fall break, two weeks of Christmas break, and two weeks of March break. We do not offer any internships during our summer break. 

Office Internships
We offer unpaid office internships in the departments of office administration, finances, and marketing. These internships have a minimum length of six months. 

Expectations
Interns are expected to be present during school hours (Mon-Fri, 7:45 am - 1:15 pm) with a minimum of 20 school periods per week. For more detailed information about our internships, please carefully review our information package. Please apply only if you have read the information package and agree to its contents.  

Benefits
Interns will gain hands-on experience in a small school with small class sizes and a close-knit welcoming community. This setting allows for meaningful interactions and close bonds with students and staff. Interns will work closely with experienced educators, receive one-on-one mentorship, and build professional networks. 

Application Process
If you want to apply for an internship at our school, please complete this form and send your application documents (including cover letter, resume, transcript of records and two relevant and current references) by e-mail to career@gistonline.ca. All application documents should be in English, references can be in German. Please refrain from sending applications directly to our principal.