Overseas internship
Learn business in Manila
Overseas internships for practical English
After learning English in the Philippines, why not improve further with an overseas internship?
If you want to work overseas, we recommend an internship. Through work experience at a Manila company, you learn not only English but also the business skills needed to work abroad. What you do and gain depends on you — it varies greatly with your English level and initiative.
You work at major Philippine or international companies in Makati, the financial capital of Metro Manila. In the Philippines, internships at language schools or volunteer groups are common, but if you want practical English, we recommend working at a major company in Manila.
Your Filipino teachers at language school may have understood your English, but in a company, speaking English is taken for granted. You will discover your real English level and face new challenges. Manila has many major companies — take on a leading company in an industry that interests you.
Recommended for
・Students who want overseas experience before starting work
・Those considering working abroad when changing jobs
・Those who want specialist skills on top of English
How to apply
Choose your preferred industry
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Check availability
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(If available) Pay the interview arrangement fee
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Receive a list of 2 candidate companies
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Submit interview documents
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Interview
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Placement confirmed (pay 90,000 JPY arrangement fee)
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Travel and start your internship
Sample weekly schedule
Host companies for past internships
(by category)
We cover a wide range of industries, from accounting and financial consulting to media, hotels, real estate and healthcare. Working at a major Manila company, you learn what it takes to work abroad.
Accounting & Consulting
・Big 4 member firms
(EY, PwC, KPMG, Deloitte)
・Global firm: Crowe Horwath
・Local accounting firm: Alas Oplas
Hotels
・Okada Manila
・Tiara Oriental
・Diamond Makati
Banks & Financial Institutions
・BDO
・Metrobank
・BPI
・RCBC
・Security Bank
IT Companies
・YNS
・Lion Heart
・Cyber Brothers
Law Firms
・Aranas Cruz Araneta Parker
& Faustino Law Offices
Real Estate
・SMDC
・Ayala Land
・Megaworld
Others
・Manufacturing
・Food & beverage
Internship requirements in Manila
- English proficiency test required
- Mainly for university students
- Minimum period of 4 weeks
- Work content is decided by the host company
- Host companies are decided by the applicant’s wishes, English level and company needs
- All work experience in the Philippines is in English. If your English is limited, we recommend studying with us first.
Fees
| Interview arrangement fee (2 companies) |
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| 10,000 JPY |
| Arrangement fee after placement |
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| 90,000 JPY |
* You may not pass the interview. In that case, only 10,000 JPY is charged.
* Accommodation: 140,000 JPY per 4 weeks, including cleaning and supplies, utilities extra
24 weeks or more 5% off, 48 weeks or more 10% off
Until December 31, 2025
No arrangement fee after placement
Eligible: those studying the Standard course for 4 weeks or more
Internship certificate
University students may need an internship certificate for graduation or job hunting. However, Philippine companies sometimes cannot issue certificates to foreigners, so Grandline issues the certificate.
Intern stories
The key is to keep going and learn through experience, even with unfamiliar work
Age 20, university student, English level 3 (4 weeks). I interned at a real estate company in Manila. I was in charge of showing properties to Australian clients, which was tough at first. My Filipino boss was with me, but I had to lead the tours, so at first I stumbled and could barely explain the locations. As I did more of them I got used to it, and I think I developed the ability to move forward through experience even in unfamiliar work.
I was struck by how clearly people separate work and private life.
Age 20, university student, English level 3 (4 weeks). I wanted to see how people work abroad and searched many websites for overseas internships. Most programs required at least three months, but Grandline accepted interns from one month, so I applied. I wanted to keep costs down, and when I asked, they told me about a plan without accommodation, so I booked my own place and started the internship.
After the internship, I felt that Filipinos prioritize family and friends and clearly separate work and private life. The different way of working shocked me. I now strongly want to keep studying English after returning to Japan so I can work abroad someday, and my motivation to learn has increased!
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Interning at Deloitte Gave Me a Picture of Working Abroad
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If you are interested in an overseas internship, please contact us. Based on your preferred industry and English level, we will propose companies where you can work in the Philippines.