Oregon International Internship Program (OIIP)

Bringing Asia to Oregon

  • Level: University
  • Languages: Chinese and Japanese learners of English
  • Cost: Varies by program year and duration

We believe communication is the goal of language learning. The best way to reach this goal is to provide students with real-life experiences using a second language in context. We’re proud to offer a practical career experience for Chinese and Japanese learners of English.

Through the Oregon International Internship Program (OIIP), students from universities in China, Japan, and Taiwan combine their English language and culture learning with an internship. They enroll in academic courses at the University of Oregon and complete internships in K-12 classrooms in the Eugene area. Students to participate in the U.S. educational system, expand their English skills, and learn from experienced teachers while introducing Chinese or Japanese cultures to local classrooms.

Oregon International Internship Program – China & Taiwan

Students enroll in a course designed to examine intercultural communication while they complete a hands-on internship in Eugene area schools. Students earn credit directly through the University of Oregon and live with a local family. Throughout the six-month program, students develop a nuanced understanding of U.S. educational systems and language pedagogy. They receive support from a dedicated program director.

Oregon International Internship Program – Japan

Students begin their nine-month program in the summer with a month-long language learning program called the Oregon Experience Program. They then enroll in courses for two terms through the American English Institute designed to support students’ English language learning. Students’ learning culminates in a one-term internship in Eugene area schools. Throughout the program, they receive support from a dedicated program director and live with a local family.