Edinburgh is known for being one of the most beautiful cities in the world with its historic attractions, UNESCO World Heritage sites, and rich history. It is set among towering hills, gardens and parks, and archaic buildings – many from the Middle Ages. The city hosts an entire season of various festivals throughout the summer and early fall, and supports several theatres and production companies year-round.

The capital city and business hub of Scotland, Edinburgh has the strongest economy of any city in the United Kingdom outside London. This ensures a plentiful, wide range of internship opportunities in Business, Marketing, Tech and IT, but also Tourism, Museums, History, Engineering, and so much more.

Internships in Edinburgh, Scotland are ideal for participants who want an English-speaking placement and a small city feel!

City of Edinburgh

Edinburgh is one of the most beautiful cities in the United Kingdom. It is set among towering hills and the city is set among parks and ancient buildings – many from the Middle Ages.

Scotland was united with England through the Act of Union in 1707 following years of conflict. Until 1999 Scotland was ruled directly from London but following the Scotland Act in 1998 Scotland now has its own parliament and is responsible for making most of its own laws. Edinburgh, as the capital city is at the heart of a dynamic period in Scottish history in which the country re-establishes its own identity and is developing progressive social measures modelling on their northern European neighbours.

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What Makes AIFS Abroad different?

Career Readiness

Professional development is at the foundation of our preparation for participants' time abroad. We utilize the Clifton Strengths assessment as a tool to help all participants understand themselves better, provide a vocabulary around their natural talents, and deepen the impact of their experience abroad.

Access, Inclusion, Diversity, & Equity (AIDE)

As an organization we are committed to ensuring all identities are able to thrive in an inclusive global educational environment. Everyone has a complex identity, and the different aspects of your identity are important when deciding on a program and location. Review our Social Identity Pages to assist you when selecting a program that best fits your interests and needs.
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Sustainability

We are the first education abroad provider to sign on with the Climate Action Network for International Educators (CANIE). Focused on making education abroad carbon neutral, we include carbon offsets for all participants' return flights, environmental education connecting students on the ground to environmental projects, and make our own business practices more sustainable.