Counsellor Intern role

International French School (Singapore); Singapore; On-site; SGD 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

The Counselling Intern at International French School (Singapore) supports the daily operations of the Counselling Centre by assisting counsellors with administrative, communication, and coordination tasks within a school setting.

This internship offers exposure to wellbeing programs, confidential record-keeping, scheduling, and material preparation, while developing professional skills in organization and intercultural communication.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or recently completed studies in counselling, psychology, or education.
• Strong organizational and communication abilities.
• Proficiency in English; bilingual English-French preferred.
• Proficient with Google Workspace and office tools.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing, editing, and translating counselling documents.
• Maintain counselling calendar with appointments and student meetings.
• Support intake screening scheduling.
• Prepare slides, reports, and visual materials for workshops.
• Data entry and confidential record-keeping per policies.
• Assist wellbeing programs and counselling-related events.
• Coordinate communication between counsellors, teachers, and parents.
• Learn confidentiality protocols; attend supervision meetings.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

English proficiency

Bilingual English-French

Computer literacy

Discretion

Cross-cultural awareness

Education

Counselling/Psychology/Education studies

Tools

Google Workspace / MS Office / Canva

Job description

Position Overview

The Counselling Intern supports the daily operations of the Counselling Centre by assisting counsellors with administrative, communication, and coordination tasks. This role provides an opportunity to gain insight into the functioning of a school-based counselling service within an international educational setting while developing professional skills in organization, documentation, and intercultural communication.

Key Responsibilities:
Administrative Support

• Assist in preparing, editing, and translating counselling documents, forms, and communication materials (English / French / languages).
• Maintain and update the counselling calendar, including appointments, workshops, and student meetings.
• Support the scheduling of intake screening.
• Prepare presentation slides, reports, and visual materials for workshops, assemblies, and meetings.
• Data entry, and confidential record-keeping in compliance with the school’s data protection and confidentiality policies.
• Support the organization of wellbeing programs, awareness campaigns, and counselling-related events.

Operational & Communication Support

• Serve as a point of contact for routine enquiries and help coordinate communication between counsellors, teachers, and parents.
• Support when needed in compiling student lists, evaluation feedback, and documentation for workshops or group sessions.
• Help with research, resources, or materials relevant to counselling and wellbeing topics.
• Learning & Professional Development.
• Observe counselling centre operations to understand case management processes, confidentiality protocols, and the role of counselling in a school context.
• Attend supervision or reflection meetings as appropriate.
• Maintain professionalism and ethical standards in all interactions with students, staff, and families.

Qualifications and Skills

• Currently pursuing or recently completed studies in Counselling, Psychology, Education, or a related field.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in English; bilingual proficiency (e.g., English–French) preferred.
• Good computer literacy (Google Workspace / Microsoft Office / Canva or similar tools).
• Detail-oriented, reliable, and able to handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Interest in school counselling, student wellbeing, and cross-cultural environments.