Due to strong diversity and desire to work internationally many social science students speak two or multiple languages. This is great as it broadens the amount of opportunities available to study, work and intern abroad. Below is an exciting opportunity for these specific students with the British Council.
Established in 1905, the British Council’s English Language Assistants (ELA) programme is a major UK mobility initiative that offers paid teaching placements abroad, providing the perfect opportunity to travel, teach and gain invaluable experiences along the way. Every year we send around 2,000 English Language Assistants from the UK to support the teaching of English in 13 destinations around the world.
About the assistantship
Gain classroom experience, improve your language skills, develop your cultural awareness and professional skills.
We offer the opportunity to teach English overseas on a paid six-month or one-year placement working as a Language Assistant. Teaching time is limited to between 12 and 20 hours a week, giving you plenty of time to experience the country and pursue other interests. Many language assistants use their time abroad productively, from starting a small business to appearing on TV.
Benefits of participation
As an English Language Assistant, you will:
- strengthen your CV
- improve your fluency in another language
- gain a number of skills including communication, presentation, time management, organisation, teamwork, and problem-solving
- immerse yourself in another culture and improve your cultural awareness
- develop professional confidence
Hear what our former English Language Assistants say about their placement experiences.
Eligibility
Eligibility criteria
All candidates must meet our eligibility criteria which are designed to ensure that applicants are suitable for the role and equipped to deal with the demands - as well the potential challenges of living and working abroad.
Eligibility criteria for the English Language Assistants programme vary depending on where you want to teach. Please read these eligibility criteria carefully before submitting an application.
To be eligible to apply, you must meet all of the following criteria.
Candidates must:
- Be highly proficient in English
- Be aged 18 and over at the time of applying
- Have lived in the UK for a minimum of 5 years within the last 10 years
- Hold the minimum academic qualifications
- Meet the language requirements
- Have the right to live and work in the destinations to which you are applying
- Pass a criminal record check
- Be able to complete the full period of your post
- Have not previously taken part in the programme on more than three occasions
- Meet the destination-specific eligibility requirements
Responsibilities
Responsibilities of an English Language Assistant | British Council
Destinations
Check out destinations below: Destination-specific information | British Council
This is a great opportunity for any students who are trying to enhance proficiency or who want to work internationally
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