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You could live abroad in 2016!

Opportunities

English Language Assistant

Freaking out because you think you missed the English Language Assistant Programme deadline? Don't panic!

Applications to become an English Language Assistant in Spain and China are open until 21 Feb! There are no language requirements to work in China, and the Spanish language requirement has been reduced.

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Generation UK China Scholarships

Calling all final year students and graduates!

Fancy studying in the world’s oldest civilisation? Spend up to a year in China on a Generation UK scholarship learning the language and gaining meaningful experience abroad. With over 150 places available, it’s never been easier to get ahead and make your CV stand out from the crowd! 

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Generation UK India Teaching Assistants

Teaching Assistants support schools by teaching subjects across the curriculum to primary and secondary age groups. The best part? Students and graduates of any course are welcome to apply! Becoming a teaching assistant allows you to gain work experience while travelling around India! 

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British Council 2016 Internship Scheme

The Internship Scheme is a fantastic opportunity to step into the world of cultural relations with an organisation that values diversity and innovation. You’ll join one of the teams in our London or Manchester office and work with a dedicated line manager on live projects to really add value to our organisation. We promise, as an intern you won’t be fetching coffees and making copies.

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Thailand English Teaching Programme

Get paid to live and teach English in Thailand this summer with TET. Students and graduates from any course are eligible to apply for summer teaching placements.  Go beyond the beautiful beaches and historic temples and experience authentic Thai life with TET! Applications close in Febuary

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Events

British Council Internship Scheme Information Session

2/3 Febuary 2016
We will be joined at our London (2 Feb) and Manchester (3 Feb) offices by an expert panel of graduate recruiters, past interns and employability experts to whom you will be able to put all your questions regarding our UK Summer Internship Scheme 2016 and a career in cultural relations.

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Generation UK India Events

Generation UK India will be hosting special presentations about its schemes in: 

  • 2 Feb: University of Edinburgh
  • 3 Feb: University of East Anglia
  • 11 Feb: London based universities
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Study Work Create Events

Study Work Create will be attending events in Cardiff, Birmingham, Manchester, Glasgow, and London in Febuary. Come speak to representatives about the various British Council opportunities to go abroad.

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A Student Perspective

Experiences from a Chinese Brit in China

Annie Ly is an English language assistant in Tianjin, China. Find out about her experience of living and working there for the first time as someone who looks Chinese, but doesn't speak fluent Mandarin.

Lauren Norman: Study Abroad in Ankara, Turkey

Lauren made loads of friends improved her Turkish language skills while studying law ain Ankara, Turkey with Erasmus+ Study Abroad.

Competitions

World of Knowledge Facebook Game

Our World of Knowledge game is back! Fly around the world and answer trivia questions in our World of Knowlede game and you could win a £500 flight voucher! 

Play our World of Knowledge Facebook Game now!