We work together with our partner organisations overseas to provide opportunities for young people to work as language assistants both in the UK and 14 countries around the world. We aim to improve both the language ability of the assistants and students in addition to expanding their cultural awareness.

In 2011-2012 we have sent 2,500 English Language Assistants overseas and are hosting over 2,500 Foreign Language Assistants in the UK.

Teaching as a career       

ONLINE SUPPORT FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE ASSISTANTS ABROAD        

ONLINE SUPPORT FOR FOREIGN LANGUAGE ASSISTANTS IN THE UK (FLAs Online)       

BE A COMENIUS ASSISTANT IN EUROPE   

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OPPORTUNITIES FOR SCHOOLS       

APPLY NOW FOR YOUR FOREIGN LANGUAGE ASSISTANT! APPLICATIONS STILL OPEN!

A fantastic way to help prepare your young people for living and working in a global economy

Find out more here.
If you need reminding why your school needs a Foreign Language Assistant, watch this short video

Funding opportunities    

Is your school planning to introduce Mandarin Chinese teaching? Do you want to bring the teaching and learning of China alive for your students?      

APPLY HERE FOR YOUR FULLY FUNDED CHINESE LANGUAGE ASSISTANT

Apply today by the deadline of 1800 hrs on Friday 1 June

ENGLISH LANGUAGE ASSISTANTS ABROAD               
The focus of the role of the English Language Assistant is on bringing English language and UK culture alive for your students. It's a fantastic opportunity overseas and a chance to make a difference. Read on to find out how to apply and case studies on previous ELA experiences.   

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Give your students the edge! Apply for your 2012-13 assistant now. An FLA will enhance language learning and cultural understanding in your school. Find our how to apply and how to make the most of your assistant here.   

FOREIGN LANGUAGE ASSISTANTS IN THE UK               
If you are a native speaker of French, German, Spanish, Italian, Chinese, Japanese, Russian or Arabic and want to become a language assistant in the UK, we can tell you more about the programme and who to apply to. Find out more.   

UK UNIVERSITY TUTORS               
Further information and advice on how to help your students apply and the forms to be completed.   

Contact us               
We have offices in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Find out which office will deal with your application and how to contact them for help.   

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