Are you a new graduate interested in developing your teaching skills in another country? Are you an experienced teacher or headteacher looking for a new challenge and a chance to share ideas with colleagues around the world? We deliver a number of programmes designed to help you connect with your peers around the world and develop lasting working relationships.   

Become a Language Assistant abroad

Would you like to spend a year teaching and improving your language skills? Our language assistants programme offers placements for UK and international graduates in many countries around the world including the UK.   

Join an overseas study visit

Are you a teacher in England and interested in experiencing good educational practice in different countries around the world? Find out how the Teachers' International Professional Development programme can help.   

Teach in or visit an american school

Would you like to swap places with a colleague from the United States? Find out about the opportunities provided by the Fulbright programme for teachers in the UK.   

Teach in a school in England

If you are a native speaker of French, German or Spanish and would like to teach your language in England, the graduate teacher programme can help. Find out how you can apply.   

Opportunities for Higher Education Staff

If you are teaching or working at a Higher Education Institution then you may be able to to take part in the Erasmus Programme - the world’s largest organised exchange programme for working, studying and teaching in Europe.    

We offer a range of professional development opportunities for teachers who are both new to the idea a global school partnerships well as those who wish to extend their professional expertise.   

Find out about the Council of Europe in-service training programme for teachers, headteachers, teacher trainers, school inspectors and other educational staff.   

Find out about professional development workshops for UK teachers interested in joining the eTwinning programme.