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.

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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

Bring language lessons alive - employ a native speaker.

Find out more here.

Apply now for your 2012-13 assistants. Deadline for applications is 28 February 2012

CURRENT VACANCIES

If you are looking for that opportunity oveseas and you are a native speaker of English with foreign language skills (language skills not needed for China), then you may be able to be an English Language Assistant.  The initial deadline of 1st December has now passed. The deadline has been extended to 28 February 2012 for Austria (full length and first semester posts only) and Spain. The deadline has been extended to 24 February 2012 for Canada. The deadline for China is 28 February 2012.

The deadline for all other countries is closed.

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 from 16 January. Deadline for applications is 28 February 2012. 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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