English + Work Placement - UK Schools

The work experience programme is an add-on option for students who want to experience working in a British business environment. Improved English skills and exposure to other business cultures can help students further advance their career back at home.

Students begin the programme with a n English course and are then matched with a suitable company according to their skills and experience, English level and requested industry or field..

A Work Experience Application must be made at least 4 weeks before the start date of the student’s English Course

All students should ideally have some relevant work experience or educational qualification for the field they choose. Inexperienced candidates can select general areas where no specific skills may be required.

We recommend that students have a language level of IELTS 5.5 or above, but some sectors may require a higher level.

Placement Location:

The placement is located in the city requested unless mutually agreed otherwise. A student must expect to travel to work as other city dwellers do, via public transport for distances up to 1 hour from their accommodation. Placements are mainly for students at London school but we may be able to arrange placements for students in Hastings.

Certification:

Both of our work experience partners are accredited by the University of Cambridge, Cambridge International Examinations. This allows all of our students to apply for a standard or advanced certificate of work experience when they have completed their placement.

Details:

Programme Start: Any Monday - All year round

English Level: Upper Intermediate and above Age Requirement: 18+

Education level: Under and postgraduates

Length of Stay: Minimum 4 weeks

Remuneration: Most companies do not pay any salary but many will cover Travel/Lunch expenses.

Areas of Work: Accountancy, Architecture, Business Administration, Customer Services, Educational Administration, Events Management, Fashion, HR, Internet, Marketing and Research, IT, Museums, Arts, NGO, Sales & Marketing, Tax companies, Advertising, Design, Engineering, Finance, Hospitality, Law, Media -TV and Film, Public Relations Nationality: EU and non-EU students.

Please note: Visa students are subject to Tier 4 immigration rules. Students MUST complete an English course before their work placement and the placement cannot be for longer than the English course.