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Where can I be an assistant?
English Language Assistants
Am I eligible?
Where can I go?
How do I apply?
Will I be interviewed?
What happens next?
Case studies (All countries)
WHERE CAN I GO?
Destinations around the world

This depends on the language you speak. See the full list of countries below:

We also have opportunities for graduates of any discipline in China for which there is no language requirement.

If you want to be an assistant, but have no language skills, you may be able to apply to be a Comenius Assistant. This programme exists in most European countries, but not outside Europe.

For most countries, you are invited to indicate three area preferences. Flexibility is encouraged, but generally around 90% of assistants are offered a post in one of their three choices.

We do not have a language assistant programme with any other country apart from those listed below.

The information given is correct at this time, but the terms and conditions for the posts in individual countries are subject to change.
Austria
Posts in Austria are open to undergraduates and graduates for either a whole academic year or one semester. Austria is ideal if you speak German and want to experience life in a country rich in culture in close proximity to the mountains. Find out more about our posts in Austria.
Belgium
There are seven posts in Belgium open to both undergraduates and graduates.  A post in Belgium is ideal if you speak French and want to experience life in a European country other than France. Find out more about the posts available in Belgium.
Canada
We offer around 40 posts in rural Quebec.  So if you are an outgoing, confident undergraduate or a graduate who speaks French, likes the outdoor life and wants to experience the unique blend of North American and French culture, a post in Canada could be right for you.
China
Posts in China are open to graduates only.  There is no foreign language requirement, but you must be adventurous, confident and adaptable to adjust to life in a culture totally different to that of the UK. Find out more about our posts in China.
France
Posts in France are available to undergraduates and graduates of any discipline as long as you have AS level French or equivalent. We have posts all across urban and rural France as well as Corsica and outre-mer. Find out more about the application criteria for France.
Germany
There are around 400 posts for English language assistants available in urban and rural Germany, in all 16 Bundeslaender. Undergraduates and graduates of any discipline who have AS level German or equivalent may apply. Find out more about our posts in Germany.
Italy
We have 50 posts across Italy. Undergraduates studying Italian at university take priority, but we will accept applications from graduates with A level Italian or equivalent as well. Find out more about our posts in Italy.
Latin America
We have posts in seven countries across Spanish-speaking Latin America. If you speak Spanish, think you can adapt to a totally different culture and want a challenging and unique experience, Latin America might be the right choice for you.
Senegal
Posts in Senegal are open to outgong, confident graduates who have A-level French or equivalent. You'll be based at the British-Senegalese Institute in Dakar. Find out more about the posts in Senegal.
Spain
We expect to have over 550 posts across Spain which is considerably more than in previous years. This includes posts in Ceuta and Melilla (Spanish territories in North Africa). You may be placed on mainland Spain or one of the 'islas'. Find out more about our posts in Spain.
Switzerland
If you are an assistant in French- or German-speaking Switzerland, you could be working in two or three schools. Posts are open to undergraduates and graduates of any discipline who ideally have teaching experience or a strong interest in teaching. Find out if a post in Switzerland is right for you.
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