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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)
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OPPORTUNITIES FOR SCHOOLS

Applications for Foreign Language Assistants (FLAs) are closed for 2012-13 but will open shortly for 2013-14. Please return to our website for more information shortly.

In the meantime if you need reminding why your school needs a Foreign Language Assistant, watch this short video and find out more here.

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



Opportunities abroad

The application deadline was 3 December 2012. Recruitment has now closed and we are unable to accept late applications.

It is possible that a second recruitment exercise will run for some countries. Please return to this page from 18 December onwards for further details.

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.
Teacher and child reading, Milan - Photographer Mat Wright copytight British Council
UK SCHOOLS AND AUTHORITIES
Give your students the edge! 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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