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Chevening scholar, China - Image © Tim Hall
Are you a student in the UK looking for opportunities to study in another country? Find out about the programmes we run to help you study in countries including China, Russia and Japan.
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WORK BASED-LEARNING
Do you want to develop your skills and learn from your peers in another country? Are you interested in sharing your knowledge with work partners around the world? Our work based learning programmes offer you the chance to take part in a variety of motivating and challenging learning experiences.
Gain work experience in Europe
If you are looking for work experience in Spain or want to learn more about vocational training in Germany, then have a look at the range of opportunities available to you.
 Undergraduate work experience
If you are an engineering or science undergraduate looking for training experience abroad that is relevant to your studies then IAESTE might be right for you.  Find out how to get involved in IAESTE.
Desalination project, Recife Brazil - Image © Jon Spaull
Volunteering in Europe
Are you aged between 18-25?  Would you like to do voluntary work experience for up to twelve months in social, cultural, environmental, and sports sectors in European country?  If so find out more about the European Voluntary Service.
People by lake - Image © Marcus Rose.
 BECOME A LANGUAGE ASSISTANT
Would you like to spend a year teaching and improving your language skills? Our language assistants programme offers placements for UK and international students in many countries around the world including the UK.
English Language Assistant in Chile - Credit Nicolette Stoddart
Opportunities for teachers
If you are a teacher looking for work-based learning opportunities we can offer you professional development through a programme of activities including exchanges and study visits irrespective of your experience and seniority.
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