The purpose of our Internship Programme is to offer successful candidates an opportunity to improve their skills and enhance their educational experience through practical work assignments while gaining experience of working in an international environment.

Our Internship Programme is open to young people who are 18 years or above, have graduated from high school and are either currently a student or have just completed a course of study before taking up permanent employment. Fluency in English is required. Computing skills, as well as knowledge of British Council work areas, are advantageous.

Interns are responsible for their own living accommodation, visas, transport, personal insurance, etc.

Generally the interns are located in Kyiv. The period of internship would normally be from two to six weeks.

What do interns do at the British Council?
The job plan for interns will depend on the sections they are working in. Some interns research particular projects while others actually help design projects, compiling statistics, media analysis, internet research or helping business as usual. The programme is normally full-time, i.e., interns are expected to work five days a week (09:00–17:30) in particular sections, carrying out their tasks under the supervision of a staff member – the mentor.

What requirements and selection processes are used?
Applicants must fill in the application form (DOC, 132 Kb) and send it to internship@britishcouncil.org.ua. At the beginning of each month all applications received will be reviewed by our Human Resources Department. Human Resources and the related team will hold a selection process to assess applicants who meet the requirements. Please note we need only your application form, do not send your CV.

How can I find out about the status of my application?
As soon as your application is successfully received, you will receive an acknowledgement letter from us. We will contact selected candidates for further selection process and will let them know of the result.

What kind of skills are you looking for?
Good academic and analytical skills, good language skills, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, energy and initiative.

Do interns get a certificate?
Yes, all selected candidates who have completed the internship programme satisfactorily will receive a certificate stating the period of the internship and the name of the section or office to which the intern was assigned.

What are my chances of employment at the British Council after the internship?
The Internship Programme is not related to employment in the British Council. There should be no expectation of employment within the office after an internship. An intern may apply to any job opening in the British Council during his/her internship programme, if he/she wishes to apply.

The British Council is an equal opportunities employer and guarantees an interview to candidates with disabilities who meet the essential criteria.