Established in 1905, the British Council’s English Language Assistants (ELA) programme is a major UK mobility initiative that offers paid teaching placements abroad, providing the perfect opportunity to travel, teach and gain invaluable experiences along the way. Every year we send around 1,800 English Language Assistants from the UK to support the teaching of English in 9 destinations around the world.
Applications to be an English Language Assistant in 2027-28 are now open!
Applications close on Thursday 28 January 2027 13:00 GMT. Nominated referees must submit their references by Thursday 11 February 2027 13:00 GMT for your application to be considered complete.
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