1. Become a Language Assistant University of Strathclyde

2. What we’ll cover What’s on offer? What would I do? Where could I go? How much does it cost? Am I eligible? How do I apply? What are you looking for?

3. What would I do? Support the teaching of English in an overseas school or university Plan activities and produce resources to help students improve their English Introduce UK contemporary culture through classroom and extra-curricular activities Support the running of international projects and activities

4. What would I gain? Confidence, Independence, Social skills, Cultural awareness, Communication skills, Planning skills, Organisational skills, Patience, Adaptability, Public speaking experience, Ability to live abroad, Improved language skills, Self-sufficiency, Self-reliance, Budgeting skills, Ability to live alone, Maturity, Resilience, Initiative, Teamwork skills, Open- mindedness, Time management skills, Assertion, Self-Knowledge, Resourcefulness, Presentation skills, Perseverance, Ability to cope in a wide range of situations, Tolerance, Problem-solving, Self-motivation, Diplomacy, Leadership, Creativity, Professional work experience, Listening skills, Negotiation skills, Research skills, Ability to improvise

5. Am I eligible? Native level English speakers Irish/EU/UK passport holders Secondary school education in UK/ROI Completed 2 years of higher education Target language level Flexibility and availability International Child Protection Certificate Some country-specific eligibility criteria - see country pages on website for details

6. Where could I go? 14 countries on offer French, German, Spanish, Italian and Mandarin speaking Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Ecuador, France, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Switzerland

7. French Speaking Countries B1 level French France - c.1000 posts available - 1 October – 30 April - 12 hours per week - €880 per month net (more in Outre-mer) - Aged 35 or under Belgium - c.7 posts available - 1 October – 31 May - 12 hours per week - €870 per month net - Aged 30 or under

8. French Speaking Countries B1 level French Canada (Quebec) - c. 30 posts available - 1 October – 31 May - 18 hours per week - $1,770 per month net - Further assessment / interview - Aged 30 or under - UK/Irish passport Switzerland (French) - c.6 posts available - August/September – June/July - 12 hours per week - 2600 SF per month net - Aged 21-30

9. German Speaking Countries B1 level German Germany - c.300 posts available - 1 October – 31 May - Some shorter posts available (semester 1) - 12 hours per week - €880 per month net - Aged 30 or under Austria - c.120 posts available - 1 September – 31 May - 1 or 2 semester options - 13 hours per week - €1080 per month net - Aged 30 or under

10. German Speaking Countries B1 level German Switzerland - c.7 posts available - August/September – June/July - 12 hours per week - 2600 SF per month net - Aged 21-30

11. Spanish Speaking Countries Spain A2 level Spanish c. 1000 posts available 1 October – 31 May 12 hours per week (16 in Madrid) €700 per month net (€1000 in Madrid) Aged 60 or under

12. Spanish Speaking Countries B1 level Spanish Assessment / interview Argentina c. 10 posts available Mid- March – mid-Sep 2018 12-18 hours per week Approx. ARS 4,600 per month Double language students have priority

13. Spanish Speaking Countries B1 level Spanish Assessment / interview Chile c. 35 posts available July/Aug – June/July Max 18 hours per week 398.000 CP per month net Further assessment / interview

14. Spanish Speaking Countries B1 level Spanish Assessment / interview Colombia  c. 30 posts available  1,768,500 COP per month net  July 2017 – May 2018  Aged 20+  Teaching experience  Subject requirements  Colombian passport holders not eligible

15. Spanish Speaking Countries B1 level Spanish Assessment / interview Ecuador 3 posts available Pontificia Universidad Católica de Ecuador (Ambato) October 2017 – May 2018 Approx. 450 USD per month 15-18 hours per week Accommodation provided Visa costs reimbursed

16. Spanish Speaking Countries B1 level Spanish Assessment / interview Mexico c. 35 posts available August 2017 – June 2018 Approx. 8,000 Mexican pesos per month Up to 14 hours per week Aged 30 and under UK/Irish passport

17. Italy B1 level Italian Assessment / interview c. 50 posts available 1 October – 31 May 12 hours per week €850 net per month Aged 30 or under UK or Irish passport

18. China No language skills required Assessment / interview c. 100 posts available 1 Sep – 30 June 4000 – 1300 RMB per month 20 hours per week Accommodation provided Return flight reimbursed Produce graduation certificate by 15 July UK passport / resident / degree from UK university Aged 55 and under

19. How much does it cost? You get paid – there is no programme fee. You’ll always need to cover: -Travel Insurance -Medical Insurance -Police check (£60) In most countries you’ll need to cover: -Accommodation -Travel costs -Visa -Vaccinations https://www.britishcouncil.org/language-assistants/become/costs

20. How do I apply? Online application procedure University/employer reference CV required for some applicants Deadline is 28 February 2017 for all countries Check internal university deadlines – likely to be earlier

21. Preferences Preferences are for regions, not specific cities/areas Remember that many posts are in smaller towns Think carefully about your preferences: research each area and provide good reasons Allocation to preferences is not guaranteed – you must be prepared to accept a post wherever you are allocated

22. Points to remember Remember this is a job application Countries requiring assessment/interview should be selected as your first choice Please tell us about any additional requirements (disability, medical factors, dependents, etc.) at the point of application

23. When will I hear back? 2. End April Confirmation that application has been accepted by British Council 3. End May / Start June - Confirmation that application has been accepted by overseas partners - Regional allocation details from British Council 1. March - April Invitation to assessment/interview for shortlisted candidates (if applicable) 4. June - September School allocation details from overseas partners

24. Contact languageassistants.uk@britishcouncil.org @Languageasst Study Work Create – British Council 0161 957 7755