Recruitment for 2012-2013 is open.
The deadline is 1 December 2011 (28 February 2012 for China only).
Before applying candidates are required to register online. The link to the online registration system is below. To help you we ask that you follow our five step plan.
Step 1 – Confirm you are eligible to apply
Find out if you are eligible? to apply and read our Application FAQs
Please be aware that if you have an existing medical condition that requires special medication or treatment, you should ask your doctor’s advice before applying. It is not possible to guarantee a placement in an area close to a particular medical facility or at a school able to offer specific support.
Step 2 – Choose a country
During registration you will be asked about your preferences regarding aspects of an assistantship abroad, such as your chosen destination country. You therefore need to research your options before you register. Read ‘Where can I go and have a look at case studies from former assistants.
Please note that you can make only one application per year. Duplicate applications for different countries are not accepted. You should apply for one country only and specify second and third choice countries on the same form.
The terms and conditions for each country vary. Please visit the individual country pages for further details.
Step 3 – Register online
During registration you will be asked to provide details of your current situation, your contact details as well as your preferences regarding aspects of an assistantship abroad.
Take particular care when entering your personal e-mail address: a typing error at this point would prevent you from progressing to the next step of the application process and it is not possible to register online a second time.
Register online via the ONLINE APPLICATION SYSTEM
Step 4 – Complete the paper application
Once you have registered online you will receive an email informing you of the next steps in the application process. The email will include a checklist reminding you of the supporting documents you have to include in your application. Please also read our Assessment criteria for guidance on what we are looking for in your application.
Step 5 – Submit the paper application
Your circumstances will determine where you submit your paper application to. Please read the following carefully. If you are unsure where you should submit your application to please contact us.
For undergraduates studying a modern foreign language as a main or subsidiary subject
Submit your completed application, together with the (blank) reference form, to the tutor or Year Abroad co-ordinator who is handling all assistantship applications from your language department.
Please note, the procedure in this respect varies among universities and you should find out how things are done in your own university.
For undergraduates NOT studying a modern foreign language and all graduates
Submit your application form, and all other required documents, to the appropriate British Council office in London, Edinburgh or Belfast according to the location of your permanent address.
Candidates for China
You are required by the Chinese authorities to submit various additional documents with your application form. Please check the list on our webpage for China.
Incomplete applications
Please note: applications with missing information or required documents will be rejected from the programme. No exceptions will be made unless an explanation for the omission is provided in a covering letter accompanying the application form.
More information: http://www.britishcouncil.org/languageassistants-ela-how-do-i-apply.htm
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