☠️ UK-GOV. ◥ University. {q} PhD. {su} Student. {su} Funding. ⚫ UK. British Council. Organisation promoting cultural and linguistic knowledge of the United Kingdom British Council building in London British Council Delhi Launch of Mix The City Delhi, 6 April 2017 British Council building in Hong Kong The British Council is a British organisation specialising in international cultural and educational opportunities.
It works in over 100 countries: promoting a wider knowledge of the United Kingdom and the English language (and the Welsh language in Argentina[3]); encouraging cultural, scientific, technological and educational co-operation with the United Kingdom. The organisation has been called a soft power extension of UK foreign policy.[4][5] e British Council is governed by a Royal Charter. History[edit] British Council in Madrid, Spain 1944: In August, after the liberation of Paris, Austin Gill was sent by the council to reestablish the Paris office, which soon had tours by the Old Vic company, Julian Huxley and T. Organisation[edit] Notable activity[edit] Education UK[edit] Generation UK. Internships - Work and Study in China. China - Where can I go. Please keep checking this webpage for important changes and updates. The English Language Assistants programme offers an inspiring opportunity to teach English in China, home to a vibrant melting pot of cultures and the world’s fastest-growing economy.
The British Council is recruiting graduates with the necessary independence, resilience and adaptability to undertake the challenges of teaching and living in China. As an English Language Assistant, you will have the chance to learn Mandarin, discover the Chinese education system first-hand and immerse yourself in a local community.
Your experience will last a lifetime, giving you the confidence and skills to stand out from the crowd and compete in a global job market. It may even spark a long-term passion for teaching. Although you do not need to have a knowledge of Mandarin, you will need to demonstrate a strong interest in China and its culture; you will also need to be open-minded, mature, adaptable and ready for a challenge. English Language Assistantship in China. Study, Work, Create. Thailand English Teaching Programme. Thailand. The full period of this assignment is from 27 June to 29 August 2014. You will need to cover: return airfares UK-Thailand-UK cost of Thai visa travel to UK pre-departure briefingtravel and medical insurancecost of DBS (criminal record check) in the UK.
In return, you will be provided with: orientation programme in Bangkok with accommodation transport between Bangkok and your workplace at the start/end of contract accommodation at or near your workplace lunch during school days a monthly allowance to offset your costs in Thailand Initial recruitment is done through participating UK Higher Education Institutions. You will need to be a current student or postgraduate student or a recent graduate at a participating University.
In 2013, 195 UK students engaged in the project and traveled to Thailand with the British Council. The Thailand English Teaching Programme is now closed for applications. Please read the project programme before you apply. Disclosure and Barring Service: criminal record checks and referrals - Detailed guidance. Overview The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) helps employers make safer recruitment decisions.
It also prevents unsuitable people from working with vulnerable groups, including children, through its criminal record checking and barring functions. DBS was established when the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) and Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA) merged in 2012. This guide describes how the DBS criminal record checking service works. It also provides details of how and when to make referrals to DBS. It includes details of fees, links to factsheets for referral bodies and information on the Welsh language scheme. You can also see the guide to requesting checks for employers.
Criminal record checking The checking service allows employers to access the criminal record history of people working, or seeking to work, in certain positions, especially those that involve working with children or adults in specific situations. Eligibility to ask ‘an exempted question’ Types of check Fees Penalties.