Course Aims
* Gain practical knowledge and experience of working in the UK
* Improve your English in both classroom and professional environments
* Receive a Certificate of Work Experience at the end of your programme


Language Link offers a number of choices for students who wish to undertake a period of professional work experience in the UK:
 
Leonardo da Vinci Project
The Leonardo da Vinci programme is part of the European Commission’s Lifelong Learning Programme and aims to build a skilled workforce across Europe.

Language Link is a receiving and sending partner for the EU-funded programme.  This means that we work with selected European organisations to provide work placement programmes for people in the UK and in the EU.


Participants in the programme benefit from the following services:
* Return flights
* Linguistic & cultural preparation
* Work Placement programme (usually of 12 weeks duration) and Europass (report given at the end of your placement)
* English language course and certificate
* Accommodation (half-board in a host family)
* Airport pick up
* Social programme
* Medical & flight insurance
* Pocket money (in some cases)


Who can join the Programme?
If you are a citizen of any of the following countries, you are eligible for the Leonardo Programme:

1. EU countries
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden

2. EEA countries
Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway

3. Turkey

If you are from a country not listed above but you are based in the EU, you may still be eligible to apply for the programme - please check with your embassy in the EU country you are living in.


How can I apply?
To apply for the Leonardo Programme, you need to contact the National Leonardo Project Agency in your country.  They will be able to provide you with a list of their UK partners.


How much does it cost?
The Leonardo Programme is free to citizens of the above-mentioned countries.  It is funded by the European Union.


Where will I work?
Most areas of business are covered, everything from Marketing to Architecture. We will need to evaluate your foreign language level and your previous work experience, before advising you on placements which would be suitable for your experience and qualifications.

In the UK the companies are mostly located in London (all zones) and range from small businesses to large corporations.  You must expect to travel to work as other city dwellers do, via public transport for distances of up to 1 hour from your accommodation.

Each placement complies with the standards set by the University of Cambridge International Examinations for accredited status.

Popular Sectors:
Marketing; Business Administration; Advertising; Fashion; Engineering; Architecture; Hotels; Museums; Import/Export; Charities; Law; PR

Example company profiles:
“A 5 star luxury hotel in Knightsbridge”
“An award–winning visual communications company”
“Largest school Educational publisher and designer company in UK”
“Largest internet beauty company in Europe”
“International women’s designer wear, dressing celebrities”
“World-wide recruitment company with 50 offices overseas”
“Public utility for South-East UK”
 

Language Link Professional Internship Programme
The Language Link Professional Internship Programme is for students and young professionals who want to improve their English in a working environment and gain practical knowledge of certain UK business sectors.

It is most suitable for students who have studied/worked or are planning on studying/working in a specific area of business.  The internship is unpaid, but the experience invaluable.

Language Link is a member of Work Experience UK (a division of English UK)


How long is the placement for?
Standard placements are for up to 4 months but we can arrange shorter or longer terms if required.


What about my level of English?
You must have at least an Intermediate level of English language.  We will ask you to take a Language Link test to confirm this.  If your level is lower than Intermediate, we may still be able to offer you an internship, but the work will be less skilled (e.g. basic bar work, kitchen porter, housekeeping work).


How much does it cost?
The cost is £375-£425, depending on the length of the placement. You are also required to enrol for a minimum of 4 weeks English language course at Language Link before you start your placement (£560).  Please note that the price does not include accommodation or travel costs.


How do I apply?

1.  Provide us with an up-to-date professional CV in English.  If you do not have a current CV, you will need to produce one before you can be considered
for the programme

2.  We will arrange up to 3 job interviews for you

3.   If you are successful, we will confirm full details of your starting date

4.   If unfortunately you aren’t successful, we will advise you on the reasons why and give you some tips on how to have a better interview the second time

If you wish to apply for the Programme please contact us by email: ameliafiorillo@languagelink.co.uk


Terms & Conditions
You will be asked to read and sign to confirm you understand the Terms and Conditions of the programme before you begin the application procedure.