Study and Work: the Professional Development programme

These are our most challenging programmes, leading to a recognised qualification and allowing students to choose from two types of work experience.

Students must submit a curriculum vitae and be interviewed by phone before booking is confirmed.

The School will assess the student's language level and will accept candidates who have enough relevant previous experience and sufficient motivation and understanding of the nature of the work.

Non-EU nationals must have a Student visa (not a Student Visitor visa) and the visa will be issued for a sandwich course.

Internships

• Unpaid work experience in an area of interest to you.
• Enhance your CV and employment opportunities.
• Typical placements include: sales, marketing, finance, administration, engineering, import/export, travel and tourism.
• Course structure: Intensive course 8 weeks + Internship 4-8 weeks + Intensive course & final exam 2 weeks.

Hotel work placements

• Paid work in hotels all over the UK.
• Provides financial support while you improve your English.
• Typical placements include: hotel assistant, bar or waiting staff, general porter, kitchen porter, room attendant.
• Your pay will be at the current minimum wage, from which board and lodging is deducted.
• Course structure: Intensive course 8 weeks + Placement 18-24 weeks + Intensive course & final exam 2 weeks.

English for Business examination