Language Specialists International (LSI), in partnership with LAF, offers Work Experience / Internship programmes for students, graduates and young job seekers who are interested in gaining experience relevant to their educational background and vocational skills. Language Specialists International is one of the foremost English Language training specialists in Britain, and have chosen LAF as their programme partners because of their experience, personal service and commitment to quality in the field of Work Placement and Internship management.

All Placement Candidates are required to have an English Language level of at least Upper Intermediate (IELTS Band 6.0) before starting their Placement. In most cases, this will mean following an Intensive General English course of at least four weeks. This is essential, as it will improve your confidence and fluency in speaking, listening and understanding; indispensable for a successful Internship experience.
Your language course will be followed by a work experience placement in the area of your interest for a minimum of 4 weeks.

During this period you will:

• Improve your English
• Learn about English business culture
• Develop a network of business contacts
• Gain work experience

And after a successful placement with a British company, you will receive a University of Cambridge Validation of Work Experience Certificate which will:

• Improve your future employment prospects

Age:
Candidates for our Work Experience Programme must be over 18, and candidates over 20 are preferred.

Duration:
The minimum number of weeks spent at placement is 4 weeks, the maximum is 48. Work Experience students from outside the European Union or the European Economic Area are required to spend 1 week in language learning for each week spent on placement.

Location:
Language preparation will take place at Language Specialists International in Portsmouth. Most of the Work Placements are in businesses or organisations located in the South of England, although only a few are available in the immediate area around Portsmouth. Placements cover a wide range of work areas, from architecture to care-work, from marketing to hotels and catering and most areas in between. Placements are almost always unpaid. However, it is up to the employer to decide whether to make contributions towards your travel and lunch expenses.For more information please download our information leaflet (pdf)

If you have any questions or wish to apply, please feel free to contact us:

Language Specialists International
Attn: Janet Smid, Marketing Officer
1-13 Lord Montgomery Way
Portsmouth PO1 2AH
Tel: +442392 291811
Fax: +442392 750435
E-mail: contact@lsi-international.co.uk
Web: www.lsi-international.co.uk

For more information on Work Placements only, please contact LAF directly www.laf.uk.com