General information
Traineeship – Apple Education & Travel
(Dublin, Republic of Ireland) at Bournville College, International Office, Birmingham, UK
WHERE: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom OR Apulia, Italy
WHEN: late June, July, August 2021
CONTRACT: unpaid traineeship (food and accommodation covered)
POSITION: group leader
The Dublin-based Apple Education & Travel offers the opportunity to candidate for a traineeship at the International Office of Bournville College in Birmingham (UK) during summer 2021 (from late June until the end of August).
Part of South & City College (Birmingham, UK), Bournville College is one of the main colleges in the city and every year organises a summer school for foreign students. It is a centre for Cambridge English examinations, and it is certified by the British Council.
To find out more about Bournville College, visit https://bournville.college/
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, summer programmes could take place in Apulia, Italy. This would occur if it the quarantine period at the arrival were still mandatory in the UK by the time of the beginning of the courses.
Where we are:
Apple Education & Travel
77 Lower Camden Street, D02 XE80, Dublin, Ireland
https://bournville.college/apple-education-travel/
Bournville College
1 Longbridge Lane, Longbridge B31 2AJ Birmingham, United Kingdom
https://bournville.college/tour-college/
What we do:
The International Office is in charge of foreign students’ experience in the UK. It organises their staying, intensive language courses with final Cambridge English examination (CEFR: B1, B2, C1), and it gives 24-hour assistance to students.
Contract:
Unpaid traineeship, from late June to late August 2021.
We accept trainees under the Erasmus traineeship programme or trainees who need credits for their university career. Nevertheless, we accept candidates without these grants, too. In this case, the Learning Agreement is replaced by a traineeship contract between the trainee and Apple Education & Travel - Dublin.
No visa for the UK is needed for the European Union citizens. For them, the ID card is valid to enter the country until 1st October 2021.
Accommodation (in Birmingham):
University campus (single room with private bathroom)
If we have to move our summer activities to Italy, trainees should probably share a room with one of their colleagues (of the same sex). Accommodation: hotel.
Requirements:
- Level of English: advanced (C1 minimum).
- Minimum age: 23 years old by the beginning of the traineeship. If you are not 23, you cannot be in charge of groups, but you can participate in the experience as a group leader assistant.
- For over 23: availability to travel by plane every two weeks to accompany student groups from departure airports (Italy or UK) to arrival airports (Birmingham or Brindisi) and vice versa. These flights’ charges are covered by Apple Education & Travel.
Documents required:
- European Union ID card or European Union passport. This must be valid for at least 6 months after August 2021.
- Driving licence (B with no restrictions) (This would be necessary in Italy only. In the UK, we use public transport).
- Any certificate of level for the English language (Cambridge English, TOEFL, IELTS, University or other courses certificates).
- Certificate of pending charges and criminal records.
How to candidate:
Please, send your curriculum vitae (in English) to [email protected]
