Prices & what's included

We work hard to keep it affordable for you.

Below is full information about our prices and what’s included for all our placements and internships.

The only fee paid when you join is a £200 Acceptance Fee to ensure you are committed to the programme (doesn’t apply to UK Hospitality). The Placement Fees listed below are in addition to the Acceptance Fee and can either be paid when we confirm your host organisation or paid in instalments at agreed times.

Please note our prices are fixed in GBP Pounds; amounts shown in USD $ and Euros € will vary based on the current exchange rate.

All our programmes have flexible start dates and durations.

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We keep our process simple to make it fast, secure and easy for you and us.

Australia

Paid placements in Australia

Australia Business, Hospitality, Sports (Traditional in-person)

Duration
GBP £

USD $

Euro €

Up to 6 months

£1,600

$2,200

€1,800

7 to 12 months

£2,200

$3,000

€2,500

What’s included?

  • Placement
  • Detailed role description
  • CV & Interview training
  • Video interview with your host company
  • Agreement signed with your host company
  • Monthly group video call to get updates and ask questions
  • Visa assistance
  • Accommodation assistance
  • Pre-trip training with our UK team
  • Orientation
  • Ongoing training from host company
  • Support from staff in Sydney
  • 24/7 emergency support
  • Certificate of completion
  • References

What’s not included?

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Visa
  • Local travel costs
  • Accommodation
  • Food

Read more about our Australia Business placements here Australia Hospitality placements here, and Australia Sports, Leisure & Recreation placements here.

Australia Virtual

Duration

GBP £

USD $

Euro €

4 to 7 weeks

£900

$1,000

€1,100

8 to 11 weeks

£1,050

$1,250

€1,250

12 to 16 weeks

£1,300

$1,650

€1,550

17+ weeks

 £1,600

$2,050

€1,900

What’s included?

  • Placement
  • Tailor-made role to meet your preferences
  • Flexible hours (2, 3, 4 or 5 days / week)
  • Detailed role description
  • CV & Interview training
  • Video interview with your host company
  • Agreement signed with your host company
  • Monthly group video call to get updates and ask questions
  • Pre-placement training with our UK team
  • Ongoing training from host company
  • 1x weekly video call with your work supervisor
  • Support from our friendly expert staff before & during placement
  • Certificate of completion
  • References

Read more about our Australia Virtual placements here.

Australia Short-term

Duration

GBP £

USD $

Euro €

4 weeks

£2,900

$4,060

€3,300

6 weeks

£3,400

$4,760

€3,880

8 weeks

£3,900

$5,460

€4,450

10 weeks

£4,400

$6,160

€4,980

12 weeks

£4,900

$6,860

€5,580

What’s included?

  • Placement (Sydney)
  • Accommodation (homestay)
  • Food (breakfast & dinner)
  • Comprehensive insurance including travel, health & liability cover
  • Detailed role description
  • CV & Interview training
  • Video interview with your host company
  • Agreement signed with your host company
  • Monthly group video call to get updates and ask questions
  • Visa assistance
  • Pre-trip training with our UK team
  • Airport transfers on arrival
  • Orientation
  • Ongoing training from host company
  • Support from staff in Sydney
  • 24/7 emergency support
  • Certificate of completion
  • References

What’s not included?

  • Flights
  • Visa
  • Local travel costs
  • Lunches

Read more about our Australia short term placements here.

China

Placement Year International - Paid work in China

China TEFL course & paid teaching

Duration
GBP £

USD $

Euro €

12 months

£595

$800

€650

What’s included?

  • Guaranteed paid teaching placement
  • Salary – up to £1,700 / $2,300 / €1,900 per month
  • 120 hour TEFL course
  • Accommodation
  • Flights
  • CV & Interview training
  • Video interview with your school
  • Agreement signed with your school
  • Monthly group video call to get updates and ask questions
  • Pre-trip training with our UK team
  • Visa documents & assistance
  • Airport transfers on arrival
  • Hotel accommodation on arrival
  • Paid holiday
  • Teacher training course
  • Health Insurance
  • Work permit
  • Mandarin course
  • Tour of Shanghai
  • Orientation day
  • Bank account assistance
  • Support and feedback on your work
  • Social events
  • Can join with friends
  • Flexible start dates
  • 24/7 emergency support
  • Certificate of completion
  • References

 

What’s not included?

  • Police check £26
  • Legalisation of police check, degree & TEFL certificate £380
  • Visa £151
  • Utility bills (electricity, gas and water for your apartment) around £50 per month
  • Food £120 per month (estimated)
  • Residence permit RMB 800 (around £90) for 365 days
  • Local travel costs
  • Vaccinations

Read more about our China TEFL course & paid Teaching placements here.

Maldives

Placement Year International - Hospitality placements in the Maldives

Maldives Hospitality

Duration
GBP £

USD $

Euro €

6 to 12 months

£1,600

$2,200

€1,800

What’s included?

  • Placement
  • Accommodation
  • Food
  • Salary
  • Work permit
  • Visa documents & assistance
  • Detailed role description
  • CV & Interview training
  • Video interview with your host company
  • Agreement signed with your host company
  • Monthly group video call to get updates and ask questions
  • Pre-placement training with our UK team
  • Airport transfers on arrival and departure
  • Orientation
  • Ongoing training from host company
  • 24/7 emergency support
  • Certificate of completion
  • References

What’s not included?

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Local travel costs
  • Vaccinations

Read more about our Maldives Hospitality placements here.

Nepal

Placement Year International - Business placements in Nepal

Nepal Business

Duration

GBP £

USD $

Euro €

2 months

£1,800

$2,500

€2,150

3 months

£2,200

$3,050

€2,650

4 months

£2,600

$3,650

€3,150

5 months

£3,000

$4,200

€3,650

Extra months

£400

$600

€500

What’s included?

  • Placement
  • Accommodation
  • Food
  • Visa documents & assistance
  • Detailed role description
  • CV & Interview training
  • Video interview with your host company
  • Agreement signed with your host company
  • Monthly group video call to get updates and ask questions
  • Pre-placement training with our UK team
  • Airport transfers on arrival
  • Orientation
  • Ongoing training from host company
  • 24/7 emergency support
  • Certificate of completion
  • References

What’s not included?

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Visa
  • Local travel costs
  • Vaccinations

Read more about our Nepal Business placements here.

Thailand

Thailand All Programmes (except TEFL teaching, see below)

Duration
GBP £

USD $

Euro €

6 to 12 months

£1,600

$2,200

€1,800

What’s included?

  • Placement
  • Accommodation
  • Food
  • Salary
  • Work permit
  • Visa documents & assistance
  • Detailed role description
  • CV & Interview training
  • Video interview with your host company
  • Agreement signed with your host company
  • Monthly group video call to get updates and ask questions
  • Pre-placement training with our UK team
  • Airport transfers on arrival
  • Orientation
  • Ongoing training from host company
  • 24/7 emergency support
  • Certificate of completion
  • References

What’s not included?

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Visa (usually around £50 / $70 / €60)
  • Local travel costs
  • Vaccinations

Read more about our Thailand Business placements here, Hospitality placements here, Thailand Leisure, Sports & Recreation placements here and Thailand International School placements here.

Thailand TEFL course & paid teaching

Duration
GBP £

USD $

Euro €

6 to 12 months

£1,300

$1,750

€1,450

What’s included?

  • 120 Hour TEFL course in Thailand
  • Job guarantee
  • Salary (around £650 / month) 
  • Work permit
  • Visa documents & assistance
  • Detailed role description
  • CV & Interview training
  • Video interview with your host company
  • Agreement signed with your school
  • Monthly group video call to get updates and ask questions
  • Pre-trip training with our UK team
  • Airport transfers on arrival
  • Orientation
  • 24/7 emergency support
  • Certificate of completion
  • References

What’s not included?

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Visa (usually around £50 / $70 / €60)
  • Local travel costs
  • Vaccinations
  • Accommodation & Food (budget around £200 / month) 

Read more about our Thailand TEFL course & paid Teaching placements here.

United Kingdom

Placement Year International - Business placements in the UK

UK Business

Duration
GBP £

USD $

Euro €

Up to 12 months

£1,200

$1,650

€1,350

What’s included?

  • Placement
  • Detailed role description
  • CV & Interview training
  • Video interview with your host company
  • Agreement signed with your host company
  • Monthly group video call to get updates and ask questions
  • Pre-placement training with our UK team
  • Orientation
  • Ongoing training from host company
  • Support from UK staff
  • 24/7 emergency support
  • Certificate of completion
  • References

What’s not included?

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Visa (if required)
  • Local travel costs
  • Accommodation
  • Food

Read more about our UK Business placements here.

UK Hospitality

Duration

GBP £

USD $

Euro €

Up to 12 months

£0

$0

€0

What’s included?

  • Paid placement
  • CV & Interview training
  • Monthly group video call to get updates and ask questions
  • Pre-placement training with our UK team
  • Support from UK staff
  • 24/7 emergency support
  • Certificate of completion
  • Food (on-shift)
  • Detailed role description
  • Video interview with your host company
  • Agreement signed with your host company
  • Orientation
  • Ongoing training from host company
  • References

What’s not included?

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Visa
  • Local travel costs
  • Accommodation
  • Food (off-shift)

Read more about our UK Hospitality placements here.

UK Short-term

Duration
GBP £

USD $

Euro €

1 month

£900

$1,250

€1,000

2 months

£1,000

$1,375

€1,125

3 months

£1,100

$1,500

€1,250

1 week *

£200

$300

€250

* Accommodation (half board) 

What’s included?

  • Placement
  • Detailed role description
  • CV & Interview training
  • Video interview with your host company
  • Agreement signed with your host company
  • Monthly group video call to get updates and ask questions
  • Pre-placement training with our UK team
  • Orientation
  • Ongoing training from host company
  • Support from UK staff
  • 24/7 emergency support
  • Certificate of completion
  • References

What’s not included?

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Visa (if required)
  • Local travel costs
  • Accommodation and food (can be arranged for you, see prices above)

Read more about our UK Short-term placements here.

Vietnam

Placement Year International - Hospitality placements in Vietnam

Vietnam Hospitality

Duration
GBP £

USD $

Euro €

6 to 12 months

£1,600

$2,200

€1,800

What’s included?

  • Placement
  • Salary
  • On-shift food
  • Detailed role description
  • CV & Interview training
  • Video interview with your host company
  • Agreement signed with your host company
  • Monthly group video call to get updates and ask questions
  • Pre-placement training with our UK team
  • Orientation
  • Ongoing training from host company
  • 24/7 emergency support
  • Certificate of completion
  • References

What’s not included?

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Visa
  • Local travel costs
  • Vaccinations

Read more about our Vietnam Hospitality placements here.

How do I apply?

It's easy and quick!

Complete our short application form including uploading your CV and Cover Letter. Please clearly state in your Cover Letter which destination and type of placement you are interested in.

Got more questions? Send us a message!

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