The European Centre for Modern Languages (ECML) recruits trainees twice a year for a paid training period of 6 months. 

 

The main role of the ECML, which is a body of the Council of Europe, is to serve in general the implementation of language policies and the promotion of innovative approaches to the learning and teaching of modern languages.

Four specialist areas are proposed corresponding to 4 different types of traineeships:

-The web site specialisation

-The programme and logistics specialisation

-The documentation specialisation

-The finances and general administration specialisation

 

Who can apply

• Citizens or residents in one of the member states (see list of member states).
• Hold a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)
• Have a good command of at least one of the Council of Europe’s working languages (English or French) through knowledge of both is advantageous and might make the difference in order to get selected.

Conditions

A monthly subsistence allowance of EUR 720 is granted.

A deduction of approximately 25 Euros is made each month from the trainees’ allowance to cover the costs of insurance during the stay.

 

Deadlines

– 30 June (for the period October-March);

– 31 January (for the period April-Sept).

 Find out more here.