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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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
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
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
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
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
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!
"I thank you for your support. It really was a great experience."
Fabien Shaikh, Nottingham Trent University
Nepal Business, Jan 2022
"Did a great job at finding me a placement in my chosen country and in my chosen field - especially given the difficulties of Covid and restricted travel."
Harry Moore, Loughborough University
"I always wanted to work in the UK as it has a rich culture. I have expanded my global connections. You were very helpful and informative."
Charmian Chang, University of Surrey
"I improved my communication, confidence, team work skills. Placement Year International is highly professional and organised. The communication and assistance was great, even after everything was sorted out with contracts!"
Feruza Shakir, University of Huddersfield
"Your service and that of your staff has been phenomenal!"
Geoffrey Frey, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
"It is a great established company with a lovely director who is very engaging to interns. I will recommend for my fellow Bournemouth University students."
Mei Smith, Bournemouth University
"I definitely enjoyed my placement in Nepal and the process for applying was made very easy by the team at Placement Year International."
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