Why Choose us?

Placement Year International are experts at arranging Business placements and internships with host companies in Australia, Nepal, Thailand, the UK and Virtually. Additionally, our range of paid Hospitality and Events placements in 4 & 5 Star hotels in China, the Maldives, Thailand the UK and Vietnam enables hospitality students and recent graduates to work in some of the best hotel properties in the world. We have strong partnerships with global brands and smaller boutique hotels and believe that work placements should be mutually beneficial for you and our partner organisations alike.

You can start most of our programmes any month of the year. Tell us your ideal start date and we will agree one as close as possible. Choose your duration; depending on your destination, it could be anything from 2 months during a summer holiday, up to 12 months placement as part of your degree or after graduating.

Everybody’s different. Matching your degree subject, interests, skills, previous experience and university requirements (if joining as part of your degree) to our partner host companies’ requests ensures long-term success.

The costs vary depending on the destination you choose for your placement or internship. For all destinations we charge a £200 Acceptance Fee. This confirms your commitment to our programme. It’s 100% refundable if we can’t find you a suitable work placement.

You pay for your flights, visa and insurance (if required) and a placement arrangement fee. These are only due after we confirm your host company and you can spread out the costs.

Many placements pay a salary or stipend and some also provide accommodation, food, airport transfers and work permit. We will invite you to monthly group zoom calls to meet other people on our programme, ask your questions and get regular updates from our friendly staff at our Brighton office. Support from our local staff in your destination is also included.

In return for your hard work and new ideas many of our partner organisations pay you a local salary. Use this to help towards the cost of your flight and visa or simply use it as spending money during your stay. Contact us to find out how this varies between destinations.

Like the idea of working abroad, but worried about culture shock? Living in a new and different culture can be a challenge. It can also be huge fun and we believe that’s a valuable part of your experience. We’re committed to you and our international partners so we have staff in the UK and abroad who help you adapt to your exciting new life both before and during your stay.

If you’re off to China on our teaching programme then a short Mandarin language course is included after you arrive in Shanghai. It’ll teach you the basics to help you settle in and communicate with your new colleagues (and it’s a lot of fun!).

Work hard, integrate yourself and you might find your work placement or internship leads to a future job. Our interns have been offered jobs with global brands in China, Thailand, the UK and other countries.

Australia is our most popular destination for Business placements and internships and it’s easy to see why. A strong economy, great way of life, and fantastic travel opportunities make trips enjoyable and worthwhile. Choose from opportunities in everything from Accounting and Finance, to Marketing and Sales, Business development, Events, IT, HR and more.

Business and tourism are growing rapidly in China. China’s luxury hotel industry is growing faster than in any other country and their schools constantly request international graduates to help educate their next generation. Now’s a very exciting time to get involved. It also stands out on a CV!

As an international tourist hub, Thailand consistently ranks in the top 10 preferred holiday destinations globally. It’s a great time to gain experience within Thailand’s luxury hotel industry. We also offer a range of business placements as well as Sports, Leisure and Recreation and Teaching placements for graduates in Thailand. In your free time you’ll also have plenty of awe-inspiring beaches and temples to visit.

The Maldives is famous around the world for offering some of the most luxurious holidays that money can buy. If you join one of our hospitality placements in the Maldives you will be working with highly trained colleagues to provide some of the best holiday experiences available on the planet. We don’t think you’ll get bored of the surroundings either!

Our UK programme is popular with international students studying at UK universities and who want to stay in the UK for their placement year. You can also join if you are from the UK and don’t want to spend time travelling abroad – leave us to arrange your placement so you can stay focussed on your studies and work. UK work placements are based in London and the south east of England.

Vietnam is the perfect destination for people wanting to embrace south east Asian culture in a country less developed than Thailand. You’ll still gain experience at a 5 star hotel in a beautiful coastal setting and you’ll have fantastic opportunities for getting off the beaten track in your free time.

Our partner host companies are serious about you. Your ideas, fresh perspective and dealings with their customers really matter. Our objective is to arrange a placement or internship where you gain real work experience in a role of your choice. You will receive training from colleagues at your host company while also making contacts in the industry. Overall, the experience should be worthwhile for you and your host company. 

All our interns are assigned a local work supervisor who will give you initial training, set your work tasks, give you guidance, support and feedback on your work to help you develop during your placement.

Joining as part of your university degree? Our staff will help complete all university documents confirming your contribution to the work placement to ensure the experience counts towards your degree.

If required, we will arrange for you to spend time researching your Final Year Project or Dissertation as part of your work placement. Tell us your requirements and we will discuss these with your host company before you arrive to help you get started.