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Jun 2019
20m 47s

School Allocation

BRITISH COUNCIL
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Bethan, Conor and Olivia chat about placement and school allocations. From receiving your exact school information and location from overseas partners, to contacting your school for the first time, they provide advice and reflect on their own experiences working abroad. 

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