Become an IELTS Examiner

We are looking for applications from prospective speaking examiners willing to join our IELTS examination operations in Poland.

You will need:

•  An undergraduate or Master’s degree or a qualification which can be demonstrated to be equivalent to an undergraduate or Master’s degree.

•  A recognised qualification in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) or recognised equivalent as part of a recognised university  award   course.

•  At least 3 years’ full time (or the equivalent part time) relevant TESOL teaching experience (minimum one-year post-certificate level qualification). The majority of this teaching experience must relate to adult students (16 years and over).

•  The required professional attributes and interpersonal skills.

The assessment of professional attributes and interpersonal skills of examiner applicants occurs at three stages of the recruitment process: application form, interview and training. 

Please download all application documents listed at the bottom of this page. In order to apply, email us at Resources.PL@britishcouncil.org the completed application form with scans of the required certificates and diplomas. The maximum size of an email with the attachments should be limited to 10MB. Please do not send us any original documents by post at this stage. Shortlisted candidates invited for the interview will have to present original diplomas and certificates.

Before filling in the application form please read the Guide for Applicants to IELTS Examiner Recruitment and the Examiner Minimum Professional Requirements, both available for download at the bottom of this page. Please ask two referees to email us the filled-in reference request letter, also part of this pack.

Please note that some Applicants may be required to take IELTS at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants must have a pre-existing right to work in Poland.