IAESTE The International Association of the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience (IAESTE) is a student exchange programme with over 80 countries worldwide. In the UK IAESTE is managed by The British Council with funding contributions from The Department of Business, Innovation & Skills, The Scottish and Welsh Government and The Department of Education, Northern Ireland. IAESTE provides work placements abroad in science, engineering, technology and architecture. It’s paid and runs over the summer months for 6-12 weeks. Register early and apply in February.