ISB World Of Work - Student Handbook

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TheInternational SchoolofBrussels

WHAT IS

Prepares students for life beyond ISB and creates authentic opportunities to experience'real-life'workenvironments

The work experience consists of 2 consecutive full-time weeks (unpaid) with a company/organisation in Belgium during the summer (between 29June-21August2026)

Opentograde9-10-11students

Important: priority will be given to students who have not yet participated intheprogramme

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applicationform

Studentswillprovidetheir Availability

Areasofinterest

Coverletter

Interview

IfthestudentisselectedfortheWorldofWorkprogramme, theywillproceedtoaninterviewroundwiththeWoWteam.

Mandatoryassignments

Priortotheirplacement,studentswillbeaskedtocomplete3 to4mandatoryassignments,forexample,a1-minute “elevatorpitch”.

Placement

Studentplacementswillbedonebasedontheavailable companiesandthestudent’sprofileandinterests.The companysupervisorandthestudentwillbeputincontact beforethestartoftheworkexperience.

KEY ASPECTS & GOALS OF

Gain experienceby putting togetherajob application

Undertake assignments relatedtothe workplace priortothe placement

Undertake specifictasks targetedata rangeofskills duringthework experience

Completea reflectionof the experience andgive constructive feedback

KEY DATES & DEADLINES

Application Deadline Friday 23 January, 2026 18:00

Interview Process

2-13 February, 2026 (Lunch time or after school)

Notification of Selection Friday 13 March, 2026

Assignments Given From mid-March to mid-June, 2026

Introduction to company May 2026

Work Experience

2 consecutive weeks between 29 June - 21 August, 2026

Reflection & Review At the end of the work experience

DO YOU WANT TO JOIN

Ifyouareinterestedinthisexcitingopportunityto challengeanddevelopyourself,pleasesubmityour applicationusingthefollowingform

Ifyouhaveanyquestionsfeelfreetocontact

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