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My paid Internship at SMBC Bank in the FX team allowed me to witness deals from around the world, ranging from £500 million up to several billions pounds.
Younus, Year 12
At George Green’s School, we recognise the value of work experience. That’s why we offer a programme with in-person and virtual opportunities, as well as paid internships. Students connect with leading organisations, gain real-world experience, shadow professionals, and develop essential skills for their future careers. Learn more about our work experience programme in the sections below.
Year 10 Work Experience – July 2026
George Green’s School is offering Year 10 students the chance to take part in a one-week Work Experience placement during the summer break in July 2026. Spaces are limited, and student eligibility will be based on attendance, punctuality, and behaviour. Students selected must be available for the full week of the placement.
Read below the details on our Year 10 Work Experience opportunities.
Year 10 | In July, we provide a cohort of students with work experience across various different sectors. Students should make an online application and will attend an interview before completing a one-week placement. Details will be provided to students and parents closer to the time
Year 12 | All Students will complete a one week work experience placement in July. There are also additional in person placements throughout the academic year in various sectors from October - August. We also offer paid Internship opportunities lasting up to 4 weeks.
Many of our Year 12 students have gained valuable work experience during half-term and summer holidays across a variety of sectors. Explore some of their experiences below:
Sign up to the following online portals where you gain a certificate for a virtual work experience
Forage: https://www.theforage.com/ - Experience 100's of free job simulations designed by the world's top employers. You are 3.3x more likely to land a job after participating in a job simulation
Springpod- Springpod Virtual Work Experience Search | Springpod - Gain Experience with top employers and universities and gain a certificate. Over 250 companies/ careers. George Greens Students sign up to this in Year 10
Futures for All- https://finder.futuresforall.org/ - Discover in-person, remote and hybrid work experience across a range of sectors with leading businesses
Work experience and volunteering opportunities for students interested in healthcare careers.
Work Experience
| Healthcare Horizons - Barts Health 1 week | Clinical work experience |
1 week work experience in an East London GP surgery/ practice to support healthcare students. Speak with Miss Ahmed directly about these placements | ||
| Great Ormond Street Hospital Young Visitors Programme | UCL Health Sciences Work experience for students aged 16–18 | Queen Mary University of London Medicine & Dentistry | BIWEP | |
Volunteering
Explore volunteering opportunities with leading London hospitals and healthcare organisations, gaining valuable experience, developing new skills and discovering what it’s like to work in a healthcare environment.
| King’s College Hospital | Barts Health NHS Trust Royal London, Mile End and Whipps Cross hospitals. | |
| Moorfields Eye Hospital | UCL Hospitals (UCLH) | Great Ormond Street Hospital |
Through our Career Ready programme, students have the opportunity to take part in a 4-week paid internship at multinational organisations during the summer of Year 12. Here they have the exclusive opportunity to gain an insight into the work place by contributing to real projects, work with professionals at different seniority and earn up to £2000!
Read about our Sixth Form student experience on paid internships here