British Council Libya is managing a 6-month UK Study Programme for the Libyan Ministry of Planning and is seeking UK English language schools/providers to offer the training. Details of the Ministry's requirements are as follows.

* Up to 5 employees of the Ministry will be taking part in the programme but will be attending different schools.

* Participants will need letters from the selected schools to support their visa applications.

* Placement testing is required upon arrival at the school so each participant is placed on an appropriate course. Most participants will study General English for between 20 to 25 hours per week; however, options for Business English and IELTS Preparation courses for higher level students are preferred. Class size should be of a maximum of 15 multi-national/multi-lingual students.

* The Ministry requires regular reports highlighting progress and any issues with attendance, participation, etc.

* The Ministry has requested a social programme with regular extra-curricular activities and trips to various places of interest.

* Native English speaking Islamic-friendly host families experienced in hosting foreign students will be necessary. Participants will require breakfast and evening meals and accommodation should be walking distance from the school or on a regular bus route. At the beginning and end of the programme airport transfers will be necessary.

* Students should be registered with a local doctor and the local police, provided with travel insurance, set up with UK bank accounts and given access to a welfare officer.