Work & Study Experiences Abroad Australia, Canada, United States October 2014

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BACHELOR’S DEGREE 12 YEARS OF EDUCATION GRADUATE CERTIFICATE WORK INTERNSHIP DOCTORAL DEGREE YR 1 HONOR’S THESIS 1° MASTERS OR GRADUATE DIPLOMA RESEARCH 1° MASTERS OR GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN COURSEWORK 2 ° YEAR MASTERS IN RESEARCH 2 ° YEAR MASTERS IN COURSEWORK DOCTORAL DEGREE YR 2 YEAR 2 YEAR

In order to work in Australia while being a student (or recent graduate) in Europe, students can apply for the “Student Visa” which combines studying (even just English as a foreign language) and work. Students are not requested to study for extended periods of time, the majority of the local ESL schools help students being placed in professional and unprofessional jobs alike. This visa covers students from 18 to 31 years of age. The “ Working Holiday Visa” doesn’t require European individuals to study; be reminded that professional jobs or internships require an advanced knowledge of English (C1 equivalent recommended). This visa covers students from 18 to 30 years of age.

Visitor Visa Up to 12 weeks study Not allowed to work Working Holiday Visa Aged 18 – 30 Up to 17 weeks study Can work for up to 6 months with one employer. Extension to a 2° year permitted but includes certain pre-requisites Student Visa Must study on a CRICOS ( Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students) registered course Must pay Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the entire length of their visa Must do a health check prior to receiving the visa Must maintain a minimum of 80% attendance on their course Can work part-time (maximum 40 hours every 2 weeks) during term time and full time in holiday periods. Minimum wage exceeds AUS$ 16 per hour

BACHELOR’S DEGREE 11/12 YEARS OF EDUCATION CERTIFICATE OR DIPLOMA PROGRAMS CEGEP (Quebec only) WORK INTERNSHIPS DOCTORAL DEGREE MASTER’S DEGREE ACADEMIC TRACKPROFESSIONAL TRACK EXPERIENCE

In order to work in Canada while being a student (or recent graduate) in Europe, students can apply for the “Student Work Permit” which combines studying (even just English as a foreign language) and work. Students are requested to study first and then work. The work component may be as long as the study option. The majority of the local ESL schools help students being placed at professional and unprofessional positions alike. This visa covers students from 18 to 30 years of age. The “ Working Holiday” in Canada doesn’t require European individuals to study (even just English ESL), but professional jobs/internships require an advanced knowledge of English (C1 equivalent recommended). This visa covers students from 18 to 35 and it covers 1 year in length (work up to 6 months)

Tourist Permit Up to 6 months of study (English ESL) Allowed to work (unprofessional jobs) “Student Work Permit” in conjunction with “Study Permit” Aged 18 – 30 Up to 17 weeks study Can work for and study for periods over 6 months (first study, then work) Working Holiday Visa Covers professional (unpaid) and unprofessional (paid) work experiences High level of English required (C1 equivalent) years of age 1,000 visas available for Italians every year Minimum wage exceeds CAN$ 9 per hour

BACHELOR’S DEGREE 12 YEARS OF EDUCATION CERTIFICATE OR DIPLOMA PROGRAMS DOCTORAL DEGREE MASTER’S DEGREE ACADEMIC TRACKPROFESSIONAL TRACK EXPERIENCE WORK INTERNSHIPS ASSOCIATE’S DEGREE

Regulations in the US for non-American students who want to work as interns are ruled under the F-1 and J-1 visas F-1 Visa : for individuals who study in the US prior to work J-1 Visa : for individuals and students who study in the US for short periods of time (ESL not included) Minimum wage in the US exceeds US$ 9 per hour

EXAMPLES OF PROGRAMS

PROFESSIONAL INTERNSHIPS Internships all over Australia in various industries/subjects Includes one week preparation to the Australian work environment (job search + resume + interview) Students receive a reference letter and a work statement from the employer Students’ English level will be matched to the working requirements

PROFESSIONAL INTERNSHIPS Internships all over Canada in various industries Experience work and study at the same time (50/50 ratio) Students receive a letter and a certificate at the end of their experience Students’ English level will be related to the work requirements

PROFESSIONAL INTERNSHIPS Internships all over USA in various industries Experience work relations and experiences in the Country Students receive a letter and a certificate at the end of their experience Students’ English level will be related to the work requirements

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