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Work as a volunteer in Australia and improve your English! DESCRIPTION :
This program is designed for students coming from France, Germany, Italy, Spain or Japan, as their native languages are the main foreign languages taught in Australia. It’s a volunteer work in Australian primary or secondary schools as a Language Teacher’s Assistant (LTA). The assistant fully participates in the Australian schools and in the extra curricular activities arranged by the school. He/she will assist in a school’s language program and contribute in both language and cross-cultural education in the school and the wider community. The program is selective and it is an opportunity for the participant to improve his/her English.
The program may take place in any Australian states (mainly in regional cities). The selected schools are from both the government and private school sectors.
SCHOOL TYPE :
Public and private schools.
ACCOMMODATION :
Accommodation and meals are provided by the school.
Accommodation’s type:
- Australian host families (in an apartment);
- School’s boarding house.
Lunch may be at the participant’s own expense.
ELIGIBILITY :
Applicants must be:
- educated native French, Italian, Spanish, German or Japanese language speakers;
- university or high school graduates;
- self reliant, especially in respect of socialising, and sufficient initiative to make own opportunities to improve their English.
They must also:
- intend to pursue a career in education in their home country: this must be clear demonstrated by a course of study background that is at least related to the field of education, or a background of work experience that is able to be related professionally or para professionally to education.
- have a good command of English (minimum IELTS score: 5.5);
- have a positive, open and flexible outlook, and benefit personally towards their career goals, from the experience and cultural interaction;
- have positive personal and professional references;
- have a valid police clearance from the participant’s country, stating that he/she has no serious criminal record and that he/she is suitable for working with young students.
DEADLINE :
6 months before departure.
PROCEDURES :
Please apply through the application form below.
CONDITIONS - WORK AS A VOLUNTEER IN AUSTRALIA AND IMPROVE YOUR ENGLISH! :
The academic year starts late January/very early February and last until mid December.
VISA:
Participants should apply to the Special Program Processing Centre for a ‘Temporary Resident Visa for SLAP (The School Language Assistants Program) participants (visa subclass 416 (subregulation 416.222(c))”.
POCKET MONEY
Please note that the LTA’ visa conditions specify they cannot work other than for the school; (no casual work in Australia during the summer vacation).
Living cost: Big Mac Price Index: Australia= $ 2.95; UK= $ 4.06; EU. = $ 3.73 (according to “The Economist” data, 2006).
ACCESS/TRANSPORTATION
Regular airlines: Air France, Quantas, Cathay Pacific etc …and national flights within Australia.
PRICE INCLUDES :
- Administration fees
- Host School placement
- Accommodation/board arrangement provided by the school
- Nacel facilitation of the program throughout the stay
- Airport pick-up and transfer provided by the school
- Support, assistance and 24 hours emergency phone number during the whole program
PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE :
- International airfare
- International Travel insurance
- Local transport
- Visa, passport and medical exam fees
- Extra language courses
- Personal expenses and pocket money
- Medical and Emergency Repatriation Insurance (may be provided by Nacel for an extra cost)
- Application fees (35 euros)
