English plus Work

  Australia

Term: Throughout the year 
Dates:

Description: The English + Work Program at Universal English College (GV Sydney) provides Student Visa and Working Holiday Visa students the opportunity to learn English and secure paid employment in temporary or casual non-professional roles.

Types of Jobs
The Job Offer Guarantee will apply to 3 key industry categories:
* Hospitality bar staff, waiters and baristas
* General unskilled labour (eg factory work, picking and packing, supermarket night-fill, hotel room service, working for charities and promotions work)
* Farm work fruit and vegetable picking and packing in rural Australia

You can select any 2 of the 3 categories as your preferred job offer categories. If you select Hospitality, you must have relevant practical experience in this area otherwise you must select from the other 2 categories.

Courses
- Experienced and supportive teaching staff with tertiary & TESOL credentials
- High quality courses Full-time courses, accredited by the National ELT Accreditation Scheme
- Positive and friendly learning environment
- English Only Policy
- Good mix of nationalities over 30 different nationalities each year
- Wide range of courses including General English, Academic English, Cambridge preparation,
- Ability to customise your full-time General English program select 2 electives every 4 week unit ·Extensive range of direct further studies pathways to Australian high schools, colleges and universities
- Courses from 1-52 weeks

Services
- 360° Personal Care and Study Plan monthly interview with teachers- set study goals & discuss progress
- Friendly student services staff
- Safe and friendly homestay
- Work placement assistance
- Airport pick-up services
- Social activity program
- Close attention to student needs

Facilities
- Superb central city location
- 39 modern, air-conditioned classrooms
- Multipurpose science, art and cooking room
- 3 computer rooms with 19 inch flat screen PCs
- Free Internet and email access
- Wireless access point students can use their own laptop to access the Internet on campus
- Large library managed by qualified librarians
- 3 student areas with vending machine and microwave
- Table Tennis and Piano

Highlights:
Courses
English for Communication:
- General English (GE) Full time
- General English (GE) Part time

English for Further Study:
- High School Preparation (HSP)
- English for Academic Purposes (EAP)
EAP 1 Introductory
EAP 2 Vocational
EAP 3 University

English for Examination Preparation:
- Cambridge Preliminary English Test (PET)
- Cambridge First Certificate in English (FCE)
- Cambridge Advanced English (CAE)
- IELTS Preparation Course

Other Programs:
- Study Tours
- Work Experience
- Teen Holiday Program

Qualifications: Students interested in undertaking an internship in Australia need to have an Upper Intermediate level of English. For the English plus work program and intermediate level of English is required.

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to European and Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Australia Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• In-Person Interview when Feasible
• Resume
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Job and Internship Network

Global Village Sydney (Universal English College) 's Mission Statement: Global Village Sydney (Universal English College), established in 1988, is a leading provider of English language courses to international students. Located in the heart of Sydney, GV Sydney offers a comprehensive range of English courses as well as full support for students during their stay in Australia. Our modern premises and facilities provide for an exceptional English study experience in Sydney.

Year Founded: 1988