OPUS Working Holiday

satisfied working holiday student Student testimonial: Camilla Batista

Name: Camila Batista
Country: Brazil

I like working in a bar as there is always music around you and the people I work with are great fun.

Kaplan Aspect’s Paid Work and Study Program, OPUS, makes learning abroad affordable and gives you the opportunity to gain valuable international work experience! The OPUS working holiday program is unique to Kaplan Aspect in Australia and New Zealand and is available to all Working Holiday Visa holders.

The OPUS Working Holiday program consists of a short English course, job search assistance, sight seeing and travel opportunities after work and a guaranteed placement in paid work.

The program is ideal for students who would like to experience the culture and lifestyle in Australia or New Zealand in an affordable way.

Program Facts

Length:
Australia: Up to 16 weeks + job offer
New Zealand: Up to 12 weeks + job offer 
   
Recommended ages: 18 - 30

Minimum English level: Lower Intermediate with good spoken English

Application: Entry to the program is subject to passing an online English test and a telephonic interview

Hours of tuition per week: 21 hours

Maximum hours of paid work per week: Students can work full time after they complete their course; the minimum period of study is 5 weeks in Australia and 4 weeks in New Zealand, the max is 12 weeks.

Start Dates 2008: Every Monday (apart from Bank holidays)

Visa regulations: OPUS Working Holiday is available to all students with a Working Holiday Visa and permissions to work

Example employers: Retail stores, cafes, restaurants, hotels (previous experience required) and cleaning and fruit picking

Earning potential: Most jobs will be paid at the minimum wage applicable in each destination.
Australia: Sydney: AUD 12.00/hr 
                  Perth: AUD 9.00/hr
New Zealand: NZD 11.25/hr

Schools and Prices

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Certificates

In today’s global environment international experience is valued as highly as education. The unique OPUS program offers students to find work within an English speaking country, improve their English skills and make a valuable addition to their CV at the same time!

Students who successfully complete their course will receive a certificate of completion from Kaplan Aspect.