Language Teacher Assistant in Australia

  Australia

• Melbourne: 
Melbourne
• Sydney: 
Sydney
• Gold Coast: 
Gold Coast
• Brisbane: 
Brisbane
• New South Wales: 
Canberra
• Queensland: 
Cairns

Durations of Program: 9-12 weeks, 3-6 months and 7-12 months
Typical Duration of Program: 7-12 months
Dates: From late January/very early February and last until mid December.

Description: 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.

An applicant may participate for a Term, Semester or School year.

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.

The academic year starts late January/very early February and last until mid December.

Highlights: 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).

Qualifications: Eligibility: from 21 to 30 years old.
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.

An interview is organized with the applicant before final acceptance is given.

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))".

Minimum Education: Bachelor of Arts

Cost in US$: From 1195 euros (3 months)

Salary / Pay: Accommodation and meals are provided by the school. Accommodations type: - Australian host families (in an apartment); - Schools boarding house. Lunch may be at the participants own expense.

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: The volunteer must intend to pursue a career in education in their home country, be self reliant. He/She must have a good command of English and be natic speaker of French, Italian, Spanish, German or Japanese.

Age Range: 21 to 30 years old.

This Program is open to Canadian and European Participants.

Participants Travel to Australia Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Phone Interview
• Resume
• Written Application

Post Services Include:

• Job and Internship Network

Nacel International's Mission Statement: No one learns the same way. No one has the same level. No one has the same goal. Nacel International proposes a large variety of stays abroad, which will help you to develop your personality. Their goal was to provide opportunities for students to extend language learning and knowledge of another culture through a well-organized and affordable summer program. These programs bring people together enhancing cultural and linguistic awareness and to promote international friendship and harmony.

Year Founded: 1957