Nikitas Language Abroad Schools

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P.O. Box 900208 Far Rockaway, New York 11690 United States

Affordable Study and Work Placement in Portugal

Portugal

Location
Portugal: Lisbon

Length of Position
2 months

Dates
April - November

  • Description

    Paid Jobs programme combines a Portuguese course (3 weeks minimum) in Faro, or Lisbon with job placement following the course in Lisbon, Madeira, Algarve, etc. You won't get rich, but you will earn enough to cover basic expenses.

    Your Language skill is an important factor in achieving a quality placement, since it will affect your communication with work colleagues, and your effectiveness in handling certain tasks in a foreign language. You do not have to be fluent to start the program but you are required to be at the Upper Intermediate level when you begin the Work Placement Phase of the program. You will participate in a 3-weeks Refresher course.

    You'll work in a hospitality or retail business. Positions include: kitchen assistant, room maid, waiter/waitress, bartender, reception, laundry personnel, animator, maintenance staff, general assistant, restaurant employee, etc.

    The position offered is likely to be influenced by the applicant's knowledge of Portuguese, previous professional experience, and academic level. Participants may occupy jobs in different departments

    Paid Job Placement: From 2 months

  • Highlights

    Special Offers:

    - 20% discount off tuition cost for 65 days early booking.

    - 10% off lodging for 6 weeks stay in Flat share.

    - 15% off tuition cost for registration completion before Jan 31st for Spring programs

    - 15% off tuition cost for registration completion before April 30th for Summer programs

  • Qualifications

    Program open to nationals from: Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Brunei, Canada, South Korea, Holy See, Iceland, Israel, Japan, Liechtenstein, Mexico, Monaco, Norway, New Zealand, Republic Of Croatia, San Marino, Singapore, Switzerland, U.S.A, Hong Kong (SAR), Macao (EAR) and citizens of The European Union (Belgium, France,Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Denmark, Republic of Ireland, United Kingdom, Greece, Portugal, Spain, Austria, Finland, Sweden, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Bulgaria, Romania)

    Age range: 18 - 35

  • Minimum Education

    High School

  • Job Types

    • Admin (Hospitality, Sports)
    • Admin (Recreation, Parks)
    • Hotel/Restaurant/Hospitality
    • Tourism
  • Languages

    • Portuguese

  • Languages Used as a Medium of Teaching

    • English

  • Cost in US$:

    Contact for Program Cost

  • Salary/Pay

    Minimum wage: 200 - 400 Euro depending on company and previous work experience

  • Experience Required

    no

  • This Program is open to

    American, Australian, Canadian, European, Asian, South African and Kiwi Participants.

  • Participants Travel

    Independently or in Groups

  • Typically Participants Work

    Independently or in Groups of 5+

  • Application Process Involves

    • In-Person Interview when Feasible
    • Letters of Reference
    • Phone/Video Interview
    • Resume
    • Written Application
    • Online Application
  • Year Founded

    2002

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