OPUS Paid Work and Study Australia

Work and Study Australia

  • OPUS AUS Student in KitchenHelp pay for your studies and experience a new culture
  • Communicate in English at work and develop your language skills at school
  • Gain work experience in another language and increase your job opportunities
  • Study course length from 5 weeks to 9 months (depending on visa status)
  • Apply in 5 easy steps (see application section below)
Example of work placements in Australia
  • Retail Stores
  • Cafés
  • Restaurants
  • Hotels (previous experience required for some roles)
  • Office/Hotel Cleaning
  • Fruit picking/ Farm work OPUS AUS Koalas

Accommodation options in Australia

  • Homestay
  • Student apartments  
  • Student residence
Why Work & Study in Australia
  • Enjoy great climate year round
  • Work & live in friendly and laid back culture
  • Take some time off and discover the Australian Outback
  • Visit the Great barrier reef
  • Go Skiing in the Australian Mountains
  • Learn to Surf on one of its many stunning beaches

OPUS Australia - Camila 2


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.

 

Course Facts

OPUS AUSTRALIA 

OPUS English Australia

Improve your English speaking, listening, writing and reading skills, gain customer service skills and gain assistance in finding part time work with 3 guaranteed job interviews.

Overview:
5 months of Intensive English and 3 guaranteed job interviews with the potential to work up to 3 months of part-time paid work
6 months of Intensive English and 3 guaranteed job interviews with the potential to work up to 4 months of part-time paid work
9 months of Intensive English and 3 guaranteed job interviews with the potential to work up to 7 months of part-time paid work

Course Structure: 28 lessons/week (including 8 electives)
(Lessons are 45 minutes) - 21hours of lessons

Recommended ages: 18 - 30

Minimum English level: Intermediate

Locations: Brisbane 

2010 Start dates: Jan 4, Mar 22*, Apr 12, Jun 21, Sep 27, Oct 18*

* Start dates are not available for the 9-month program

Note: English for Professionals and Exam preparation (IELTS/TOEIC/Cambridge) classes are available. Please indicate on your application form that this is of interest to you.

Visa information available at: http://www.immi.gov.au/students/students/chooser/570.htm

OPUS Working Holiday Australia

Opus Working Holiday Visa course. If you are eligible (please see link below), you are entitled under the Working Holiday visa scheme to work for several employers over a 12 month period and study up to 4 months. 

Note: You can only work with the same employer for a 6 month period. 

Overview: English course from 12-17 weeks + 3 guaranteed job interviews and the potential to work up to 6 months

Course Structure: 28 lessons/week (including 8 electives)
(Lessons are 45 minutes) - 21hours of lessons

Age eligibility: 18 - 30

Minimum English level: Lower Intermediate with good spoken English (Intermediate level prior to job interviews)

Locations: Brisbane

Start dates: Every Monday (except Bank Holidays)

Working holiday visa: click here for more information on getting a Working Holiday visa in Australia

 

Application

Apply in 5 easy steps:

  1. Request and complete an application form, available from your Kaplan International Colleges representative
  2. Upon receipt of your application we will send you our free English test and let you know your current English level
  3. We will request an electronic version of your CV written in English
  4. We will then arrange a telephone interview to test your spoken English
  5. Once you have followed the steps above and we have received payment of the program fees and for any accommodation you wish to book with us, we will send you a booking confirmation and Letter of Acceptance so that you can apply for a student visa if necessary.

Fees

The program fees listed below include tuition and job interviews only. You will also need to budget for accommodation and spending money. However, the money you earn will help you to afford some of your expenses.

Brisbane 2010
OPUS 5 Months5950 AUD
OPUS 6 Months7140 AUD
OPUS 9 Months8850 AUD
Opus Working Holiday 12 weeks4020 AUD
Opus Working Holiday 16 weeks 
Opus Working Holiday 17 weeks5440 AUD