Formed in Advertising, Priscilla Calil decided the fate of the interchange to improve their fluency in English taking into account a major factor in this type of decision: countries that allow the student also work while studying. Instead of choosing the United States or Europe, she sailed to Australia in 2008 and stayed for two and a half years in the country, like Canada and New Zealand, also allows the student to work.

As Priscilla, studying in a country that allows the foreigner to work helps to transform the exchange, effectively, on an investment, not an expense. "The person who goes to six months studying in Australia on arrival and get a job can finance itself there and thus create conditions to stay much longer. This is more difficult in destinations that do not allow foreign students to work. "

Besides remuneration, which helps pay for the English course, the fact that work is an effective way to practice and improve the language, to exercise real, day-to-day, what you learn in the course of English. "People who work while they study tend to achieve fluency in less time," says Priscilla.

On the other hand, in countries where the economic crisis reduces employment opportunities, combined with the constraints of legislation in relation to work for foreigners, which can look cheap, in fact, is more expensive. "These are countries that cost less to arrive, but cost much more you can stay there, even without working. The cost of living is high. The cheap comes out expensive, even, "concludes Priscilla.

Characteristics of the exchange in Australia and Canada:

Australia

Competition between different schools offering different courses, prices etc..
Strong investment in education / education of good quality.
20h weekly to work together with the course (just another way to save money, travel, etc..).
Welcoming people, lifestyle / humor very close to the Brazilian.
Tourism: country rich in diversity (barrier reef, beach, snow, mountain, desert).
Among the 'top 10 cities to live', four are Australian: http://www.citymayors.com/environment/eiu_bestcities.html
In 2012, Perth (city in Western Australia) provide opportunities for a permanent visa (for students with higher qualifications and labor supply in Australia *).
In 2012, students who study higher education in Australia for a minimum period of two years, will have two more years of work visas to the end of the course *.

Canada

It is the 2nd largest country in territorial expansion
16% of the 200 best universities in the world are in Canada: http://www.webometrics.info/graphics.html
Possibility of work-study programs, including training in that area.
Among the 'top 10 cities to live', three are Canadian http://www.citymayors.com/environment/eiu_bestcities.html
Courses cheaper than in Europe
Tourism (skiing, snowboarding, aurora borealis, exuberant nature).
English 'clean', easy to understand.
Possibility of learning English and French in a single country (Montreal, for example).

Service: Working in Australia or Canada

Australia

It is one of the few countries in the world where you can study and work at the same time, even with the level of basic English. The Australian government allows foreign students to work legally up to 20 hours per week, hours that can be divided according to schedule availability and the need of the contractor.

It's easy to find work?

Australia has an excellent economic situation for job seekers while making the exchange. The unemployment rate is very low and the economy is very prosperous. Australia is a country with lots of job offers, especially in the hospitality industry and tourism, where you can find jobs including part-time.

Preparation necessary

• Preparation of your resume in english

• Short courses for some specific functions

• Preparing for job interviews

• How to call for an employer

• How to behave in a "trial" (test)

Note: Every week, the agencies of the City and Manly offer Job Information Planet Info Day, a free service in which the team prepares the student for the Australian labor market, as required above.

Additional Preparation

• Ensure your documents Brazilians

• Make your driver's license and NSW Photocard

• Understanding the public transport system (for the 'coming and going' to work and school)

• Translate documents - NAATI certificate.

• Understand the reading of contracts and policies

Note: The Service Department is the department for this service at all branches of Information Planet in Australia. It functions as a general assistance to students seeking employment. The service is free for customers and provides information and procedures necessary to find a job, discounts for short courses required for you to achieve a specific job and tips on their tax obligations. The Service Department staff is also responsible for the lecture Welcome to Australia, which assists students in their arrival directions important and fundamental for adaptation.

Where to work: jobs depend on where you live and climate of the time, since many places have large supply of jobs according to the season. Here's some information about places and job opportunities:

· Cairns, is a small town full of tourists, is an interesting place for short stays. It's a little hard to find long-term employment, due to lack of vacancies for jobs outside of the tourist season.

· Sydney: Main center of economic development and tourism in Australia and the city with the greatest potential for employment. Wage cost and life are balanced, which enables a good quality of life.

· Brisbane: The city offers a cost of living and wages slightly lower than in other major cities. Brisbane is 60 minutes from the coast and has less demand by tourists. Job opportunities in the region are concentrated mainly in the local market.

· Gold Coast can be considered a tourist resort with 37 kilometers of beach. It is very easy to find employment in high season for hotels and restaurants.

· Melbourne: It is an important city for the national economy. You will probably find a good job if your language level is at least intermediate.

· Perth: Due to mineral resources, Perth was the leader of economic development in Australia in previous years. The unemployment rate is low and independent of their level, you will not have trouble finding a job in Perth.

Canada

How to make a program / English course of study + work (Work + Study), which allows foreigners to work legally in Canada?

In the Canadian summer, begins the season of summer jobs. The opportunities are concentrated in major cities like Vancouver and Toronto. In general, just be allowed to work and a good level of English. Traditional options of paid work in restaurants, convenience stores, coffee shops and department stores continue with strong demand in the country. The retail chain stores also hire students as well as hotels and resorts.

Some programs offer the ability to work and study in Canada. The name varies from one school to another, or even the name is the same, but the program may vary slightly. But overall, there are three popular programs: WEP, CO-OP and OPUS.

Meet the prerequisites:

• Candidates must be proactive, independent and have some work experience to join a specific area or be willing to work in hospitality.

• The work may be paid or voluntary and the level of English varies according to the program period.

WEP (Work Experience Program)

WEP can vary from one school to another, but in this program, the student first studying and then working. To register for the WEP is necessary intermediate level of English. The minimum time of this program is 24 weeks (12 + 12 work study). The number of weeks of study is always equal to the number of working week. The Student has also, in some schools the option to work and study at the same time when deciding on a course of at least 6 months. Not having the option to choose the desktop, usually fast food services, restaurants, cafes and bars in Canada. The work is unpaid and has no limits on hours. At the end of the program (study + work), the student receives a certificate of completion.
CO-OP

It is a program of study and work, which can be paid or unpaid, ranging from one school to another. To make the CO-OP is necessary to have an intermediate level of English. As with WEP, the student studies first and then works, but you can choose the area you want to act. The minimum time of this program is 24 weeks (12 + 12 work study). In this case, the time of study can be greater than the work, if the student need to improve the English prefer to work or even less. The student also receives a certificate on completion of the program (study + work).

OPUS

This is a program in which students study and work at the same time. To do this, you must have advanced level of English. The minimum duration for the OPUS is 26 weeks. Students studying for eight weeks off work and then go to school full-time and part-time work, receiving a certificate on completion of the program. Still other possibilities exist as programs 'sandwich' (studies - work - back in school) or integrated programs in which they study and work from the beginning.

What is included in the programs + Work Study

• English test and interview

• Course

• Preparation for interview

• Scheduling of interviews

• Monitoring of school during the work

• 12, 24, 36, 48 or 52 weeks of course / paid work

Information:

Renato Carrelas - renato@raf.com.br

RAF Communications - Tel / Fax: 11 5573-8916

www.raf.com.br