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Working Holidays at LSI p3
Why book a course with LSI to start yourWorking Holiday experience? p4-5
Working Holidays in the UK p6-7

Combine English study with travel and work, and experience an
exciting new challenge! Working Holiday Programmes areavailable in many English speaking countries offering students
and young people the opportunity to live and work abroad forextended periods of time.

Working Holidays in Canada p8-9
Working Holidays in Australia p10-11

To make the most of yourWorking Holiday, LSI can
prepare you for the challengeahead. LSI has an extensive
network of schools locatedaround the world and wehave many years ofexperience in supportinginternational students on
study abroad programmes.

Working Holidays in New Zealand p12-13

LSI’s intensive languages
courses will prepare you tocommunicate in a work
environment. And our Job
Club will provide the essential
advice you’ll need to findwork and thrive in yournew role.

We offer Working Holidays in:
UK

CanadaAustralia

New Zealand

LSI’s Working Holiday programmes are available to all students eligible for Working Holiday visas in the UK, Canada, Australia
and New Zealand. Our Working Holiday programmes are also available for students studying on a general student visa inAustralia and New Zealand. Please check with the LSI school or your local LSI representative for more information on work
rights in your preferred destination.

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Why book a course with LSI to start
your working holiday experience?
Improve your workplace
English with ourintensive and business
English courses

Designed to meet the specific needs ofworking professionals, our courses focus
on developing proficiency in English
language usage within a corporate
context. Whether you are looking to
improve your written communication foremails, reports and presentations, orseeking to enhance your verbal skills formeetings and negotiations, our courses
offer a comprehensive curriculum
tailored to your professional goals.

Improve your language
skills, increase yourconfidence, and learn
about the local culture

Embark on a transformative languagelearning journey where you not only
enhance your language skills but also
boost your confidence and immerse
yourself into local culture. Our programis designed to provide a holistic
experience, offering dynamic language
lessons tailored to your proficiency level.
Engage in interactive sessions thatemphasize practical communication,
allowing you to apply your new-foundskills in real-life situations.

Many different course
options available tohelp you meet yourprofessional goals

Study our general and intensive English
courses or English for Business courses
in large or small groups. At LSI you canalso choose English for Specific Purposes,
including English for Public Speaking &Presentations, English for Law andEnglish for Medicine. Our schools alsooffer Barista training programmes to help
you get placements in local cafes.**Not all progammes available at all LSI schools.
Please enquire at the time of booking.

LSI Homestays & Residences
Experience a seamless blend of comfort
and cultural immersion with LSI
Homestays and Residences.

Our homestay program offers a unique
opportunity for language learners to livewith local families, providing anauthentic language experience.
For those seeking a more independent
living arrangement, our residences offera secure and convenient option,complete with modern amenities and avibrant community of fellow language
learners. Whether you choose ahomestay or residence, LSI ensures a
supportive environment making yourlanguage learning adventure bothenriching and memorable.

Varied cultural and social
programme helps you tomake new friends from allover the world

Immerse yourself in a vibrant tapestryof cultures and forge global connections
through our varied cultural and social
programmes. Designed to enrich yourexperience, these initiatives provide aplatform for making new friends fromall corners of the world.
Engage in diverse cultural activities,
language exchange events, and social
gatherings that foster a sense ofcommunity. Break down barriers,
broaden your horizons, and create
friendships that last a lifetime.

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LSI Job ClubLSI Job Club, available at all LSI English language schools in the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, and New
Zealand, provides support in finding local work opportunities and an induction scheme to help ourstudents settle into their new jobs.
CV writing skills

A well-crafted CV is crucial for making
a positive first impression on potential
employers. From formatting andlanguage usage to tailoring your CV
for specific roles, through our practical
exercises and personalised feedback,you will gain the confidence andproficiency needed to present
yourself effectively on paper.

Interview training andpractice sessions

Designed to enhance your confidence
and performance in job interviews.
Our Interview Training and Practice
Sessions provide valuable insights into
common interview questions, effective
communication strategies, andsuccessful interview techniques.
Through simulated interview scenariosand constructive feedback, you'll havethe opportunity to refine your responses
and develop a polished interview
presence to make a lasting impression
on potential employers.

Assistance in opening bankaccounts and applying fortax status

Our dedicated support team guides you
through the process of setting up a bankaccount, providing insights into
various banking options and helping
you navigate documentation
requirements. Moreover, we offer
comprehensive assistance inunderstanding and applying for theappropriate tax status, ensuring
compliance with local regulations.
By streamlining these essential
administrative processes, we aim
to alleviate the stress associatedwith financial matters, allowing you
to focus on your personal andprofessional growth.

Learn customer
service skills

In today's competitive businesslandscape, exceptional customer service
is a key differentiator. Through real-worldpractical scenarios you'll gain hands-on
experience, honing your abilities to
exceed customer expectations.

1-to1 counselling for all
working holiday students

We understand the unique challenges
and opportunities that come withembarking on a working holiday, andour specialized counselling sessions
are tailored to address the individual
needs of each student. Whether you'renavigating cultural adjustments, seeking
guidance on employment opportunities,
or striving for a balanced work-life
experience, our experienced counsellors
are dedicated to providing confidential
and personalized support.

Free Job Search and active
Job Board in the school

Our schools provide a plethora of job
listings catering to diverse fields andindustries along with effective job
hunting strategies. We aim to empower
you with the support needed to kickstart
your Working Holiday placement.

Our Jobs Board
includes opportunities
in hospitality, such as
hotel administration,
housekeeping, event
planning; and in foodservice, in bar work,
and work as a barista*.
*Enquire about our Barista courses in Canada, New Zealand,and Australia.

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9Working Holidays in the UK
The Working Holiday is aunique way to experience lifein the UK. Young people aged
18 to 30 can immersethemselves in British culture
and learn English all whilst
working to support theirtravel and study during an
extended stay.
Currently the UK Government is offering
Working Holidays to visitors from aselect number of countries under theYouth Mobility Scheme.

The Youth Mobility Scheme allows you to:• Live and work in the UK for
up to 2 years• Work full-time or part-time in mostindustry sectors• Study full-time or part-time forany period of time during the
lifetime of the visa

• Leave and enter the UK multiple
times during the visa’s time limit• Have the minimum funds tosupport yourself on arrival in the UK(currently set at £1,890)

How LSI can help

Applicants for the Youth Mobility
Scheme need to apply online from theirown country 6 months or less before
travel. You can only apply once for thescheme and visa decisions are usually
made within 3 weeks. There is an annual
cap on visa numbers and once thequota is reached no further applications
will be accepted. The UK Home Officewebsite gives details regarding thecurrent allocations of places for eacheligible country. In addition, if you area citizen of South Korea or Hong Kong,
you will need to be sponsored byyour Government.

When you combine your Working
Holiday with an English language
course at one of LSI’s schools in the UK,
we’ll help you find your feet and makethe most of your time in the UK.
You’ll receive practical advice about
setting up a bank account, accessing
local services, arranging healthinsurance and general travel advice.
Staying with one of our specially vetted
host families provides the ideal
opportunity to familiarise yourself
with the local culture and practice
your English.

“Since I want to study
International
Management I need as
many foreign languages
as possible in order tosucceed with myapplication to University.
The TEF (French test)
and TOEFL are almosta standard must-have.”
INGA KATHARINA RADZIEJEWSKI, GERMANY

Useful Links

In order to apply for the scheme, you will need to fulfil
certain criteria:• Be aged 18 to 30 at thecommencement of the visa

Application Process• Be a citizen of : Australia, Canada,
Japan, Monaco, New Zealand, Taiwan,
Hong Kong or South Korea

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Youth Mobility Scheme

Immigration Rules

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Working Holidays in Canada
Canada is often top of the list
for many travellers. The great
outdoors, from the grandeurof the Rockies to small secluded
lakes and endless forests,
draws many.
But Canada’s appeal lies also in the
country’s reputation as one of the most
liveable countries in the world withcities that are clean, safe, cosmopolitan
and multicultural.
Canada offers Working Holiday Visasas part of the International Experience
Canada Program (IEC). The program isideal for international students whowish to explore this vast country andfund their travel and study by working
during their stay. These visas are only
available to citizens of countries where
there are reciprocal Working holiday
agreements, currently around30 countries. For up-to-date
information about which countries
have Working Holiday allocations
visit the CanadaVisa website.

Working holiday visas allows participants to:• Work anywhere in Canada on an open
work permit• Work in any job sector in voluntary or
paid employment• Live and work In Canada for up to
12 or 24 months, depending on yourcountry of citizenship• Study for up to 6 months

Whilst the IEC Working Holiday Visa offer a lot offlexibility, there are some requirements that applicantsneed to fulfill:• You need to be aged between 18 and
30 ( for some countries the upper age
limit is 35)• Show proof of sufficient funds tosustain yourself and purchase youroutbound ticket• Have proof of health insurance for theduration of their stay

Application Process

How LSI can help

The process for applying for the Working
Holiday visa works on an ‘invitation to
apply basis’. The first step for eligible
candidates involves creating a personal
online profile. Candidate profiles arethen entered into draws which takeplace at regular intervals throughout
the year. If successful candidates arethen invited to apply for the Working
Holiday visa. As there is a cap on visa
numbers for each country candidates
must then wait to see if their application
has been successful.

When you combine your Working
Holiday with an English language course
at either LSI Vancouver or LSI Toronto,
we’ll help you find your feet and makethe most of your time in Canada.
You’ll get the opportunity to networkwith other students, improve yourEnglish language skills and learn more
about Canadian culture. We can also
advise you on setting up a bank account,accessing local services, organise trips
and advice on job searches.

“I had a great time at LSI. It's such a good
choice if you really want to improve yourEnglish skills.”
KI HYEON LEE, SOUTH KOREA

Useful Links
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CanadaVisa Website

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Working Holidays in Australia
A working holiday in Australia
is the perfect way to improveyour English whilst exploring
this fascinating country.
Young people from the agesof 18 to 30 can apply for
either a Working Holiday Visaor Work and Holiday Visa andfund their travel and studies
through paid work.

Application Process

How LSI can help

Applicants for both types of working
holiday visas, need to apply from theirown country and processing applications
generally takes up to 8 weeks.
If applying for a second working holiday
visa, this can be done directly inAustralia. Please note, as visa caps applyon the Work and Holiday Visa, some
applications may be turned down.

When you combine your Working
Holiday with an English language
course at LSI Brisbane, we’ll help you
find your feet and make the most of
your time in Australia. You’ll receive
practical advice about setting up a bankaccount, accessing local services,arranging health insurance and general
travel advice. In addition LSI can advise
on job searches and assist with CVs andinterview techniques. We can also
arrange unpaid Demi-pair or paid
au-pair placements during yourWorking Holiday Visa.

Whether you apply for the Working
Holiday Visa or Work and Holiday Visa
depends on which country you comefrom. For an up-to-date list check therelevant visa pages on the official
Government website.

Both types of visas allow you to:• Travel and work in Australia for up to
12 months• Leave and enter Australia multiple
times during the visa’s time limit• Extend your working holiday for afurther 12 months when you work
88 days or more in specified work
sectors (Working Holiday Visa or Workand Holiday Visa)• Study for up to 17 weeks• Work on a casual, part-time or fulltime basis in any industry sector

Whilst the visas offer a lot of flexibility, there are somerequirements that applicants need to fulfill:• You need to be aged between 18-30*• Work for a maximum of 6 months for
one employer*• Meet Australia health requirements.
It is recommended that you
purchase health insurance to cover
your stay in Australia• Show proof of sufficient funds tosustain yourself and purchase youroutbound ticket• Additional requirements on Workand Holiday Visa holders applicants
only include having a functional level
English, tertiary qualifications and a
letter of support from their home

* Due to the restrictions on age and the limited length of work, some applicants prefer to apply for aStudent visa where there are no restrictions for the lifetime of the visa.

“LSI was much more than just a school.
I made such good friends and improved myEnglish. It gave me the confidence I needed
for my TOEFL test.”
EMANUELLE CUNHA, BRAZIL

Useful Links
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Working Holiday
Visa Countries
English Language Course
Unpaid Demi-pair or
paid au-pair placements

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Working Holidays in New Zealand
Working holidays in New
Zealand are ideally suited toyoung people with the spirit ofadventure. Despite being only
the size of the UK, New Zealandis remarkable for its naturallandscapes, abundance ofsunshine and generally
temperate climate.
Not many countries can offer the visitor
such contrasting scenery: from themajestic snow-capped mountains,
glaciers, fiords, thermal springs,
dramatic volcanic plateaus, vast lakes to
the gentle rolling farmlands and miles ofsandy beaches. Sports and outdoor
activities are also key to the Kiwi way oflife, from high adrenalin activities suchas bungee jumping and water rafting tohiking and sailing.

The visa allows you to:• Travel and work in New Zealand for
up to 12 months• Work on a casual, part-time or fulltime basis in any industry sector• Leave and enter New Zealandmultiple times during the visa’stime limit• Study for up to 6 months

In order to apply for the Working Holiday Visa,
you will need to fulfil certain criteria:• Be aged 18 up to 35 depending on
your country of origin• Show proof of sufficient funds tosustain yourself and purchase youroutbound ticket• Have proof of health insurance for theduration of their stayWith a Working holiday visa,
international students to New Zealandcan fund their travel and study throughpaid work.

“Good class organization, I really learned new things in myclass and I like the English-only zone – that’s rarely foundin other schools.”
HATTAN KHEDIR DAMANHOURI, SAUDI ARABIA

Application Process

How LSI can help

Useful Links

Working Holiday Visas are currently
offered to 45 countries and the termsof the visa varies depending on
the applicant’s country of origin.
The NZ immigration website gives
details regarding the visa duration,
age limits, visa caps and personal
funds required for each country.
Applications can be done online
and be done both before travel to
New Zealand or whilst you are there
and take around 4 weeks to process.

When you combine your Working
Holiday with an English language
course at LSI Auckland, we’ll help you
find your feet and make the most of
your time in New Zealand. You’ll receive
practical advice about setting up abank account, accessing local services,arranging health insurance andgeneral travel advice. In addition
LSI can advise on job searches andassist with CVs, cover letters andinterview techniques. For an additional
fee we can also arrange unpaid
Demi au pair placement during yourWorking Holiday Visa.

Click the buttons to learn more.

NZ Immigration Website
English Language Course

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