German & Work Experience - internship abroad

Sound command of a foreign language and work experience abroad allow you to write your own career ticket. You have a head start on the competition, better career opportunities and, as a result, a solid foundation for a successful future. ActiLingua offers you German language courses in combination with an internship.

The programme "German and Work Experience" is supported by the vocational training programmes "Leonardo Da Vinci" and "Erasmus" of the European Union.


The programme consists of two stages: First, the German Language Preparation Course in Vienna. Second, Work Experience/Internship in a carefully selected Austrian company for one month up to one year.

Application requirements

  • Age: 18 - 30 years.
  • Good command of German (min. 2-3 years at school).
  • Minimum stay in Austria: 2 months.
  • Insurance documents must be produced upon arrival (proof of E111/121 insurance or private insurance cover).

German Language Preparation Course:

Choose a German course with a minimum duration of 4 weeks. 20/30 + 5 lessons/week. Fees cover four/six lessons of tuition per day plus five lessons per week devoted to the cultural programme. Standard, Intensive Course. Starting dates: Every Monday. Beginners once a month.

Work Experience/Internship

Students may choose from the sectors listed under paid / unpaid experience. We will consider preferences as far as possible. Please note that the position offered is likely to be influenced by the applicant's previous work experience, education and his/her level of German.

Employment location: Most of the job placements offered by ActiLingua are in Vienna, Salzburg, or tourist resorts in the Alps.

Internship placement: Selection of company, guided interview with tutor, follow-up meetings during internship, evaluation of the employer (certificate).

Application Procedure

To apply for Work Experience please send us:
  • Registration form for the German course.
  • Curriculum Vitae (resume) in German or English.
  • Letter of motivation (Why do you want to do the job?)
  • 3 photos.
  • Application form for the work experience.
  • Copies of insurance documents.

Your application papers must have reached ActiLingua a minimum of nine weeks before the start of German & Work Experience. We will confirm the receipt of your application. Our confirmation will also include information on the telephone interview between the student and the ActiLingua Placement Officer. Please call the ActiLingua Placement Officer within 5 days of receiving our confirmation.

Allocation: You can collect your job confirmation from the ActiLingua school office 4 weeks before commencement of employment. It includes precise details of your workplace, starting time and conditions. You will then call or arrange an interview with your employer and sign the job confirmation.

Certificates

After the internship each participant will get a detailed description and evaluation from his employer, regarding the content and success of the traineeship.

Starting dates every Monday

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