Work in Germany for students on break
Work in Germany for students
Work this summer or winter, learn languages, and enjoy traveling. Employers are already waiting!
Working Holiday in Germany: Dream vacation!
The Working Holiday in Germany program offers paid job placements across Germany for students during summer or winter breaks. Participants can work and travel around the country. University and college students aged 18-35 can take part in the holiday work program. It’s important to maintain student status for the entire duration of the program, so students in their final semester aren’t eligible. All participants must know both German and English. Those with a strong level of German (at least Intermediate) have better chances of getting job offers for higher-level positions. Participants with a low level of German mainly work in roles such as cleaner and housekeeper. Participants can work in any city in Germany. The program sponsor selects only one potential employer and isn’t obligated to place a participant in a specific city or type of work.
Why join this program?
First installment — €300
- Finding 1 employer;
- Work permit assistance;
- Assistance with finding accommodation (if needed);
- You’ll have support from your program sponsor for the entire duration.
- Room and board (from €700–900 per month);
- Flights (from €200-300, depending on arrival/departure city and date);
- Visa application fee (€60);
- Transfer to/from the airport;
- Directions to your employer;
- Health insurance;
- Expenses related to travel within the country;
- Hygiene seminar (from €25–€35 if the job involves handling food).
Requirements
- Participants must be aged 18–35;
- Participants in their final semester are not eligible to participate;
- Required language skills: German (at least A2) and English (at least Intermediate). For jobs in major cities, German at least Intermediate is required;
- Participants must be willing to work overtime or under 40 hours per week;
- Participants must be flexible about the employer’s location and the job offer;
- Participants should be eager to learn about German culture;
- Participants must have no criminal record.
Programs have fixed dates. Confirm the start date of your chosen program with your IEC coordinator. Program duration ranges from 1 week to 3 years, depending on the program. Submit your documents 4–6 months before the program start date.
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