TEFL SOUTHEAST ASIA - June 2021 22 June 2021

TEFL SOUTHEAST ASIA

In country courses has restarted in Cambodia and the Bali courses have also started.

Visas on arrival are currently suspended, so please contact your consultant ASAP to find out more about applying for a your visa before departure.

To enter both Cambodia and Indonesia a Negative Covid-19 PCR test is required.

When entering Cambodia, you will be subject to medical screening and quarantine for 14 days. When entering Indonesia you will need to quarantine for 5 days.

Ask your consultant about the fees and also the discounts available.

USA AGRI J1 - June21 2 June 2021

There is a visa ban currently on J1 applications. You can still apply as the placement and process can take 6 months or more.

MIDDLE EAST May2021 26 May 2021

Effective Immediately the MIDDLE EAST program is ON HOLD. We will advise soonest.

Camp America 4 May 2021

Camp season has closed for 2021.

Thank you for all the applications received this season

We are currently working closely with partners in the US for those applicants placed and awaiting departure for May/June 2021. We will update all applicants on progress with visas and departures as news come available.

Camp 2022 will open for recruitment around August/ September 2021

Au Pair USA 4 May 2021

OVC are currently recruiting and placing applicants on the Au Pair USA program. Applicants are able to apply, interview and match with potential families for late summer arrivals and even those families that qualify for NIE an even earlier departure.

The US embassy is processing visas for applicants whose families meet the NIE criteria

Further updates on the US travel ban and extension will come around 21 May

USA Hospitality Internship 4 May 2021

OVC are currently recruiting and placing applicants on the J1 Hospitality program. Applicants are able to apply, interview and match with potential hotels/resorts for departures between July and December 2021 or even 2022

The US embassy is not able to currently process visa applications, so those placed with resorts will remain on hold until the ban lifts.

Further updates on the US travel ban and extension will come around 21 May

Au Pair Germany 16 April 2021

Applications are O P E N for 2021. Placements are happening

Visas & Departures: Presently there is a travel ban on South Africans until 28 April 2021, this is reviewed every 2 weeks. Once the travel ban has been lifted then visas will be processed and you will be able to depart.

Kibbutz Israel 16 April 2021

Apply NOW & Depart LATER when you have been vaccinated.

Israel has opened up their borders to international volunteers however you will need to show that you have been vaccinated to enter into Israel and hold a valid negative PCR test (conditions apply).

Applications: Open

Departures: Once you have been vaccinated.

Au Pair Netherlands 16 April 2021

Applications & Program: are O P E N

Visa applications: You are able to apply for your au pair visa when you have been matched

Departures: You can depart just not on a direct flight.

TEFL LATIN AMERICA 12 April 2021

APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN FOR LATIN AMERICA!!!.

LATEST UPDATE FROM MAXIMO NIVEL - https://maximonivel.com/latin-america-coronavirus-covid-19-updates/

Start/Finish Dates:

2021 Onsite TEFL Certification

MONTH START FINISH

April 19-Apr 14-May

May 19-May 15-Jun

June 21-Jun 16-Jul

July 19-Jul 13-Aug

August 18-Aug 14-Sep

September 20-Sep 15-Oct

October 25-Oct 19-Nov

November 22-Nov 17-Dec

CHINA/HONGKONG/MACAU 12 April 2021

Effective Immediately the program is Closed.

INTERCULTURAL EXCHANGE - 22 JAN 21 22 January 2021

We have been informed that the Chinese Consulates and Chinese Visa Application Centers will not be opening in February. Authentication services will also remain closed. No indication is given as to when the Chinese Visa Application Centers and Consulates will reopen. Please consult your nearest OVC office for more information

Camp America 11 January 2021

Applications are still open for summer camp 2021 season. Apply now to spend an epic summer working in America between May-September 2021.

Cruise Ship Photography 11 January 2021

Applications are open for the 2021 Cruise Ship Photography Training. Contact your OVC for a list of the available course dates. Kickstart your career at sea!

UK - Covid Negative certificate 8 January 2021

As of Next week, if travelling to the UK you would require a Covid Negative certificate, not older than 72 Hours.

Stay safe

UK TB testing centres 16 November 2020

The UK TB testing centres will be closed from around 24th December 2020 to 4 Jan 2021. These are provisional dates. Please get your TB certificates to avoid any delays

NHS increase confirmed 8 October 2020

The British Government has now confirmed the increase date for the NHS.

As of 27 October 2020 the increase will come into effect.

Adults rates will increase from gbp400 per annum to gbp625 per annum.

Under 18s would increase from gbp400 per annum to gbp470 per annum.

Au Pair Belgium - 17 Sept2020 17 September 2020

Applications are open as per normal as the application process can still take 2 - 3 months to process. The embassies should be opening in OCT so we are full steam ahead!!! Lets start your application and get you matched with a family in the meantime. Apply now, depart later.

Au Pair France - 17Sep2020 17 September 2020

- France is experiencing full quarantine. Similar to Italy. No one in or out.

- Applications are still open, they have families registered for September. The application process can take 2 - 3 months so you can still apply now and be ready to depart by OCT/NOV/DEC.

USA J1 Hospitality Internships 25 August 2020

RECRUITMENT:

The J1 Internship program continues to recruit applicants for 2021 Start Dates. Pay your application fee today and we will have enough time to get you out to the US by 2021

DEPARTURES:

OVC is currently working on placements from January 2021, should the current US proclamation be lifted departures may be available earlier

FLIGHTS:

Currently OVC has sent and continues to send applicants with valid J1 visas to the US on repatriation flights.

VISAS:

The American embassy is opening for J1 visa appointments from 1 Sep

STUDY NEW ZEALAND - 20 MARCH 2020 14 August 2020

New Zealand border still closed. Auckland moves to level 3 as 14 covid cases identified. The rest of NZ is at level 2. Applications are still open for 2021. NZ embassy is still closed. NZ has placed a restriction on issuance of NZ visas for a 3 month period starting from 10 August 2020.

Au Pair USA 4 August 2020

RECRUITMENT:

The AuPair program continues to recruit and place applicants since the start of COVID-19.

DEPARTURES:

OVC is currently working on placements for departures from January 2021, we also see some AuPair fortunate enough to match with National Interest Exception families and able to depart anytime from Sep through Dec 2020

FLIGHTS:

Currently OVC has sent and continues to send applicants with valid J1 visas to the US on repatriation flights.

VISAS:

The American embassy is opening for J1 visa appointments from to AuPairs the meet the NIE rule and need to apply for an emergency appointment to travel soonest

J1 TEACHER EXCHANGE- USA 16 March 2020

Due to embassy closure until 31 May 2020, teachers will not be able to arrive by July and therefore OVC has decided to cancel this program for 2020.