Work and Travel in Argentina is a unique combination of intensive Spanish courses (beginner to advanced), placement in a low-skilled job and taking the opportunity to travel in Argentina and South America after the program.

TYPES OF JOBS AVAILABLE

Jobs are primarily in hostels, copy shops, Internet cafes, car washes, bookstores etc. Participants will receive a stipend of 500 Pesos Argentinos per month from CICD's partner after successful completion of the job. Upon successful job completion, participants can travel in Argentina and South America.

LANGUAGE AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Participants must attend an intensive preparatory Spanish language course of at least 4 weeks prior to beginning their job. 2 weeks minimum will be accepted for participants with a very good command of Spanish. Language courses include preparations for job interviews and creation of country-specific application documents. Job placement normally occurs during the language course for qualified applicants. No previous experience is required. Participants will receive a certificate of attendance after completion of the language course.

ACCOMMODATION

Furnished rooming houses, host families or shared flats with locals are offered for the duration of the language course and the internship program. Prices range from $85 per week (shared room in a house on self-catering basis) to $235 per week (homestay, single room, half board basis). Please click here for accommodation details.

PROGRAM PRICE INCLUDES:

Registration fees, airport pick-up, Spanish course (4 weeks, small group, 20 class hours per week), accommodation placement fee, 4 weeks accommodation (home stay (double room/half board basis) and job placement fee (including an Argentinean accident/liability insurance for first 4 weeks).

Additional costs to budget:

• International flight
• Additional weeks of accommodation
• Argentinean accident/liability insurance for additional weeks ($15 per month)
• Health Insurance
• Spending Allowance during stay (a minimum of $300 per month for transportation, food, entertainment is recommended)

PAYMENT AND REFUND POLICY

Payment: Deposit to CICD upon registration = 50% of total program fees including nonrefundable deposit; remaining balance due CICD a minimum of 4 weeks before program start date.

Refund policy: Cancellation between 90 days to one week prior to planned program start date: $150 cancellation fee + one week accommodation. Cancellation 6 days or less prior to planned program start date: $150 cancellation fees + one week accommodation + one week language lessons + fees for airport pick up (and other unrecoverable expenses).