Why should I choose Austria?
Austria has something for everyone - from sports fanatics to culture lovers. Working in Austria offers you the chance to live in the gateway to much of central Europe and the Alps. It has a great deal to offer in terms of winter sports facilities, outdoor pursuits, baroque architecture and classical music.
What are the terms and conditions in Austria?
Posts in secondary and vocational schools are available for both undergraduates and graduates. Each Assistant is usually placed in two schools. You do not necessarily need to be studying German at university as long as you have AS-level, Higher Grade or equivalent.
Dates of appointment: 1 October – 31 May*
Hours: 13 per week
Pay: around €1,080 per month net
Other benefits: full working contract which entitles you to national healthcare
* For Joint Honours students (students studying more than one language as part of their degree), there are a few posts available from 1 October - early/mid February and from mid/late February - 31 May. If you are interested in one of these posts, please enclose a covering letter when you apply stating the dates you are available. If we do not receive a cover letter, we will assume that you wish to go to Austria for the full year. Joint Honours students studying German and Spanish may wish to combine this with a post in Argentina for the second semester.
If you are intending to apply for a shorter placement for the extended application deadline of 28 February 2012 please note that we will only be accepting applications for first semester placements.
Where can I go in Austria?
Around 120 posts are available in Burgenland, Kaernten, Niederoesterreich, Oberoesterreich, Salzburg, Steiermark, Tirol, Vorarlberg and Wien. We strongly recommend that you research different areas of Austria to make sure that you pick the areas that suit you most. Wien, Salzburg and Tirol are the most popular first choice regions, so competition is particularly tough.
You can find out more about what it is like to be a language assistant in Austria by reading the case studies from previous language assistants
Candidates for AUSTRIA have the following regions on offer. If you wish to express an area preference, you must choose one area from each of Groups A, B and C.
GROUP A Burgenland - Niederösterreich - Vorarlberg
GROUP B Kärnten - Oberösterreich - Steiermark
GROUP C Salzburg - Tirol - Wien
Please note that the areas listed above refer to regions and not to towns or cities, although the name may be the same. Candidates who are allocated in one of their three area preferences should expect to be allocated anywhere within the given region.
Will I be interviewed?
Some candidates may be assessed by telephone interview where areas of their application need to be followed up. These telephone interviews are likely to take place in February and March.
Will there be an induction course?
You will attend a 5-day induction course in either Hinterglemm or Graz in the week before you start work. Your course will include information about living in Austria and teaching tips.
When will I hear?
You will receive an email from us confirming receipt of your application by early January.
May - June - you will find out if your application has been successful
Mid July - you will find out the location of your post from the British Council
Please also see our lifecycle document for more information.
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