Which Countries Let You Study a Language and Work Part-Time at the Same Time?

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Many people dream of studying a language abroad while also working part-time — experiencing the local culture, improving their language skills, and covering some of their living costs along the way.
Does that sound like you too?

When you actually work part-time abroad, you get to

• experience the local culture firsthand
• have more chances to talk with native speakers
• boost your English skills

These are huge benefits for anyone studying a language abroad.

That said, in order to work overseas, you need either a Working Holiday visa or a student visa.

Since Working Holiday visas have an age limit (generally up to 30), if your main purpose is studying, a student visa is the better route.

This time, we'll introduce English-speaking language study destinations where you can work part-time on a student visa.

Language study destinations where you can work part-time on a student visa

1. Ireland

Being close to the UK, Ireland is popular as a country where you can study a language relatively affordably.

On a student visa, you can work

• During term time: up to 20 hours a week
• During long holidays: up to 40 hours a week

Part-time work is allowed.

The minimum wage is also relatively high, so it's a country where part-time work can easily cover part of your living costs.

2. Canada

In Canada, the working-hour limit for international students was temporarily relaxed for a limited period from November 15, 2022 to December 31, 2023.

Normally the rules are

• During term time: up to 20 hours a week
• During holidays: full time

But during that special exemption period,
students on a student visa with a work permit could work with no 20-hour weekly cap.

*Special measures like this can end or change, so always check the latest official information.

3. Australia

Australia is one of the leading English-speaking countries where you can work part-time on a student visa.

Normally the limit is

• Up to 40 hours per two weeks

But due to labor shortages,
there have also been periods when the working-hour limit was temporarily relaxed.

That said, since Australia changes its rules relatively often, it's important to always check the latest work conditions before you depart.

4. New Zealand

New Zealand, where you can enjoy both magnificent nature and city life, also lets you work part-time on a student visa.

• During term time: up to 20 hours a week

is the general condition.

However, since not all language schools are eligible for part-time work, it's important to check in advance with your school or agency whether the school you plan to attend meets the work eligibility requirements.

Conclusion | Always check the latest rules

This time, we introduced English-speaking language study destinations where you can work part-time on a student visa.

“Being able to study while working” is a very appealing condition, but in reality, work rules differ from country to country and are quite likely to change.

So keep these two things in mind as you prepare:

• Treat this information as a reference only
• Always double-check with official sources before you depart

Let's move forward with your preparations while keeping these two points in mind.

On Awork Academy's official website, we've put together easy-to-understand, country-by-country information
on language study, student visas, and working part-time abroad.

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us anytime.