Nepal Adult and Vocational Education Professional Experience Placement

This program is subject to change. The information below will provide an insight into what to expect in 2025.

The program in Nepal will involve students spending approximately two weeks living and working in Nepal and participating in education initiatives in partnership with Kathmandu University.

Your program will commence in Kathmandu with a cultural orientation. You'll then meet with colleagues from Kathmandu University's Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TCET) program and travel with them to Pokhara. In Pokhara, you'll visit a range of vocational training institutions. The focus of the program is on sharing approaches to teaching and learning from each other.

You will also have the opportunity for social and cultural activities. You'll spend a weekend at Chitwan National Park and visit sites of cultural and historic significance.

Charles Sturt lecturer, Dr Wendy De Luca and Kathmandu University staff will accompany you on the program to support you and provide academic supervision.

The specific dates of this program are yet to be confirmed by Kathmandu University.  The potential periods  are:

  • Option 1 -  14 Days during Session 2 2025 mid session break (25 Aug - 5 Sep 2025)

or

  • Option 2 - 14 days during Session 3 2025  (Oct-November)

When applying for this program please check you are avaiable to travel during either period.  Program dates will be updated and confirmed as soon as possible.

Program overview

Led by: School of Education

Cost: Approximately $4900

For further details see the financial information tab.

Dates: 25 Aug 2025 - 30 Nov 2025

Places: 14

This program will require minimum numbers to proceed.

Applications

Open: 8 May 2025

Close: 1 Jun 2025

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Eligibility

This program is offered by the Faculty of Arts and Education and the School of Education.

Relating to course:

All applicants must hold a valid passport* at the time of applying.

*Your passport must have at least 6th month validity remaining from the program conclusion date.

Academic Recognition

  • Adult and Vocational Education students enrolled in EEB442 will undertake this placement as a requirement of the subject..
  • Other students who join the program are required to enrol in EEB310: International Cultural & Education Program. This is an online module that consists of a series of readings designed to assist students to prepare for the intercultural program. This is a zero credit point subject and it does not attract a fee, but will be recorded on the student's transcript (credit for completion of this module cannot be used to meet OS-HELP funding eligibility).

Academic recognition willl require enrolment in, payment of and successful completion of relevant subject.

Financial Information

Program cost

Approximately $4900

Additional details

Exact costs to be advised on notification of successful application.

Students will be eligible to apply for Vice-Chancellor Travel Grant of $400.

and

OS-HELP may also be available to eligible students

Please check our funding page for more details.

Program deposit and due date

$1000 non-refundable deposit due: Within two weeks of notification of successful application.

The balance of your program fee must be paid prior to departure - date TBA.

Program costs include

  • In-country program fee
  • In-country transport between program locations
  • In-country airfares
  • Accommodation
  • most breakfasts

Program costs exclude

  • Charles Sturt University subject fees
  • International Airfares
  • Visas
  • Passports
  • Immunisations (where applicable)
  • Travel insurance
  • Other meals and snacks
  • Sightseeing activities
  • Incidentals, gratuities and souvenirs.

Pre-departure

All participants will be required to complete mandatory pre-departure requirements. This includes the provision and completion of the following

  • Flight Itinerary*:  You must submit a copy of your E-ticket that clearly lists your dates, flight number/ times from the day you leave Australia until the day you return and confirmation these flights have been paid for.
  • Travel Insurance*:  You will need to ensure you have the appropriate medical and travel insurance from the day you leave Australia until the day you return.  You must submit a copy of your certificate of insurance and your Product Disclosure Statement (PDS). At a minimum your insurance must include:
    • Medical Expenses $500,000
    • Repatriation Expenses - to cover repatriation from Kiribati to country of residence
    • Personal Liability $1,000,000
    • 24hr Emergency Assistance Included
    • COVID 19 cover
  • Passport: You must submit a copy of your passport (the page where your photo is).
  • Pre-departure modules: You will be registered for online pre-departure training and will receive an invitation to complete this shortly (please check your spam/junk email folders for this invitation).
  • Registration with World Travel Protection (WTP): You will need to download the Travel Assist V2 by WTP app from Apple App store or Android App. The app provides immediate access to 24-hour emergency medical assistance (in the event that your own insurer is unavailable), security alerts and detailed country reports. You will need to enable World Travel Protection to access your location so you can receive real-time travel and security support if an incident occurs.
  • Student Declaration form: complete and return this to Charles Sturt Global. This will be provided with your acceptance email.
  • Emergency contact form: complete and return this to Charles Sturt Global. This will be provided with your acceptance email

In addition to the above requirements your program leader will host a number of online predeparture meetings that you will be expected to attend.

Useful links

Discover Nepal

I would like to thank Charles Sturt  global for the support with the international programs. We can read and watch all we want to learn about other countries and cultures but experiencing it the ultimate way I have been able to gain a profound knowledge and skill in international and cultural education and communities. I cannot speak highly enough of Wendy DeLuca our Charles Sturt University staff who facilitated, supported and coordinated a most wonderful life experience. Thank you.

Program Participant

Enquiries

Further enquiries regarding the application process should be directed to:

Charles Sturt Global

Phone: +61 2 6338 4021
Email: csuglobal@csu.edu.au

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