Please read carefully before accepting internship offer!

The IAESTE National Committee in Poland is 100% student run and it is not part of any government institution. The office of the National Committee is located in Warsaw.

There are 16 Local Committees at the largest Universities of Technology in Poland, all of which are run by students only. In few cities, there is more then one Local Committee, because there is more than one University involved in the IAESTE programme.

The members of local committees are responsible for arranging your accommodation and picking you up when you arrive to the city of destination. They will also introduce you to the employer at your first day of the traineeship.

Local committee’s contact information is printed on the form “O”. However, please remember that you can contact them only after you will receive your acceptance papers.

We will do our best to make your stay in Poland a great and memorable experience.

What we expect from you:

We expect you to read the job description carefully and apply only if you consider yourself qualified and your language fluency meets company requirements. Also, we expect you to properly prepare all the necessary documents.

Any missing document listed below can be a reason of the rejection for the traineeship.

Documents required:

1. Student Nominated Form

2. Curriculum Vitae with photo

3. Cover letter addressed to the employer

4. Language Certificate

5. List of subject studied

6. Transcript of records with legend, in English or with translation prepared by professional translator. NOTE: You do not have to enclose this document, if it is not specified in the form “O”.

7. Certificate of Enrolment. NOTE: It is not required, if you are a graduate and you apply for an offer that does not require student status

8. Reference Letter. Any kind of references (e.g. from your university, companies where you worked before) are desired and can help you getting the acceptance.

9. Additional Certificates. Enclose any certificate you have, language (e.g. FCE, CAE) or technical, as they can improve your chances.

10. Passport scans. NOTE: Required for citizens of the country outside European Union.

We expect you to enclose all required documents in one file, in order as listed above. The file has to be in PDF format, with the maximum size not exceeding 3 MB. Please name the file according to the scheme:

Ref.No._Name_Surname. In example: PL-11-ULO-234_Tom_Smith.pdf

For Architectural Offers please always enclose an electronic version of your portfolio in a separate file (not exceeding 6 MB).

In example PL-11-ULO-234_Tom_Smith_portfolio.pdf

Language

The official language in Poland is Polish. The most popular foreign language is English, especially among young people.

Accommodation

The members of IAESTE Local Committee arrange lodging in a student dormitory, at the same conditions as polish students. Rules of paying rent can differ, depending on the local committee; however you need to be prepared that you have to pay the full month rent in advance. For more details please contact the Local Committee responsible for your offer. If you do not wish to stay in the student dormitory with other trainees, you can arrange other lodging yourself. If you plan to do so, you are required to inform the Local Committee in advance.

Visa

Poland is a member of European Union. If you come from the country outside EU, you need to apply for a visa. You can do that in the Polish Embassy or Consulate in your home country. You should do this as soon as you get your acceptance papers, since the application procedure can take up to 8 weeks. You do not need to apply for additional work permit. All necessary VISA information can be found on our webpage for incoming students http://incoming.iaeste.pl.

Insurance

In order to start an IAESTE traineeship in Poland, an adequate health and accident insurance is mandatory. Also, we strongly advise you to get liability insurance before leaving for Poland.

Payment/Taxes

Your salary will be paid at the end of each month according to the amount stated in the form “O”. It is absolutely necessary for you to have sufficient funds for the first month, approximately 1000 PLN, to cover your expenses until you receive your first salary. The taxes you need to pay depend on the form of employment chosen by the employer. Form “O” will provide you with all necessary information. For more details please contact the Local Committee of your destination.