All Austrian employees who have continuously worked for the same employer for at least six months can apply for Bildungskarenz.
Assuming you have worked for at least six consecutive months at your current company, you will be eligible from the seventh month to start your Bildungskarenz.
First, you should get approval from your employer. Second, apply for our program at least 3 months before your desired start date in Japan and prepare all necessary documents for the AMS in advance. You can only apply at your local AMS up to 1 month before your expected course start date at Meijin Academy.
You will need the following documents
- Filled out “Antragsformular zur Bildungskarenz” from AMS
- “Sozialversicherungskarte”
- Registration Form “Meldezettel”
- Mutual agreement between employer and employee (“Vereinbarung über Bildungskarenz”)
- Acceptance Letter from Meiji Academy (“Zulassungsbescheid” or “Kursanmeldebestätigung”)
Yes, you can. However, you have to meet two conditions
- Currently, you have not exceeded the total length of 1 year Bildungskarenz
- Your employer agrees to your request to extend the Bildungskarenz.
Unfortunately not. Our Bildungskarenz Package has been carefully tailored and customized in accordance with the Austrian Government to meet all conditions necessary for approval. However, you are more than welcome to add other modules or private lessons to your existing Bildungskarenz Package.
Yes, Meiji Academy’s Bildungskarenz Program is fully qualified throughout the Republic of Austria.
It depends on your current salary and also the region you are residing in Austria. Please get directly in touch with your local AMS office to request further information.
We understand that unforeseen things can occur, hence our refund policy is trying to address all students' concerns fair and equally. Due to the special nature of customized academic packages and seasonal programs, we have specified the points in detail in our Terms & Conditions
