Why choose Adelaide as the arrival city for a Working Holiday Visa?

Adelaide is an excellent compromise for starting your Australian adventure: more affordable, more local, but with all the amenities of a big city. There are fewer tourists and backpackers, therefore more authenticity, tranquility, and opportunities for Working Holiday Visa holders looking for a more relaxed life, but without the boredom!

Just a few kilometers from stunning beaches, surrounded by vineyards and with excellent transport links, Adelaide is attracting more and more savvy Working Holiday Visa holders . It's also a great option to start or continue your Working Holiday Visa without breaking the bank, while enjoying the sun, festivals, and Australian nature.

Location: Situated in the state of South Australia, known for its relaxed lifestyle and Mediterranean climate.

Distinctive feature: The famous Glenelg beach, which offers easy access from the city centre, allowing you to enjoy the sea right in the heart of the city.

Climate: Mediterranean, particularly pleasant from September to November and from April to June.

Population: Adelaide has approximately 1,400,000 inhabitants, offering a human-scale urban atmosphere.

The must-sees: The historic Glenelg district, the South Australian Museum of Art, the Adelaide Botanic Gardens, Kangaroo Island, the Adelaide Hills, and of course, the Barossa Valley wine region.

Type of work: Adelaide offers many job opportunities for Working Holiday Visa holders, including in customer service, catering, delivery, housekeeping and babysitting, among others.

How to go on a Working Holiday Visa to Adelaide

Although you can land directly in Adelaide, many Working Holiday Visa holders choose to start their stay on the East Coast and then travel to Adelaide by plane, van or bus .

🛬 Domestic flights are frequent and inexpensive (especially with Jetstar or Rex). You can also plan a road trip from Melbourne along the Great Ocean Road – a great way to discover Australia before settling down!

🔹 Working Holiday Visa Service : Start your Australian Working Holiday Visa in Sydney or Melbourne and get help from our local job assistance partners with all your administrative procedures. Our partners can also guide you on job and accommodation opportunities in Adelaide, or you can opt for English courses and accommodation at our superb partner school.

Preparing for your departure to Adelaide

Steps to take before leaving for a Working Holiday Visa in Adelaide

1. Check your eligibility for the Australian Working Holiday program: see the conditions to be met in the following box.

2. Obtain your Australian Working Holiday Visa

Visavacancestravail.be takes care of it for you; it is obtained immediately once we make the online payment on the immigration website.

3. Visavacancestravail.be then proceeds to book the various services you have chosen: flights, transfers upon arrival, accommodation in a youth hostel, job assistance...

4. You subscribe to the Working Holiday Visa travel insurance that we recommend.

5. We review your pre-departure file during a video session, an online file that we have prepared for you and accessible from your mobile phone or computer 24/7.

Conditions to meet to obtain your Adelaide Working Holiday Visa

The Australian Working Holiday Visa is open to Belgians between 18 and 30 years old (up to the day before their 31st birthday). To obtain it, here are the criteria to be met:

To hold a valid Belgian passport
Not having dependent children during the stay
Have at least 5,000 AUD in savings
Take out health insurance for the entire duration of your stay
To have a clean criminal record

Once approved, you have 12 months to go on a Working Holiday Visa to Australia .

Price of a Working Holiday Visa in Adelaide

Prices depend on the package you choose :

🎒 Basic Package : €3799 (2026 price) - PROMO for departures between February 14 and June 15, 2026, and bookings made before June 15, 2026: €3399
📚 Complete package with English lessons : price varies depending on:
- the duration of the courses ,
- the weekly working hours ,
- and the type of accommodation .

💰 On average, expect to pay between €2000 and €2500 for a month of classes , including accommodation with a host family on a half-board basis (private or shared room), or in a shared flat with a friend or another working holiday visa holder.

🟢 Good news: the cost of living is lower in Adelaide than in Sydney or Melbourne, especially for housing. It's an ideal city for those who want to get more for their money.

WHAT TO DO IN AND AROUND Adelaide?

Adelaide is a very pleasant city to live in, but it's also an excellent starting point for exploring South Australia.

🌆 In the city:

Relax on the beaches of Glenelg, Henley, or Semaphore.

Stroll through the markets (Central Market) and festivals (Fringe Festival, WOMADelaide…).

Explore the lively streets of the city center (Rundle Street, Peel Street…).

🍇 Around the city:

Visit the vineyards of the Barossa Valley or McLaren Vale.

Hike in the Adelaide Hills or Morialta Conservation Park.

Take a trip to Kangaroo Island to see koalas, kangaroos, and idyllic beaches. Go

on a road trip to Coober Pedy or the Outback

. 🎒 And if you're looking for agricultural jobs to renew your visa, you'll easily find them in the vineyards around Adelaide!

Discover our dossier on Adelaide

ILSC - Adelaide English Language School

The school is ideally located in the heart of the city, close to major public transport, vibrant neighborhoods, and iconic city attractions. The Adelaide campus boasts modern facilities, including bright classrooms, welcoming common areas, and access to cutting-edge teaching resources.

Highlights:

Cultural diversity: Meet students from all over the world.
Personalized learning: Programs designed to meet each student's specific goals and needs.
Enriching activities: Discover Melbourne through a wide range of events and activities designed to practice English in a friendly environment.
Flexible timetable: Options that fit around your pace and priorities.

Our partner school offers several types of English courses, allowing each of you to find a formula adapted to your needs.

Choose from:

Your main courses:

General English for all levels
Business English : Develop your skills for the professional world.
Exam preparation : Specific courses to succeed in tests like IELTS or Cambridge.
Creative and Cultural English : Learn the language through artistic and cultural activities

Your elective courses

Assertiveness – Self-affirmation
Conversation – Conversation
Debating – Debates
Grammar
ILSC Talks: The Art of Public Speaking – ILSC Conferences: The Art of Public Speaking
Listening – Oral comprehension
Pronunciation – Pronunciation
Public Speaking – Public speaking
Reading – Lecture
Vocabulary – Vocabulary
Writing – Écriture

Academic Speaking and Listening – Academic oral expression and comprehension
Academic Vocabulary – Academic Vocabulary
Academic Writing – Academic Writing
IELTS Skills – Skills for the IELTS
IELTS Reading and Vocabulary – Reading and vocabulary for IELTS
IELTS Listening and Speaking – Oral comprehension and oral expression for the IELTS
IELTS Writing – Writing for the IELTS

Business Interview Skills – Skills for Job Interviews
Business Presentation Skills – Skills for professional presentations
Business Writing – Commercial Copywriting
Café Work Skills – Skills for working in a café/restaurant
English for Finance – English for Finance
English for Marketing – English for Marketing
English for Travel & Hospitality
Listening for Professionals – Oral comprehension for professionals

English through Art – English through art
English through Film & Video – English through films and videos
English through Photography – English through photography
English through Social Media – English through social networks
English through Songs, Lyrics, and Movies – English through songs, lyrics, and movies
English through Yoga – English through yoga
International Current Events – International News

Class sizes :

Classes have an average of 14 students, with a maximum of 18 students.

Schedules :

Morning : 24 lessons per week, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (Monday to Friday).
Afternoon : 24 lessons per week, from 1:15 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. (Monday to Friday).
Evening : 24 lessons per week, from 5:30pm to 9:30pm (Monday to Friday).

Lesson duration

Each lesson lasts 50 minutes, with regular breaks.

Homestay with half-board during the week (full board on weekends) in a private or shared room (couple or 2 friends registering together).
In student residence (15-minute walk from the school)
Youth hostel: stay in shared dormitories or single/twin rooms in a nearby hostel (meals not included)

Social and cultural activities : Participate in excursions, events and workshops to discover Melbourne and meet other students.
Professional training: In partnership with Greystone College Melbourne, programs in business, marketing and leadership are available to enhance your skills.
Volunteer opportunities : Get involved in local projects while practicing English.