Frequently Asked Questions Trainees
Below are frequently asked questions. Is your question not listed? Or is it still not clear after reading the answer? Please feel free to contact us. We’re glad to help!
At Home also has social media channels?
Yes definitely! We have Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn & Twitter.
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How much is a plane ticket to Curacao?
International flights to Curacao is approximately 700 euros. During the World Deal weeks KLM and outside the main season, the tickets are often a lot cheaper and you can even fly to Curaçao for 500 euros. In the high season like July and August and December and January, it is a lot more expensive and a ticket will cost around 900 euro.
How is health care on Curaçao?
Health care on Curaçao is good. Curaçao has a hospital with qualified doctors. There are also several dokters clinics.
How do I sign up?
On the homepage you will find registered the cup, since you can register. Here you can also inschrijven.Laatste
How long does it take till an internship is regulated?
It is difficult to say exactly how much time it takes to arrange your internship. This depends among other things on the type of training you want to do. If you respond to an existing job, it goes faster than if we have to find an internship. So register on time so that we have time to find a good and suitable internship for you.
Is the housing provided with Internet?
All accommodation have internet (wifi) Also look at housing in Curacao.
It is unsafe in Curacao?
The important thing is that you behave responsible. As long as you are sensible
choices make you enjoy your time on the island.
Some tips to sweeten your stay are: Do not drive with drink. Do you plan to drink make sure there is always someone for you BobT. Search the danger and inquire in advance which area (s) you can avoid. Do not leave any valuables in your car so that no one is interested in your car. Go in the evening not only on the street, during the day this is not a problem.
Can I use my electrical devices (laptop, phone charger, shaver) in Curaçao?
Yes, that’s possible! In many homes and businesses using 220 volts, as in the Netherlands. In some places, use is made of 110 volts, and then a multi-plug is needed. Which you can buy in the Netherlands with the Media market or HEMA, but also in Curaçao available.
Can I also Dutch products (egg, sprinkles and cheese) found in stores?
All Dutch products are available on the island. There is an Albert Heijn in Willemstad and Jan Thiel. See also living on Curacao.
Will i get paid for my internship in Curacao?
It is there a business or organization on whether you will be reimbursed for your internship. Some companies get no compensation and in other companies, for example 400 or 500 ANG. per month. Before you agree to your internship you will be informed whether you or any placement fee ontvangt.Laatste Updated 17/02/2014 – Page link
What other costs do I need to consider?
In addition to the mediation costs (height depending on the package you buy), you’re still have the following costs:
Airline ticket
Monthly expenses: rent housing, water and electricity, car / scooter and groceries.
Care, travel and liability insurance.
Passport, passport photos, internship license, etc.
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Do I need a cellphone on Curaçao or can I use my mobile phone?
You can use your own mobile rentals. What do many students purchase a sim card Curacao to talk for so cheap on Curaçao.
Should i learn Papiamento before I come to Curacao?
No that is not necessary. The official languages in Curacao are Dutch and Papiamento, most Antilleans speak Papiamento with each other. If you like to learn to speak Papiamento you can already take a course in the Netherlands or online.
Should I bring warm clothes if I’ll be doing an internship in Curacao?
No that is not necessary. Curacao is located in the tropics, creating a warm and sunny climate prevails with an average temperature of 27 degrees. Winds are nearly constant trade winds from the east which provides the necessary cooling. Whether you in the fall, winter, spring or summer comes internship in Curacao it’s always nice weather!
Does it rains a lot in Curacao?
From October to January, it may be a little cooler, then in fact most rain falls. This period is called the rainy season.
Is the driving on Curaçao different from driving in the Netherlands?
Traffic on Curacao is fairly relaxed and the rules do not differ very much from those of the Netherlands and you can drive with a Dutch driving license in Curacao.
When is the best time to book a plane ticket to Curacao?
You can better book your airline ticket as soonpossible books. The tickets are the cheapest. Last minute deals to Curacao are actually not. In addition, the tickets in January, July, August and December more expensive than in the other maanden.
When you have to pay for mediation?
Registration is absolutely free! If you purchase a complete package or a Student Package you pay only if you have agreed with your internship. If you build a package, you have to pay only if you agree with your internship, accommodation and / or car. If you only want to arrange your license, you have to equal pay because the process than equivalent effect shall gezet.
What happens after my registration?
After your registration we will contact you to schedule an interview. After the interview we go on the basis of your registration form and the information from the interview to find a suitable placement. If you have created a package and you are for example only looking for housing? Then we go and arrange this for you.
What is the currency in Curaçao and what it is worth, converted to the euro?
The currency in Curaçao is Antillean guilder. € 1, – is about 2 Antillean guilder (ANG). For the current exchange rate, you can download a free currency exchange rate app on your smartphone.
What is the average wage in Curacao?
The average hourly wage in Curacao is approximately 10 Antillean guilder. This means that if you have 40 hours a week you will earn about 1,600 guilders per month. This is about 800 euros per month. Wages are much lower in Curaçao than in the Netherlands. The fixed costs are equal to the fixed costs in the Netherlands. By contrast, prices in catering or fuel again are much lower than in Nederland.
What is the time difference with the Netherlands?
In summer time it is in Curaçao 6 hours earlier and in the wintertime is in Curaçao 5 hours vroeger.
What else should I arrange myself if I take-off a package at Bo Curacao?
This depends on your package :
Total Package: closing an air ticket booking, travel insurance and liability insurance and obtain a number of documents for licensing.
Student Package: closing an air ticket booking, travel insurance and liability insurance and arrange your car and license.
Set-It-Together Package: Here we help you only the things you want. The other things have to arrange yourself. In the other two packages you can read what needs to be regulated.
Also make sure that you have a valid passport during your time on the island.
What is the average cost of living in Curaçao?
On the website, under the heading useful to know displays a table with the main expenditure as a student will have on the island. On the basis of this table, you can create a realistic budget for yourself what you will be monthly expenses in Curacao. You can also use this our budget planner, which you get for free when you sign up for our nieuwsbrief.
What are the shopping hours?
Shop opening hours can be compared to that of the Netherlands. The supermarkets are open every day until 20:00 or 21:00 uur.
What packages are available? And what are the costs of the packages?
We offer different packages. You can choose one of these packages and diminish us. What we offer packages where the packets exactly exist, you find jehier. The packages have different prices.
type Price
Total package 599 euros
Student package 499 euros
Set-it-together-Package
Internship Mediation 399 euros
License 195 euro
Housing 150
Car hire 100 Euros
Transfer 50 Euro
What stages are there?
There are many different courses on the island. For virtually all programs, we can find a suitable placement. On the basis of the application form, we look for a nice internship for you. For more information on internships. Or contact us op.
What language is spoken in Curacao?
The language of the Antillean population is Papiamento. The bulk of the population can speak Dutch. Besides Papiamento and Dutch are also many Spanish and English spoken on Curaçao.Laatste Updated 02/17/2014 – Page link
What kind of insurance do I need if I stay in Curacao?
If you stay, you need a valid and proper care and insurance in Curacao. Make sure you indicate in your travel insurance policy that you want to be insured for accidents and repatriation. It is also important to take out liability insurance if you have not already. Your insurance the full period in which you stay are valid in Curacao. You also need to take out your insurance there and watch your insurance is valid in Curacao and on the number of months you are staying on the island. Note well here, because not all insurance plans cover everything if you for your internship abroad verblijft.
There is also cycled in Curaçao?
There will hardly cycled on Curaçao. Most students who get an internship in Curacao choose to use a rental car. To see the sights of the island, to visit the nice restaurants or to do the daily shopping you can hardly do without cars. Also at your internship come here often a car nodig.
Are there other traffic in Curacao?
Yes there are. For more information on driving in Curaçao.
Are there costs associated with the registration?
No! Your registration is completely free! Only if you agree with your internship, accommodation or car you will receive a factuur.
