WASAF 7.0

About WASAF

WASAF is an acronym for, Work & Study Abroad Fair. It is an annual event organized by Gemsland Study Abroad & Tours to give prospective students who would like to study abroad to meet representatives of universities/colleges in the over 20 universities in the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, etc.

What WASAF Offer

WASAF also provides information for one-on-one free consultation on admission processing, scholarships, visa processing and other information about studying and working abroad.
Prospective students and their parents have the opportunity to get access to loan, funding, scholarship, grants and also meet our counsellors, representative of foreign universities, financial intuitions providing (proof of funds to assist with the funding support/assistant needed) to meet visa requirements.

The Event Perioscope

Every year, WASAF provides ample opportunity for prospective students who would like to study abroad in the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, Ireland, France, The Netherlands, Spain, Italy, Malta, Georgia, Barbados, India, Turkey, Cyprus, etc. 

WASAF has become a one-stop shop for studying and working abroad.

During the fair, prospective students and their parents get information on scholarship, how to apply for study, work, migration visa, how to get insurance and also foreign exams needed to get admission into universities of their choice.
During WASAF, credentials and documents of students are also assessed, and eligible students can get on-the-spot admission. That is why students coming to the fair are encouraged to come along with their copies of O'Level, Degree result, transcripts and international passport.  

The program also brings in one roof, Testing organizations like: The British Council, International Education testing Centre and some other bodies to give students all the information needed about the testing requirement for admission processing.

What should you come along with?

- O'Level (WASSCE/NNECO)/A Level result 

- Valid International Passport (Softcopy or Hardcopy)

- Birth Certificate

- Testimonial

- Academic Transcripts

- Test scores (SAT, TOEFL, IELTS)

- Other Diplomas or Credentials (Those planning to go for their postgraduates should come along with degree results, diplomas, updated CV, etc.)

Why you Should Attend WASAF
What makes WASAF different from other programs is that it is not all about studying abroad. It also provides opportunity for anyone who would like to work abroad in the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, Europe, etc. So, this makes the programme a must-attend for anyone planning to either study abroad or migrate abroad to gain permanent residency in the UK, Canada, Australia or Europe.
The most interesting thing is that WASAF is FREE.

How to Participate

There are many ways to register for this event:

1. See the event on our Facebook Calendar page by clicking this link: https//www.facebook.com/events/6735631543218489?active_tab=about

2. Fill the registration form here by using this link: https://forms.zoho.com/gemslandstudyabroadtours/form/WASAFRegistrationForm

3. You can also register by sending us message on WhatsApp 
For further information about the program, interested participants can call/WhatsApp: 09091177137 or email: gemslandstudyabroad@gmail.com for more inquiries.

Frequently Asked Questions about WASAF

1. Who is the organizer of WASAF? Gemsland Study Abroad & Tours

2. Which universities will be coming for WASAF? We are expecting over ten universities and colleges from the UK, USA, Canada and Europe.

3. How long has WASAF been? The first edition of WASAF was in 2014 at the LTV complex Alausa. Since then, we have been organizing WASAF almost every year.

4. What if I couldn't make it to this year event, can I come to your office? Of course, you can come to our office if time couldn't permit you to come to this year's WASAF.

5. I have been refused visa many times, is there any way your agency could be of assistance? Yes

6. I have an offer from a university in Canada and i don't know how to go about the visa processing. In fact, I am scared that I can be refused visa, can you assist me with visa processing? Of course.

7. Is there a way I can get proof of fund for my study abroad? The issue of funding or proof of fund is one major issue why many are refused visa. In this year's WASAF, we are bringing many of our partners and financial institutions to assist students and their parents with this.

8. I have low band score in IELTS, can I still get some universities/colleges in Canada that will offer me admission? Yes. We have many universities/colleges in Canada that will give you offer even if you have low band score in your IELTS.

9. I am thinking of registering for IELTS because I want to go and work in abroad. How can I get more information? The British Councill will be at WASAF to answer all your inquiries about writing IELTS.

10. Is it possible for someone to get 100% scholarship to study abroad? Yes,

Nursing Jobs in Malta

 Hey! Are you a registered Nurse and you are thinking of going abroad to work as a nurse? You have option of UK, but the cost of processing is expensive, or you really don't know how to go about it. if this is your case, I've got good news for you. You can work in Malta as a Nurse.

Now, here are few information for you before you start applying to go and work in Malta.

Where is Malta?

Malta is a small European country, and part of the Schengen state with a population of about 539,200 according to the latest estimate of 2023 (this year). Malta is a small island in the Mediterranean Sea which consist of Maltese people. It is an English-speaking region. The official currency is Euro and about 97 percent of the population are Christians.

The current population is 538,200 people according to this year (2023) census update. So, you can see that it is a very small country, and less than the population of Lagos. 

Malta proactive the cabinet or parliamentary system of government and the head if state if President George Vella. In terms of economy, the country is doing well as the exchange rate between the USD equals 0.929 Euro.

How Can I work in Malta as a Nurse?

To work in Malta as a Nurse you need to have a Bachelor's degree in Nursing and it is important that you have at least one year experience as a Nurse. After this, you need to submit all the necessary credentials to the Midwifery Council of Malta to get you registered as a nurse,

Your English language proficiency is also very important. Thant means you need to write the International English language & Testing System (IELTS) and have a minimum band score of 6.0. Anything less than this will not be accepted.

As you know, you should also have a valid International passport to apply. Your passport should not be less than one year or two years. 

How Good is Malta in Terms of the Nursing Profession?

According to a World Health Organization (WHO) rating, Malta is 5th globally in the medical industry. This is after some statistics and data collected by some hospitals and health centre in Malta,

Besides, Nurses in Malta are highly paid. The average salary in Malta is 38,976 euros per year. Salary for entry-level nurses with 1-3 years experience is about 27,552 euros. For senior level nurse with more than eight years experience, salary is out at: 48,105 euros per year.

Some of the benefits of working in Malta are outlined below:

* low-income tax (which is only 15% of your income)

* Low cost of living compared to other European countries, UK, America and Canada. A single person estimated monthly costs are at 830.45 USD (7.66 Euros). This also depends on lifestyle as the cost could be lesser than that. Cost of living in Malta is on the average 16/7% lower than that of the United States. Rent in Malta on the average is 43.7% lower that of US. Rent, food, transport cost, clothes are pretty cheap in Malta.

* Low crime rate: The rate of crime is lower in Malta compared to the UK, USA and other parts of Europe. Also, the country is not prone to natural disaster or other hazards. One can hardly hear of any bad news about Malta.

* Average number of working per week in Malta is 42 hours compared to other countries which is 50 hours per week. It might interest you to know that there are 13 public holidays in Malta and most nurses are entitled to 25 paid leaves per year.

* The Social Security Act (SSA) comes with a lot of benefits like: retirement plan, pension, unemployment benefits, health care, child's benefits, etc. Residents only need to pay 10% of their gross salary to enjoy this as part of their Social Security Contributions,

There are quite a number of benefits of working in Malta as a Nurse or other professionals like: accountants, engineers, HR, admin, teachers, etc. Now that you know about what it takes to work in Malta, what are you waiting for? Talk to us today!