Learn English and Work Experience Programs in Canada

If you want to learn English and work in Canada, AEI study abroad agency offers you free counseling and placement services for study and work experience programs!

Contact us to know the details and the costs of the programs and to receive our free counseling service.

There are opportunities for "Learn English + Work Experience" programs in the following cities in Canada: Ottawa, Toronto, Vancouver, Victoria, Whistler.

Business English Work Study Program (BEWS) with CCEL in Vancouver

The CCEL Business English Work Study Program is designed for international students and strengthens their ability to communicate in English in a business setting plus provides work experience in Canada relevant to their academic studies or profession. This program consists of 50% academic studies and 50% paid and/or unpaid internship.

This course has been designed by experienced business professionals and is for students who need to use English for international business. In the program case studies and class projects involving work-related situations enhance students’ reading, writing, listening and speaking skills.

The Academic component is composed of an Intensive English Language program (optional 6 levels) and/or Cambridge Exam Preparation (FCE, CAE) program followed by the mandatory 12 week Business English Program.

In our Internship Program students will experience a Canadian work environment, get to know colleagues from other countries, enhance their language abilities and expand their career horizons. The unpaid or paid Internship, is monitored, has specific learning goals and is an essential component of the BEWS program.

After assessing the student’s language skills, educational training, work experience, and personal interest, we will arrange a suitable placement. We work closely with each student to place with a company that fits their goals, interests and personality.

    * The average work hours for internship are 20 (up to 30) hours per week
    * Placements will depend on English level, education and experience.
    * Remuneration and pay rate (the minimum wage of $8.00/hour is guarantee by law in BC) will be affected by English communication ability, previous work experience and education.

Here are some of the most common job placement sectors.

    * Sales and Marketing
    * Sports / Recreation
    * Business Administration
    * Event Marketing
    * Hotels and Restaurants
    * Retail /Customer Service
    * Market Research
    * Computer & IT
    * Graphic Design
    * Media and Journalism
    * Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical)
    * Non-profit / Social Program
    * Human Resources
    * Travel and Tourism

* Some of these positions may require previous training or experience.
* Due to the nature of the sector, we are unable to place paid interns in Medical and Financial – Banking, Stock broking.

All BEWS students will have Targeted Employment Training at the Canadian College of English Language. Instruction will be given in the following areas: formulating an appropriate curriculum vita, writing a convincing covering job letter, making an effective presentation and impressing an employer at a “job interview”.

Program Length

Requirements

We expect students to meet the following criteria before we can accept them in the BEWS program:

   1. Students must be 18 years of age or over.
   2. Students must obtain a C30 Work/Study Permit.
   3. Students must meet the following English level requirements:
          * 40 weeks program: CCEL Upper Intermediate or Advanced (Level4 or 5)
          * 48 weeks program: CCEL Intermediate or Upper Intermediate (level 3 or 4)
   4. English Level Assessment: Students are required to take the CCEL on-line written test and have apre-screening interview.
   5. Students will be required to submit a resume and a letter of motivation, Word Format, detailing their skills and qualifications.
   6. Students must have a realistic expectation of the internship position. Eg We are unable to find management position of any kind.
   7. Students must be motivated, flexible and have a professional attitude.

Study and Work Program with GEOS in Calgary, Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto, Vancouver or Victoria

International students will experience a real Canadian work environment, improving their English skills in a communicative way. The candidate will develop their communication skills while gaining valuable work experience. The program offers an exiting way to learn English and immerse students in Canadian culture.

The program helps students get paid positions within the service industries. From the beginning of the program GEOS will provide students support in job placement and preparation until the program ends.

Job placement in our GEOS Canada cities: hotels, restaurants, local resorts, retail shops, museums, tour companies and travel destinations in general. These places offer fun and exciting ways to live and work.

Positions offered at resorts include: guest services, retail shops, housekeeping, food & beverage service, maintenance, front-desk reception and more. Students can live and work at these resorts for a whole season or two seasons and meet people from other parts of the globe.

*All required training will be provided at the resort. Staff housing for summer and winter resort job placements is available at some resorts if employment starts at the beginning of the season, but may not be available if employment begins in the middle or at the end of the season.

Pay rate: A general guideline would be from $8 to $15 per hour.

Note: The work period must be shorter or equal to the study period.

STEP 1 Learn or improve your English at any GEOS Language Academy in Canada, for a minimum of 12 weeks in our Intensive or Full-Time English Program. In order to move on and start applying for jobs, you need to meet ONE of the following requirements:

* achieve a TOEIC score of 650 ar a TOEFL score of 70.
* Completion of GEOS Canada's level 4 (High-Intermediate) Program.

NOTE Please note that students interested in these programs must be 19 years old and must have valid Canadian Study and Work Permits (Co-op Permit) or Working Holiday Visa.

STEP 2 After completion of the Intensive or Full-Time English Program at GEOS Language Academy, students will then be provided with the relevant job placements services and training before the work program begins. Feedback and follow-up services will be provided during the work program period.

*Enrolment at GEOS Language Academy does not guarantee successful entry into the work program*

GEOS STUDY & WORK PROGRAM SUPPORT SERVICES INCLUDES

    * Job placement
    * Visa application support
    * Social insurance number (SIN card)
    * Host company search
    * Resume creation review and revision
    * Interview coaching and preparation
    * Interview set-up
    * Post job placement service (follow up and report)
    * Certification will be issued to the student at the end of the program

Study and Work Program with LSI in Toronto or Vancouver

An excellent opportunity to practise and develop your language skills in a business environment and gain valuable work experience. The programme combines an LSI course to develop your communication skills and attain a high enough level in the language and a period of work placement. LSI offers both unpaid work experience placements and paid positions.

Paid Business Internships

• Long-term skilled placements available for experienced professionals after completion of at least 6 months of an LSI Intensive 30 course
• The length of the placement cannot exceed the length of the course
• Assistance in applying for a Canadian Work Permit will be provided 
  

Paid internships are available in Business Administration. These internships are offered in periods of between 6 months and 18 months.
Paid business administration internships are typically junior level office administration with a job shadowing component. Approximately ¼ of the internship day is spent job shadowing. This can involve observing marketing, finance, or other departments. Paid Business Administration is available in Vancouver only.

PAID HOSPITALITY WORK EXPERIENCE

• Opportunities to train as a Banquet Server and to work short-term (for entry level salary)
• LSI Intensive 30 Course for a minimum of 4 weeks prior to work experience
• Minimum placement length is 4 weeks (12 weeks recommended)
• Placement can exceed study length if student obtains Working Holiday Visa
• Countries which offer Working Holiday Visa: Scandinavia, Holland, Belgium, France, Italy, Japan, Czech Republic and Latvia.

Paid Hospitality Jobs are available in Vancouver, Toronto, Whistler, the Rockies, the Okanagan, and the Niagara Region.

Paid Hospitality Jobs are not professional level. For a professional level job, please see the Paid Business Internship Program or the Unpaid Business Internship Program.

Study and Work Program with ILSC in Toronto or Vancouver

Program Description

The Work Experience Program (WEP) is a specialized program combining intensive English study with a paid internship in a Canadian work-place. WEP is offered in 6, 12, 18, and 24 month programs, comprised of 50% academic and 50% paid internship components.

In the program, you study English through a variety of courses until your language skills allow you to take internship preparation courses, specifically Workplace Preparation, Interview Skills, Business Writing Skills and Job Opportunities & Business Success (JOBS) . These mandatory courses are designed to make you highly employable in the Canadian job market. The later part of the program is a paid internship where you learn about the Canadian workplace and develop your individual skills.

Program Overview

Core English Courses: You can choose courses from a variety of programs offered at ILSC – Communication, Academic Preparation, Test Preparation (TOEFL, TOEIC, Cambridge, IELTS), Business English, Humanities.

Mandatory Internship Preparation Courses: Workplace Preparation (You will gain the knowledge and language skills to succeed in an English speaking work environment. You’ll focus on vocabulary, effective interview techniques and North American business etiquette); Business Writing Skills (You will gain skills in written communications including business
proposals. You will develop expertise in resume and cover letters); Business English Interview Skills (You will develop interview skills for success in person, on-line and over the phone. Includes video taping and critiques to improve presentation); Job Opportunities & Business Success (JOBS) (You will gain a clear perspective of Canadian workplace culture including employment standards, human resources and management issues. You will also learn strategies for working with a team, networking, and preparing for workplace success).

Internship: You may choose to purchase ILSC internship placement services in Vancouver and Toronto or pursue your own job search. ILSC placement services include helping you fine-tune your resumes, practice interviews before your actual job interviews and arranging up to five interviews. The service does not promise a placement. The success of the placement largely depends on your successful performance at the interviews. The job areas that you are interviewing for are subject to fluctuation. Specific requests for positions or employers cannot be guaranteed. Positions will likely be entry level and will vary depending on your language skills and demonstrated experience. Some major industries available are tourism and hospitality, retail, and administration. The average wage ranges between $8 ~$15/hour. Typical entry-level positions can be in any field and will vary from customer service and clerical to basic tasks.

Working Holiday: Students must study for a minimum of 6 weeks in a Fulltime Intensive program if they wish to avail themselves for the ILSC job placement service. Students must attain an “Advanced 1” level of English to qualify for this service. A minimum of 8 weeks from the time of arrival is required to arrange interviews.

Accomodation: During the internship is the responsibility of the student. In some cases, the employer or ILSC may provide assistance with accommodation but this is not part of the program nor is it guaranteed. Placements will be based on availability. Internship start dates are estimated and may vary based on employers’ requirement up
to a maximum of 4 weeks.

Program Start Dates

2010: Jan 4, Feb 1, Mar 1, Mar 29, Apr 26, May 25, June 21, July 19, Aug 16, Sep 13, Oct 12, Nov 8, Dec 6.

Start Dates for WEP with Tourism and Hospitality Management Program (only available in Vancouver)

2010: Jan 4, Jan 5, Feb 15, Mar 8, Mar 29, Apr 19, May 10, May 31, Jun 21, Jul 12, Aug 3, Aug 23, Sep 13, Oct 4, Oct 25, Nov 15, Dec 6

Requirements

You must be a high school graduate.You must also demonstrate that you have previously applied for and secured a part-time or full-time job, or volunteer work. Professional work experience is not required, but will be an advantage. The ideal candidate is positive, pro-active, and independent. If you are interested in taking the Tourism and Hospitality Management program at Greystone College , you must meet the minimum ILSC Intermediate 4 level of English in reading, writing, and communication skills.

English Level Assessment: You are required to take the ILSC online language assessment test. Once successful on the written test, a phone interview will be arranged with an ILSC academic staff member to assess your spoken English and demonstrated motivation for this program.

English Work Experience Program with ELC University of Victoria

Description

The English Work Experience Program (EWEP) is an 18-week program which combines 12 weeks of intensive English classes with a 6-week professional work term.  It offers an excellent opportunity for students to develop their English skills in a challenging professional environment.

Program Features:
    * 12-weeks of intensive English classes
    * Job-preparation workshops
    * 6-week work term (120-240 professional hours)
    * Letter of Recommendation from your Employer and the Program Coordinator
    * WorldHost Fundamentals Certificate
    * Certificate of Participation
    * Homestay or UVic Dormitory accommodation

Objective

EWEP enables students to put their English skills into practice, meet Canadians and gain excellent work experience by offering positions in fields such as:

    * Tourism & Hospitality
    * Event Coordination
    * Marketing and Communications
    * Office Administration

Format

Weeks 1-12: Students attend intensive English classes and complete a series of workshops to prepare for a successful work experience in Canada.  These workshops include:

    * Skills & Experience Assessment
    * Resume and Cover Letter Writing
    * Interview Skills
    * Canadian Culture in the Workplace
    * WorldHost: Customer Service Certification

Weeks 13 - 18: Participants begin their 6-week work terms immediately after completing their English classes. During the full-time, unpaid work term, students participate in the daily activities of a Canadian organization and gain excellent experience to add to their resumes.

Entrance Requirements

    * Upper intermediate level (490) of the 12-week program or with approval of the ELC
    * A valid student visa for the duration of the program.  Students in Canada on a visitor visa are not eligible to apply.

Completion Requirements

    * Completion of 12 weeks of intensive English classes at the 490 level, in good standing
    * Attendance at all program workshops
    * Completion of all program materials, including WorldHost test, resumes and cover letters
    * Successful completion of a 6-week* professional work term

Canadian Experience Internship (Paid) with ELC University of Victoria

The Canadian Experience Internship is a 48-week program which combines 24 weeks of intensive English classes with a 24- week paid work term. It enables you to put your English skills into practice, meet Canadians and gain excellent work experience by offering paid, customer service positions in Victoria.

Program Features:

• 24 weeks of English classes plus a 24-week paid internship
• Job-preparation workshops
• WorldHost® Customer Service Certification
• Certificate of Participation
• Homestay or Dormitory accommodation

Weeks 1-24: You will attend intensive English classes for 30 hours per week and complete a series of workshops to prepare for a successful work experience in Canada.

Weeks 25-48: During the full-time internship, you will work between 20-40 hours per week in entry-level positions where you will gain valuable experience for your résumé.

Program Eligibility:

• Upper intermediate level (490) of the 24-week program or with English Language Centre approval
• A valid student visa for the duration of the program. Students in Canada on a visitor visa are not eligible to apply.