Learn French and Work Experience Programs in Canada

If you want to learn French 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 French + Work Experience" programs in the following cities in Canada: Montreal.

Study and Work Program with ILSC in Montreal

Program Description

The Work Experience Program (WEP) is a specialized program combining intensive French 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 French 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 French Courses: You can choose courses from a variety of programs offered at ILSC – Communication, Academic Preparation, Test Preparation, Business French, Humanities.

Mandatory Internship Preparation Courses: Workplace Preparation (You will gain the knowledge and language skills to succeed in a French 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 French 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 Montreal 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 french 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)

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.

French 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 French and demonstrated motivation for this program.

Study and Work Program with GEOS in Montreal

International students will experience a real Canadian work environment, improving their French 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 French 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 the Metro area: 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.

Pay rate: The general guideline would be starting from CAN$8.00 to CAN$10.00 per hour.

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.

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

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.

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

PROGRAM STRUCTURE:    
• Students must enroll in a GEOS CEP / CFP Full-Time or Intensive English/French Program for a minimum of 12 weeks.
• Students must be at least 19 years of age.
• Students cannot work more than the study length of their program.
• The student has to complete their study program before starting the work program portion.
• The student cannot work while they are in the study program.
• The student will receive 10 workshops. The workshops cover relevant topics such as: resume writing, interview practice, workplace culture and office skills.
• The student is assigned to a position and location by GEOS or introduced to our partner agency.
• The program is offered year-round and students can start any Monday.
• If a student wants to work at a resort, GEOS Canada recommends that the student starts with the French program in the spring (February to May) and start their job in the summer. Alternatively, the student can start the French program in the summer/fall (July to September) and then start work in the winter.

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