Work & Study and Internship Program
Work & Study Programs in Vancouver and Toronto
Students enrolling in the Work & Study Program will have 12, 16, 24 or 32 weeks of English language training in our Specialized Intensive or Specialized Super-Intensive Course, followed by a paid work experience of equal length.
| Length of English Course | Maximum Work & Study Period | English Levels |
| 12 & 16 Weeks | 12 & 16 Weeks | 4-10 |
| 20 & 24 Weeks | 20 & 24 Weeks | 3-10 |
| 28 & 32 Weeks | 28 & 32 Weeks | 2-10 |
| 36 & 40 Weeks | 36 & 40 Weeks | 1-10 |
| 44 & 48 Weeks | 44 & 48 Weeks | 1-8 |
Work-Study may include:
- Room Attendant
- Food and Beverage Server
- Food Counter Attendant
- Delivery Person
- Busser
- Host-Hostess
- Cashier
- Retail Salesperson
- Store Clerk
- Dishwasher
Work-Study Companies
- Cypress Mountain Ski Resort
- Vancouver Airport
- Cactus Club Restaurant
- Starbucks
- Swiss Chalet
- Rogers Communications
- ROOTS Canada
- Pizza Hut
- Pan Pacific Hotel Vancouver
- The Gap
- Winners
Program Notes
- The English Course starts every Monday (Tuesdat when Monday is a holiday)
- Students must achieve a minimum of Eurocentres Level 7 prior to the start of the work-study portion of the program
- Students must be high school graduates and 18 years of age at the time the course starts
- Students must submit a résumé (CV) in English along with application
- The work component must be equal to or less than the duration of the English component with equal hours of study and work per week
- Students must obtain a Study Permit prior to coming to Canada and will need to apply for a Work Permit either prior to arriving to Canada or at least 2 months prior to start of work-study.
- Salary is at the discretion of the employing company (usually $10 - $12 per hour).
Internship / English Plus Canadian Work Experience
This program is perfectly suited for students who want to improve their linguistic abilities and gain professional work experience through working in a Canadian Company. By taking this program students will get a sense of the international business environment, meet colleagues from Canada, extend their language horizons and improve their chances in the job market. Starting with résumé writing, students will also receive interview coaching and practice at the end of the language component, preparing them for their suitable work placement. We take great care in placing each student with the internship that is right for them.
| Length of Course | Maximum Work & Study Period | English Levels |
| 4 - 12 Weeks | 4 - 12 Weeks | 4 -10 |
| 13 - 24 Weeks | 13 - 24 Weeks | 3 - 10 |
| 25 - 36 Weeks | 25 - 36 Weeks | 2 - 9 |
| 37 - 48 Weeks | 37 - 48 Weeks | 1 - 8 |
Internship Features
- Guaranteed internship placement in one of your 3 areas of interest (based on your previous work experience)
- Consulting on résumé writing and interview skills
- Bi-weekly monitoring and counselling during internship
Possible Internships (Sample List)
- Advertising
- Arts
- Banking
- Commerce and Finance
- Information Technology
- Education
- Office
- Retail
- Forestry
- Graphic Design
- Hotel
- Import/Export
- Manufacturing
- Marketing
- Non-Profit Organizations
- Transportation
Internship Companies (Sample list)
- Rogers Communications
- The Canadian Cancer Society
- Hola TV
- Keystone Technologies
- Istonish
- Ansatel Communications
- Western Front Arts Association
- Colorshadow Communications
- Howard Johnson Hotel
- Bike Hike Adventure Tours
- Canadian Craft Museum
- Kinetix Media
- The Gap
- Zurich Insurance
- Pan Pacific Hotel
- Migenix Biotech
- VanCity Credit Union
- Quantum Telecom
- Western Rice Mills
- Ad Astra Financial Group
- Rockwood Adventure Tours
- Harbour Centre Tower
- Rise New Media
- Delta Suites Hotel
- Karo Creative Design
- Granville Gold Corporation
- Wedgewood Hotel
- Opus Hotel
- Vancouver Marriot Hotel
- William Tell Restaurant
Program Notes
- Start Dates every Monday (Tuesday when Monday is a holiday)
- The internship component must be equal to or less than the duration of the English component
- Students must achieve a minimum of Eurocentres Level 5 prior to the start of the Internship (may be higher depending on field)
- Students must be high school graduates and 18 years of age at the time the course starts
- Students must complete an internship form indicating three areas of interest and submit a résumé (CV) in English along with application
- Students enrolled in a course longer than 6 months must obtain a Study Permit prior to coming to Canada and will need to apply for a Work Permit after arriving in Canada.
Business English Diploma
- All Work-Study Program Graduates will receive a Eurocentres Canada Business English Diploma
