Education and professional experience in Canada

Diploma-granting training

Course intensity:

Course type:

Student, Adult,

During the first part of the Canadian Work and Training program, you will take courses in your chosen field and receive a certificate or diploma, depending on the program's duration. The second part, which is optional, consists of initial work experience in your chosen field of study (see the “Work Experience” section). Here are the available options for professional training:

Customer service : 26 weeks without professional experience, 40 or 48 weeks with professional experience
Customer Service + Business Communication : 60 weeks with professional experience
Marketing & Sales : 52 weeks without professional experience, 54 or 92 weeks with professional experience
Business administration : 52 weeks without professional experience, 92 weeks with professional experience
Management & International Trade : 27 weeks without professional experience, 48 weeks with professional experience
Management & International Trade + Communications : 72 weeks with professional experience
Digital Marketing / UX / UI / Web Developer : 27 weeks without professional experience, 48 weeks with professional experience
Digital Marketing + Communications : 72 weeks with professional experience
Hospitality & Tourism : 27 weeks without professional experience, 48 or 72 weeks with professional experience
Hospitality & Tourism + Communications : 72 weeks with professional experience

During this training, you are authorized and encouraged to work up to 20 hours per week. During breaks and during your work experience, you can work full-time.

Here is an example of a program for Business & Management (International Management and Trade) , spanning 48 weeks.

For more information on other courses, please do not hesitate to contact us.

If your English level is not sufficient for the programs, the school regularly offers promotions for free on-site English courses before the start of the program or online courses to take before your departure.

Professional experience

You can supplement your chosen course of study, selected from the options listed in the “Professional Training” tab, with a professional experience, although this is not mandatory. If you choose this option, the diploma will only be awarded after you have completed your internship. This experience will allow you to acquire practical skills in your field of study, thus increasing your employability in the job market.

Here are some examples of jobs:

International Business and Management

Junior Accountant at Arbutus Properties

Logistics Coordinator at Nippon Express Canada

Marketing Coordinator at PS&Co Brand Studio

Hospitality

Hostess at Fairmont Pacific Rim

Attendant at Holt Renfrew

Front desk agent at Rosedale on Robson Suite Hotel

Digital Marketing

DM Intern at WOW Branding

DM Assistant at Volition Consulting Inc.

Marketing Administrator at CoBees enterprise Ltd.

UX/UI

UX Researcher Intern at Hitachi Energy Canada

UI & Graphic Designer Intern at Cassia Research Inc.

UI/UX designer at Second bind

Accommodation

Our partner school offers several accommodation options during your training and work program in Canada:

– In a host family
– In a student residence
– In a shared flat

Since this program lasts at least 7 months, we recommend booking accommodation only for the first few months. Afterwards, you can look for a shared apartment once you arrive, which will allow you to reduce your initial costs and save money.

Dates

Depending on the program, introductory sessions may be held monthly or bimonthly. For more information, please contact us.

Price

The work-study program in Canada offers excellent value, with costs ranging from €5,000 to €10,000, depending on the program and duration chosen. Please contact us for a personalized quote.

During your studies, you can work up to 20 hours per week, and during your work experience, full-time. This will allow you to cover your living expenses, such as accommodation and food, as well as part of the program fees.

Other possibilities in Canada

School is no longer for you, and you'd prefer to travel and/or work, perhaps even taking English classes at the beginning of your stay? Visit our other [website/platform name] website dedicated to the Working Holiday Visa program

Discover our internship opportunities in Canada .

Interested in demi-pair stays (English courses + au pair work for girls and boys) in Toronto? See here .

We also recommend that you read our article on “Careers that value languages” .