Study + Work (Co-Op Program)

What to expect from the Study+Work Program

The Study+Work Program combines language learning with workplace experience. It involves two stages.

Complete a language course (minimum 4 weeks).
Placement in a Canadian company (minimum of 4 weeks, maximum 24 weeks depending on the type of Co-Op you choose).

The workplace assignment is an integral part of the Study+Work program as it allows you to put your language skills to use in real-life situations in a Canadian place of work.

The workplace assignment begins shortly after you have completed the language course component at LSC. The duration of the work assignment cannot be longer than the length of the language course.

All work opportunities are based on reaching the required language level, having the necessary education, experience, attitude and flexibility. Ultimately, it is up to the student to win the interview.

For Paid Guaranteed Co-Op, the longer the study and work period, the more options for work placements.

Types of Co-Op

	Unpaid Work	Paid Work - SELF Placement	Paid Work - Guaranteed Placement
Available	Calgary, Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver	Calgary, Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver	Calgary, Toronto, Vancouver
Study + Work Length	4 weeks study + 4 weeks work to 12 weeks study + 12 weeks work	12 weeks study + 12 weeks work or 24 weeks study + 24 weeks work	16 weeks study + 16 weeks work or 24 weeks study + 24 weeks work
Visa required	Depending on placement requested Tourist visa or Study Permit with work permit	Study Permit + Work Permit Both visas must be obtained prior to arrival in Canada	Study Permit + Work Permit Both visas must be obtained prior to arrival in Canada
Language requirement for work placement	Calgary, Toronto, Vancouver Advanced English Montreal - bilingual High intermediate French; High intermediate English	Calgary, Toronto, Vancouver Advanced English Montreal - bilingual High intermediate French; High intermediate English	Calgary, Toronto, Vancouver Advanced English Montreal Not available
Required Course	4 weeks of 30 Lessons (one required course: Workplace Readiness) - rest of studies can be 20, 25 or 30 Lessons	4 weeks of 30 Lessons (one required course: Workplace Readiness) - rest of studies can be 20, 25 or 30 Lessons	8 weeks of 30 Lessons (two required courses: Workplace Readiness and Hospitality/Retail English) - rest of studies can be 20, 25 or 30 Lessons
Placement	LSC guarantees placement in one of 3 choices from selected list of available jobs areas	Student finds own placement; LSC provides counselling support	LSC guarantees a placement in chosen area of hospitality or retail; job is assigned by Placement Officer according to student's skills and abilities
Type of Work	Depending on placement: office work primarily; some tourism jobs	No restrictions	Entry back of house positions in hotels, restaurants, retail
Accommodation	Homestay available although students often choose own lodging during placement	Homestay available although students often choose own lodging during placement	Homestay available if working in city although students often choose own lodging during placement

Application Requirements

We recommend that you complete the LSC written placement test first to ensure that the minimum score is met before proceeding with the application requirements.

If you would like to apply for the Study+Work Program, please contact an authorized LSC representative for a placement test. Click here to find an LSC representative in your country.

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Study + Work (Co-Op Program)