LSC Language Studies Canada
First In Canada. First For You.
Since 1962.
Study+Work (Co-Op) at LSC
Three types of Study+Work (Co-Op) available: Unpaid Work,
Paid Work Self Placement, Paid Work Guaranteed Placement
• Are you looking for the experience of a lifetime? Our Study+Work program is specifically designed to help you learn English or French so that you can use it in a Canadian place of work. Every year we build relationships with key industry leaders to offer you job placements within a Canadian company. Choose from 3 different Study+Work. • Available in: Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver • You must have advanced level of language by the time the work component of the Study + Work begins. • Contact us for more information on our Study+Work program. To enter this course, you must take a pre-test to determine which course is best for you.
Important FAQ's for Study and Work
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What is the benefit of working?
You should come with the expectation that you will get a basic, entry-level job in order to improve your language. This is a great opportunity but it will not pay a lot.
You should expect to earn pocket money in Paid Co-Op while you are working. You need to have sufficient funds to pay for your studies and accommodation in full before you start working.
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Can I request a specific job?
The most important thing is the language learning in Co-Op. LSC has placements within several categories of work. You can request from among those categories.
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Do I have to study or can I just work?
The Co-Op program is a STUDY + work program. Canadian government rules are that the study must come first and the work second.
The work is part of your language improvement. The work can be a maximum of 50% of your time in Canada.
| Unpaid Work | Paid Work - Self Placement | Paid Work - Guaranteed Placement | |||||||
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| Study + Work Length | 4 weeks study + 4 weeks work or 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 |
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| Visa Required | Tourist or 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 |
Tourist or Study Permit + Work Permit Both visas must be obtained prior to arrival in Canada |
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| Language Requirement for Work Placement |
• Bilingual • High intermediate French • High intermediate English |
• Bilingual • High intermediate French • High intermediate English |
• Not available in Montreal |
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| Required Course | One required course: • Workplace Readiness • 4 weeks of 30 lessons • Rest of studies can be 20, 25 or 30 lessons |
One required course: • Workplace Readiness • 4 weeks of 30 lessons • Rest of studies can be 20, 25 or 30 lessons |
Two required courses: • Workplace Readiness • Hospitality/Retail English • 8 weeks of 30 lessons • Rest of studies can be 20, 25 or 30 lessons |
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| Placement | LSC guarantees placement in one of 3 areas |
Student finds own placement: LSC provides counseling support |
LSC guarantees a placement in either hospitality or retail; job is assigned by Placement Officer according to student's skills and abilities | ||||||
| Type of Work | General office work, tourism | No restrictions | Entry positions in hotels, restaurants, retail | ||||||
| Homestay and Accommodation | Homestay available (although students often choose own lodging during placement) | Homestay available (although students often choose own lodging during placement) | Homestay available (although students often choose own lodging during placement) | ||||||