* last updated: March 2012

7 Week Canadian Work Experience Program






2012 Winter Program: January 9 - February 24 , 2012


2012 Summer Program: July 3 -  August 17, 2012








The Canadian Work Experience Program :

  • The 7 week Canadian Work Experience Program consists of  4 weeks of  Intensive English class room study followed by a 3 week volunteer work placement that allows students to immerse themselves in an authentic professional Canadian work environment in order to improve their professional communication skills.
  • In the workplace, students will have the opportunity for daily English skills practice which will deepen their understanding and appreciation for English communication.
  • Many students find the immersion into an English speaking work environment is beneficial towards helping them prepare for their future career goals.


Program Schedule 


Week 1- 4 : Classes

  • We ensure that every student is placed in a class that reflects his or her level of ability and competence in the English language, which is determined for each student based on an entrance placement test conducted after your arrival.
  • Morning sessions focus on developing skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing. Conversation classes followed by  afternoon seminars specifically designed for 7 week Canadian Work Experience Program participants called " English in the Workplace". These seminars will improve professional communication skills, and prepare students for the last 3 weeks of this program where they will engage in their work placements.
     
Week 5- 7 : Work Placements
  • During weeks 5-7, students will participate in full day work placements
  • Examples of work placements that students have enjoyed in previous programs include:museums, libraries, radio stations, youth centers, athletic facilities, and a variety of non-profit businesses.


Work Placement schedule :

  • Monday through Thursday  -  All day Work placement
  • Friday morning - Work placement
  • Friday  afternoon - Socio-cultural activity


Socio-Cultural Activities

  • Students benefit from their participation in scheduled social activities that begin when classroom learning ends.
  • During socio-cultural activities, students have the opportunity to practice English skills as they  participate in informal English conversation. Students will also experience interesting local history and culture, summer festivals, the arts, sports and much more!

Homestay

  • If you choose, you may apply to stay with a host family in the Homestay program while you study in this program.
  • Every effort is made to find the best match for students & families involved in the program.
  • The benefits of homestay include many additional opportunities for students to practice their English skills in authentic living situations while outside of the classroom.


In English Please!

  • In order to maximize the benefits for every student in the 4 Week January Intensive English Language Program and the 7 Week Canadian Work Experience Program, all students are expected to follow a strict English only policy during class time and at every activity.


Application Information

Please note: 
  • There is a minimum language proficiency requirement to participate in the 7 week Canadian Work Experience Program:

Minimum TOEFL iBT 65 or equivalent.


Program Cost:

$1850 Tuition
$66
 Health Insurance Fee
$200
Homestay Placement Fee*
$1162
Homestay Fee*
*if applicable

To Register: 

To register please fill out an application form.

If you would like to stay in Homestay please fill out the homestay application form.


For More Information:

Please contact at infoelp@uwinnipeg.ca