Work & Travel
The Work and Travel Program is designed for candidates interested in spending time in Canada working and seeing the country. This program will give you exposure to the work culture of North America and allow you to gain an income while learning the culture and language.
Although a high level of English is not a prerequisite, all candidates are required to study at International House for a minimum period of 4 weeks. Upon completion of your studies, you will be placed in a paid position.
The main difference between this program and the Work and Study program is the visa requirement. Students wanting to take part in this program MUST already posses an appropriate visa that will allow them to work in Canada.
This program will not qualify you for a C-30 visa because it does not require a 50% study period.
Program Requirements
- Be 18 to 30 years of age
- Study 4 to 24 weeks at one of the schools
- Must posses a working command of English
- Must posses an eligible work visa to participate
Open Working Holiday Visas
Working holiday visas are issued to nationals of a handful of countries on an exchange basis. Some of these countries include: Japan, Germany, Netherlands, France, Sweden, Italy, South Korea, Norway, Czech Republic and Latvia. There are age restrictions on these visas and they are issued only once in your life.
Student Work Abroad Visas (SWAP)
This visa is restricted to students and numbers are limited. You will have to enrol with a SWAP representative in your region if nationals of your country are eligible. Please check www.swap.ca for more details on this program.
C-30 Visas
This is for programs that include both study as well as a work component. You will need both a student and working authorization. All of our programs using C-30 visas are a minimum of 32 weeks in duration and combine 50% study combined with 50% internship/work.
The Young Workers Exchange Visa
Only open to specific countries. You must have a placement secured before you apply for the visa and you cannot change your employer. Some of the countries include: Germany, Netherlands, Finland, Switzerland, France and Austria.
Visitor Visa
Only for programs with no work/internship or other practical component. You may need to apply for a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) unless you are permitted to stay in Canada for up to 6 months with a stamp in your passport upon arrival at the Canadian border.
Study Permit
Nationals of some counties need to apply to study in Canada regardless of duration. Many nationals can study in Canada for a six month period without a study permit. You will need a study permit along with a work permit to take part in any work & study programs that lasts more than 6 months.
Visa Requirement
Fees
| Location | Registration | Work Placement |
|---|---|---|
| Calgary | $100 | $1200 |
| Toronto | $100 | $1200 |
In additon to the fees listed above, students must also study for a minimum of 4 weeks at any IH Sol School and pay the associated program fees. Students may enrol in either the Intensive or Semi-Intensive English programs. Click here to learn more about these programs.
*All courses are subject to change without notice. All Prices are in Canadian Dollars and are subject to change without prior notice.
