The EIP consists of two parts: an English language study portion and a non-paid internship portion. You will be able to apply your language skills, learn about the business culture in Canada, and gain international experience that will look great on your résumé.

How does the program work?

Under Canada’s immigration rules, the internship placement period may not exceed 50% of the entire program. The complete program runs for a minimum of 8 weeks: 4 weeks of classes followed by 4 weeks with a host company. To benefit the most from this program, we recommend that you study for at least two months before starting the placement. The first portion of the program will be our English classes (10 or 20 hours/week). In addition to attending these classes, you will meet with our EIP Coordinator for counseling and/or seminars to prepare you for your placement. These sessions will include cross-cultural orientation, work ethics and conditions, industry information and performance expectations.

During your placement, you will be in regular contact with our EIP Coordinator for continuing guidance and at the end of your program you will have a chance to evaluate your experience with our EIP Coordinator. You will receive a diploma and an evaluation from your host company.

How will you choose a host company for me?

We will try our best to find a placement that is relevant to your skills, studies and/or business background. Placement will depend on availability as well as your language ability, education level and previous experience. We need your CV together with your application.

Do I need a Work Permit?

No. The internship placement is an extension of your English program, and is unpaid, so you do not need a Work Permit. Regular visa requirements apply; if you want to stay in Canada for more than six months, you will need to apply for a Student Permit. Check out the Canadian Immigration website for more information: www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/index.html

What will I be doing at the host company?

During your placement, you will be observing daily functions in a Canadian company. Your host company will decide what your exact duties will be. This may depend on your skills, experience, studies and the length of your placement. It is important to remember that as a guest of this host company, your expectations should focus primarily on the English language and cultural learning experience.

When can I start?

You can begin classes on any start date and then begin the unpaid placement on the week after your classes end.

Please note: We cannot guarantee placement in a chosen field or with a specific company, but we will do our best to make a suitable match. We ask our internship students to be flexible and to accept the best available position.

How much will it cost?

For the study portion of the EIP, our regular fees apply (have a look at our price list or check our website www.studyglobal.net/pricestoronto.htm. For the internship portion of your program, there is a one-time fee of C$1200. This includes the internship placement, preplacement seminars/counselling and follow-up sessions.