Workplace English Diploma

General English+ Paid Work Experience

Vancouver, Toronto, Calgary, Victoria

Global Village is pleased to be offering Workplace English Diploma (General English + Paid Work Experience) packages, minimum 32 weeks and maximum 48 weeks, to students who want to improve their English language skills while gaining work experience in Canada.

Work experience placements are paid positions, in entry-level customer service, hospitality and retail. This is a unique program enabling students to learn and put their English skills to work in Canada with full support and guidance provided by GV from beginning to end!

 

Job Readiness Workshop

  • Job Readiness Workshops
  • Interview preparation and coaching

Work Experience

  • Develop language skills in a real Canadian work environment
  • Gain work experience
  • Interact with Canadians
  • Improve future employment prospects
  • Receive a letter of reference

General English Studies

  • 25 English lessons per week
  • Entrance and exit tests to track progress
  • Includes Certificates at end of program
  • Accredited Curriculum

Customer Service Preparation

  • Customer Service training (offered for 1 study block = 4 weeks/16 lessons total)
  • Exit test to track progress

Fast Facts

Offered in: Vancouver, Toronto, Calgary, Victoria

Minimum age: 19

Entry Level: Upper intermediate

Exam required: Yes

Duration:

  • 16 weeks English program + 16 weeks work placement, or
  • 20 weeks English program + 20 weeks work placement, or
  • 24 weeks English program + 24 weeks work placement

Prerequisites:

  • Min 1 year post-secondary education
  • Prior work experience
  • English résumé and cover letter
  • Completed application form and successful interview with Program Coordinator
  • Intermediate (GV5) level of English by start of work placement
  • Entrance examination required
  • Students must have both a Canadian Study permit and Co-op Work Permit OR Working Holiday Visa

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