GV IEC Work and Study Package

What is the IEC Work & Study Package?

This is a package of 12 weeks of intensive English study, plus an IEC Working Holiday visa confirmation letter. Some packages also include more services, and all come with a special tuition discount on extensions.

Who is eligible?

Here are the general eligibility criteria for participation in the IEC. You must meet all required criteria to obtain a work permit. For more detailed information, consult the IEC website.

• You are between 18 and 35 years old
• Your country or territory of citizenship has a Youth Mobility Agreement (YMA) with Canada
• You may not bring any dependant family members to Canada with you
• You can provide proof of a minimum of CAD $2,500 to cover your expenses in Canada
• You have proof of health insurance for the duration of your stay in Canada
• You must not be inadmissible to Canada
• You have a round-trip ticket or proof of sufficient funds to cover your departure from Canada at the end of your authorized stay
• You have paid the program and registration fees to Global Village

In addition, Global Village requires all students to be at least GV Level 3 prior to starting the 12-week Study & work course.

What is included in each package?

Working Holiday Visa Sponsorship / Confirmation letter:

This letter allows you to get a Working Holiday visa to come to Canada, without needing to wait for the visa selection process, and without being chosen from the visa pool – you can directly apply and receive your visa quickly, even if your country has no Working Holiday visa allocations remaining for this year. Once you have completed registration and payment, we will issue you an IEC working holiday confirmation letter on behalf of the Languages Canada Consortium. You will use this letter during your application process.

The IEC Working Holiday visa is an unlimited work visa, meaning that you are not limited to working for a specific employer; you can choose whom to join. For most countries of origin, the visa will last for one year.

12-Week intensive English Course:

This package includes 12 weeks of intensive English study – 30 lessons each week. You will be studying according to your English level in a curriculum focused on speaking, listening, and vocabulary building. This package includes special sessions focused on working in an English environment, including things like:

• Creating a resume
• Job interview skills
• Canadian working culture
• ... and more.

Students must be at least GV Level 3 to begin this course, and all applicants will receive a comprehensive English assessment at the time of registration. Students whose English level is not high enough but who want to begin their studies immediately can still enroll. However, they will not be able to begin the 12-week Work & Living course (or be eligible for guaranteed job interviews in the Gold package) until they have reached GV Level 3. Their additional studies will be discounted, based on the tuition discount for extensions. (see below)

Canada orientation and settlement package:

The Silver level of the Work & Study Package includes a a series of weekly activities designed to help the student set themselves up for success in Canada, and including items like the following every Friday afternoon after class (note: specific elements subject to availability) –

• Assistance applying for a Social Insurance Number
• Assistance applying for bank account
• Assistance getting SIM card and phone plan
• Assistance getting driver’s licence (if eligible)
• Assistance registering with your consulate (if applicable)
• Canadian work orientation workshop
• Tour of Calgary and orientation to public transportation
• Access to GV Settlement Help Line
• Access to GV Job Board

Guaranteed job interview:

The Gold level of the Work & Study package includes a guarantee of at least two job interviews with Canadian employers. These will be available to you once you have completed the 12-week intensive English course.

Complete Terms & Conditions

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