FAQ

Step up to Work and Study Canada Program is operated by a reputable Canadian company English Bay College Ltd. as Hospitality program “The Step-UP to Work N’Studytm” since 2003. English Bay College is an accredited member with the Canadian Association of Private Language Schools, The Vancouver Board of Trade, The British Columbia Chamber of Commerce and International Student Safety Program.

 

The program allows participants to legally study and work in Canada (cannot exceed a 50/50 split).

 

The program is intended for applicants who want to improve their language and practical skills in hospitality.

 

All year long, you can start any Monday of the year.

 

You can work and study in Canada for 6 or 12 months.

 

6 months program Vancouver Campus (6 weeks)

- English Language Trainging/Cultural Training – 180 hours - Hospitality Training – 60 Hours Resort Location (18 weeks)

- Evening Language Courses/Hospitality Workshops – 180 hours

- Paid Hospitality Internship

12 months program Vancouver Campus (12 weeks)

- English Language Trainging/Cultural Training – 360 hours

- Hospitality Specific Training – 120 Hours Resort Location (36 weeks)

- Evening Language Courses/Hospitality Workshops – 360 hours

- Paid Hospitality Internship

 

Yes, but it is much more an assesment than a test. It will help to rank your English. It takes only 20 minutes and afterwards about 5 minutes telephone interview. And that’s all:)

 

Yes, you need a Study Permit with a Work Authorization (C30 Exemption). The Study Permit will be issued at the embassy, the Work Permit will be issued at the port-ofentry (e.g. Vancouver).

 

The Work Authorization – with C30 Exemption is all that you need:)

 

Personal consultations, detailed information about program, informational manual about Canada, pre-departure information brochure, details about accommodation. Assistance with the visa application, insurance and flight ticket.

 

Airport pickup is only on request. Students will be greeted at the Arrivals Terminal by Homestay Director or Host Family and driven to Canadian family.

 

Absolutely. You will know details about accommodation prior your arrival.

 

HOMESTAY - You will live in a host family, having a private room, 3 meals per day and your housing will be located within 30 minutes of downtown. HOSTEL - You will have a shared room, preferences are based on your request. Housing will be located within 15 minutes of English Bay College.

 

Normally, you will be living in shared staff accommodations and in most cases, you will have access to both laundry and cooking facilities.

 

Accommodation with meals at Host Family costs $187.50 CAD per week (payment due before arrival). Accommodation during paid internship in a resort costs usually between $180 CAD and $450 CAD per month.

 

Yes, this will be required. Normally it is 50% of your monthly rate. The deposit is remitted to you at the end of your stay.

 

You will study first 6 weeks (12 weeks), together with other participants from all over the world in the downtown of Vancouver. You will attend English Language Courses, Cultural Training Courses and Hospitality Workshops.

 

You will have onsite classes during your stay at the internship location, 160 (380) hours in total. There will be teachers onsite to teach lessons, monitor your internship and offer ongoing support.

 

You will receive your internship/job offers after the arrival to Vancouver. According to your previous language and work experience and skills, you can receive more suitable internship offers.

 

Yes. 100% job guarantee. During your Internship, You will have a minimum average of 30 hours per week.

 

Exclusive hotel resorts, premium Canadian tourist destinations including those where the 2010 Winter Olympic Games will take place. See examples: www.tourismwhistler.com, www.fairmont.com/lakelouise/

 

Yes, but it is not common. The resort is making a commitment to you for your term, and it is important for you to match that commitment.

 

Between $8 and $14 per hour.

 

Thanks to paid internship, participants can cover most of their expenses.

 

It is not guaranteed, but it is usually successfully fullfiled request.

 

You can travel at the end of the program in case the immigration officer allows you to stay some extra days (it is usually a little bit longer than the program end date). In case of 12 months program, you may take up to 3 weeks vacation. In other cases you can make an agreement with your resort.

 

As much as you need to supply yourself either in Vancouver or in Resort. You will definitely need to bring enough money to cover the following: deposit for accommodation, your first months rent for accommodation, as well as enough money for your living expenses.

 

There is a 3 month minimum commitment.

 

Yes, but in most of the companies you need to be over 25 (sometimes only over 21).

 

Yes, if it is a Tri Band.

 

Yes. It will be deducted from your pay. However, in Canada, there is an $8000 tax exemption. If you do not earn more, you can claim your taxes back.

 

Yes, everyone is required to have at least health and accident insurance.