Cooperative Education Program (Co-op)
Cooperative Education Program (Co-op)
The Cooperative (Co-op) Education Program combines English and/or French language studies with experience in the Canadian workplace. The name Cooperative Education reflects the cooperative relationship between the student, our school and the host organization.
Since beginning in 1994, Co-op has become one of ILSC’s most popular programs. The Co-op program is offered at all 3 of the ILSC campuses. The Montreal campus offers the program with French and Bilingual options.
The first half of the program is 1 to 3 months of full-time intensive classes (English or French). After classes, students are placed in an industry that reflects their interests, previous work experience and educational background.
Levels: Intermediate 3 to Advanced 2
Requirements
The program is available to students who register for full-time intensive classes and who reach a high intermediate or advanced language level.
Specific foundation classes may apply depending on student’s previous experiences. |
Availability by City:
English
 Montréal
Toronto
Vancouver
French
Montréal |
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ILSC Co-op Students
Weekly Placement Report - Online Form
ILSC Co-op Host Companies
Post Placement Company Evaluation - Online Form |
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Participating in the Co-op program has been a
very good experience for me. I met wonderful
people, discovered the Canadian way of business
and improved my professional skills. Working in
English provided me with a challenge and helped
me gain self-confidence. I went above and beyond
my objectives and I am glad I had this unforgettable
experience.
Jennifer Tripiana, Switzerland
VanCity Treasury, Credit & Risk Management |
Registration
1. Complete an ILSC application form indicating the English, French or Bilingual Co-operative Education Program and send the necessary fees.
2. Complete a Co-operative Education Program Application form and submit it to ILSC.
3. Submit a curriculum vitae (CV) and a covering letter which states your placement goals; the CV should be neat and professional, and include all relevant educational and work experience (in Canada, personal information such as age and marital status should not be on a CV).
If your area of interest is not listed on the Co-op application form or is not currently available in the ILSC School you wish to attend, please fill out a
 Co-op - Special Request Form (English)
Co-op - Special Request Form (French) |
Placements
We ask that students choose 3 different areas of interest. Finding a placement will depend on:
- Student’s previous work experience
- Student’s educational background
- Student’s interests
- Timing of the student’s placement
Some typical placements are in the following industries:
- Marketing
- Office Administration
- Tourism / Hospitality
- Education
- Non-Profit
- Information Technology
- Human Resources
- Banking / Finance
- And others…
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Upon Arrival
During your first 2 weeks at ILSC you will attend a Co-op orientation, which will provide more information about the program. You will also meet with a program Coordinator and discuss your background, experience and interest.
Your Coordinator will work on finding you a suitable placement and accompany you to an interview. Your Coordinator is available to you at anytime during the program to answer questions, solve problems and provide support. |
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