Volunteer Internship Program (formerly known as Cooperative Education Program)
Volunteer Internship Program
The Volunteer Internship Program combines English and/or French language studies with experience in the Canadian workplace. Since beginning in 1994, the Volunteer Internship Program has become one of ILSC’s most popular programs. The Volunteer Internship 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 fulltime 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 |
View the Volunteer Internship Program Photo Tour
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Participating in the Volunteer Internship 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 Volunteer Internship 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).
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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 Volunteer Internship Program orientation, which will provide more information about the program. You will also meet with an Internship 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. |