OPUS Paid Work and Study Canada

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Work and Study in Canada

  • OPUS CAN Student WorkingHelp pay for your studies and experience a new culture
  • Communicate in English at work and develop your language skills at school
  • Gain work experience in another language and increase your job opportunities
  • Work up to 20 hours per week in Vancouver
  • Study course length from 6 to 9 months
  • Apply in 5 easy steps (see application section below)

Example work placements

  • Retail Stores
  • Cafés
  • Restaurants
  • OPUS CAN MountainsHotels (previous experience required for some roles)

Accommodation options in Canada

  • Homestay
  • Student apartments

Why Work & Study in Canada

  • Work & live in a friendly and multi-cultural culture
  • Take some time off and discover the natural beauty Canada has to offer
  • Enjoy some of the best skiing in the world 
  • Go river rafting or canoeing down one of the many pristine rivers

OPUS CAN Rafael

Name: Rafael Miyagui
Country: Brazil

I have improved my English both in my classes and at work, met nice people and learned a lot about working.

 

 

Course Facts

OPUS CANADA

OPUS English Canada

Improve your English speaking, listening, writing and reading skills, gain customer service skills and gain assistance in finding part time work with 3 guaranteed job interviews.

Length:
6 months of Intensive English and 3 guaranteed job interviews with the potential to work up to 4 months of part-time paid work
9 months of Intensive English and 3 guaranteed job interviews with the potential to work up to 7 months of part-time paid work

Recommended ages: 18 - 30

Minimum English level: Intermediate with good spoken English

Hours of tuition per week: 20 lessons/week (Lessons are 45 minutes) - 15 hours of lessons

Locations: Vancouver

2010 Start dates: Jan 4, Mar 22*, Apr 12, Jun 21, Sep 27, Oct 18*
* Start dates are not available for the 9-month program  

Note: Diploma in Business Communications /Exam classes are available for an additional cost. Please indicate on your contact form if this is of interest to you.

OPUS Working Holiday Canada

Opus Working Holiday Visa course. If you are eligible (please see link below), you are entitled under the Working Holiday visa scheme to work for several employers over a 12 month period and study up to 4 months.

Note: You can only work with the same employer for a 6 month period.

Overview: English course from 12 weeks + 3 guaranteed job interviews and the potential to work up to 6 months

Course Structure: 20 lessons/week
(Lessons are 45 minutes) – 15 hours of lessons

Age eligibility: 18 - 30

Minimum English level: Intermediate with good spoken English

Location: Vancouver

Start dates: Every two weeks (except Holidays)

Working holiday visa: click here for more information on getting a Working Holiday visa in Canada http://www.visabureau.com/canada/working-holiday.aspx   

For more information about PLI - OPUS download the information sheet here!

Application

Apply in 5 easy steps:

  1. Request and complete an application form, available from your Kaplan International Colleges representative
  2. Upon receipt of your application we will send you our free English test and let you know your current English level
  3. We will request an electronic version of your CV written in English
  4. We will then arrange a telephone interview to test your spoken English
  5. Once you have followed the steps above and we have received payment of the program fees and for any accommodation you wish to book with us, we will send you a booking confirmation and Letter of Acceptance so that you can apply for a student visa if necessary.

Fees

The program fees listed below include tuition and job interviews only. You will also need to budget for accommodation and spending money. However, the money you earn will help you to afford some of your expenses.

Vancouver 2010
OPUS 6 Months6950 CAD
OPUS 9 Months8750 CAD
OPUS Working Holiday Visa4200 CAD