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WTC Co-op Program

Study and Work Program 2011
Your Future, Your Success
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WTC ESL (English as a Second Language)

Your Future, Your Success

Western Town College is conveniently located in the heart of downtown Vancouver and Toronto.
Both campuses are located in cities with modern conveniences and spectacular scenery.

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ESL AM: Grammar

In our morning classes, students learn the fundamental grammar points necessary to communicate in
English. Our lowest levels of grammar are suitable for beginners, while our highest levels of grammar are
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suitable for students preparing to study at English-speaking universities.

ESL PM: Electives

Students can choose afternoon elective classes appropriate to their English speaking ability and interests.
Our elective classes, such as Street Speak, Vocabulary, Pronunciation and Speaking, help students learn
how to communicate effectively in English.

ESL DAILY SCHEDULE

Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
09:00 - 10:20 Grammar Focus: Reading and Writing

10:40 - 12:00 Grammar Focus: Listening and Speaking

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12:00 - 13:00 Lunch

13:00 - 14:20 First Elective

No Classes
14:40 - 16:00 Second Elective

16:10 - 17:00 Conversation Club / Homework Tutorial

WTC ¨helping students reach their educational and career goals”

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WTC Co-op Program
Immerse Yourself in Canadian Culture

The Co-op Program at Western Town College offers students the opportunity to improve their
English language ability and gain real work experience in Canada!

English Classes + Work Experience

First Step

Improve your English skills at Western Town College for a minimum

of 12 weeks in our ESL Full-Time program. Students must
successfully complete a minimum of ESL Level 5 before starting

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to apply for jobs.

Second Step

Once students have achieved the required level in our ESL

Full-Time program, they can begin the job interview process.

WTC Co-op Program Support:

• Visa application support (Co-op Permit)
• A pp licat ion f or Soc i al I nsu ranc e N u m be r
• Resume-writing and interview skills
• Arrangement of job interview
• J o b placem en t
• C o - o p Program Certi fi c ati on

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The WTC Co-op Program will help you to:
• E n h a n ce your career
• G a in wo rk exp eri enc e
• Improve your English skills in a real Canadian work
environment
• Enjoy working with Canadians and other co-op
s t u d e n t s f rom arou nd the w orl d
• Immerse yourself in Canadian culture while
getting paid

Pay Rate

The minimum starting wage will be CAD$8 per hour as per

British Columbia’s Provincial law. The maximum wage will
depend on the employer and the industry (type of work
being done).

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WTC WTC Co-op Program

Immerse Yourself in Canadian Culture

The Co-op Program at Western Town College offers students the opportunity to improve their
English language ability and gain real work experience in Canada!

The Program

• Students must take WTC ESL Full-Time Courses for a minimum

of 12 weeks in order to participate in the Co-op Program.

• Students must be at least 18 years of age to participate in

the program.
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• Students must obtain a Study and Work Permit (Co-op Permit),

or apply for a Working Holiday Visa.

• The work period cannot be longer than the study period,

and the work period will only begin after conclusion of the
study period. The work period has to be equal to or less
than the study period in duration. For example, if the study
program is 12 weeks long, then the work program must last
12 weeks or less.

• Students will attend workshops designed to help them with

job hunting, resume-writing, and interview skills.
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• WTC will arrange for students to work with its business partners by arranging interviews with potential employers.

• The program is offered year-round; students may start the program on any Monday.

Program periods Placement Fee and Program Support

Study Program Work Program The placement fee is CAD$800 which includes
• Visa documentation.
12 weeks 12 weeks
14 weeks 14 weeks • Social Insurance Number application.
16 weeks 16 weeks • Workshops, and job placement support.
18 weeks 18 weeks NOTE: This fee does not include the study program.
20 weeks 20 weeks Please refer to our current tuition fee schedule for further details.

24 weeks 24 weeks Contact Western Town College for details.

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