PRACTICUM PROGRAM 2011

Study + Work Experience

Career Internship
(non-paid)
Work Experience
(paid)
12 week full-time English study
+
12 week practicum placement in a Canadian workplace
Intermediate (CSLI Level 5)
before the 12 weeks in-class study commences
Intermediate (CSLI Level 5)
before the 12 weeks in-class study commences
Program length
Entry English level
Practicum
Arrangement
by CSLI
Full support
from CSLI
Overview & Benefits
CSLI Practicum Program
- Placement Guaranteed
- Placement in fields of interest
- Practice English in a professional setting
- Minimum of 30hrs/week internship
- Placement Guaranteed
- An entry level work position 20 30hrs/week
- Placement in an environment where you can
practice English
- Individual coaching from the start of in-class English program to the end of the Practicum placement
- Study Plan Consultation to improve English skills effectively and to prepare for the practicum experience
- Follow-up and performance support sessions
The CSLI Practicum Experience Program offers a unique opportunity for CSLI students to practice their English in the
real world. Through communication with Canadians and involvement in the local community, students are able to
expand future career possibilities in their home country. Participants builds skills and strengthen their resumes through
international work experience supported by CSLI.
Examples of
positions
Workshops
Business Administration, Marketing,
Tourism, IT, International Trade, etc.
Retail, Customer Service, Server,
Barista, Seasonal work, etc.
- Improve Business English Skills in real-life
situations
- Strengthen your resume with Internship
- Use your skills and experience
- Build confidence in an international environment
- Gain an insight into different social, political and
economic systems
- Networking Establish contacts in your field and
new opportunities in the future.
- Receive a Letter of Reference
- Receive a CSLI Practicum Certificate
- Improve day-to-day English communication
skills in real-life situations.
- Gain Canadian work experience
- Build confidence in an international environment
- Gain an insight into North American working
culture
- Earn money (Pay can vary between $8.75-$11)
- receive a Letter of Reference
- Receive a CSLI Practicum Certificate
- Resume and Cover Letter writing
- Interview skills
- Workplace Culture
- Workplace Communication
- Practicum Preparation
(how to meet employers needs, resume review,
interview skills)
- Succeeding at Practicum experience
$4,500 CAD
CSLI Practicum Experience Package
Coop visa or working Holiday visa Medical Insurance A resume in English
ntermediate to Advanced level English skills Phone interview before arriving in Canada
Requirements:
* Coop visa applications usually take 30 to 90 days. Please plan in advance to have the proper documents ready so you will receive the visa in time for your start date.
ENGLISH
CSLI EXTENDED SUPPORT
All students participating in the CSL Practicum Program can expect:
Package ncludes:
Registration fee
12 weeks Full-time English class (30 hrs/ week)
Practicum Placement
ndividual coaching & preparatory workshops
Follow-up sessions and Certificate
nitial Phone nterview from CSL
+
Bonus Canadian Experience Tour (Vancouver Trolley Tour + Victoria Day Trip)
* This offer is valid for applications with start dates by December 27th, 2011
* This promotion cannot be combined with any other offers
* Only those applications that were approved after the initial phone interview will be accepted
- 12 weeks, 30 hours/week intensive program
- Program starts every week
- Diverse English courses to improve English skills
- Professional and friendly TESOL certified Canadian teachers
- Study Plan consultation to prepare for the practicum experience
- Working in Canada workshops available
(seasonal)
- Exposure to multi-cultural environment
- Placement based on English level, academic background, work
experience and length of Practicum program
- Continuous support throughout the program
- Coaching and feedback on their experience for future career
- Letter of Reference and CSL Practicum Certificate: Students who
successfully complete the CSL Practicum Program will receive a letter
of reference and a certificate for their future career
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PRACTICUM WORKSHOPS
Career Internship
Work Experience
Optional 6 hours workshop including
Resume & Cover letter writing
nterview skills
Workplace Behaviour
Work place communication
Optional 3 hours workshop including
Practicum Preparation
(How to meet employer's needs, nterview skills)
Succeeding at Practicum experience (placement process,
Canadian customer service, dealing with complaints)
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