Flexible Start and End Dates
Students can start any Monday throughout the year.
Ongoing Study
Part 1
Intensive Study at our Vancouver Campus
Part 2
Paid Internship + Onsite classes at the
Resort = teacher support and continuous
learning throughout the entire program.
Paid Internship in Hospitality
No Hospitality experience necessary, just a
desire to improve your English skills and
experience North American Culture.
World Class Resort
Destinations
Rocky Mountain Resorts, Lakeside
Resorts and Spas, Ski Resorts, Vacation
Destinations, Golf and Leisure Activity
Resorts, located throughout British
Columbia and Alberta.
Certificates and Letters of
Reference
At the successful completion of the
program, students will receive the
following:
• Step UP to Work n' Study Hospitality
Certificate
• English Bay College - Official Transcript
• Letter of Reference - from your Host
Company on Company Letterhead
6 Month Program – Program A
• Vancouver Campus (12 weeks sample)
– 420 hours of in-class study
• Internship Practicum
(12 weeks sample) – 120 hours of
in-class study at the Resort
6 Month Program – Program B
• Vancouver Campus (12 weeks sample)
– 480 hours of in-class study
• Internship Practicum
(36 weeks sample) – 360 hours of
in-class study at the Resort
12 Month Program – Program A
• Vancouver Campus (24 weeks sample)
– 840 hours of in-class study
• Internship Practicum
(24 weeks sample) – 240 hours of
in-class study at the Resort
12 Month Program – Program B
Students will be required to complete all the necessary modules of the Step UP to Work n’
Study Program in order to successfully graduate from the Program.
Study includes English Language Training/Cultural Training, Hospitality Workshops (English
as a Second Language-based), Language Courses/Hospitality Workshops and a Paid Hospitality Internship (which is a necessary an integral component of the Program).
Frequently Asked Questions
Internship
Can we guarantee an Internship?
Yes. The Internship is an essential and
integral component of the Program.
How much will I earn?
Between $8 and $14 per hour.
How many hours will I have for my Internship?
A minimum average of 30 hours per week.
Accommodation
How much are accommodations during
my paid Internship?
They range from $180 - $450 per month.
What kind of accommodations are
available during my paid Internship?
Normally, you will be living in shared Staff
accommodations and in most cases, you
will have access to both laundry and cooking
facilities.
Is a Security Deposit required?
Yes, this will be required. Normally, it is
50% of your monthly rate. The deposit is
remitted to you at the end of your stay.
When do I pay for accommodations
when I go off to my Internship?
You will pay either upon arrival, or there will
be a payroll deduction from your employer.
What kind of accommodations do
students normally take during the first
part of their Program in Vancouver?
Students can select homestay with a
Canadian family. This has been the most
popular option for students. Homestay
includes a private room and 3 meals per
day, and is arranged by English Bay
College.
However, students can select to stay in a
hostel during the first part of their Program
in Vancouver. Accommodation is varied,
and while we can send web links for students
to review, this is not
organized or arranged by English Bay
College.
Finances
Do I need a Canadian Bank Account?
Yes, this will be required for your pay. Our
Placement Coordinator will help you with
those arrangements in Vancouver.
Do I pay taxes?
Yes, taxes will be deducted from your pay.
However, in Canada, we have an $8,000
tax exemption. In other words, if you do
not earn more than this amount, you can
claim your taxes back.
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