Working Holiday - Study and Work in Vancouver | Canadian College

Working Holiday at Canadian College

Coming to Canada on a Working Holiday visa? Our programs and services help you get job-ready with practical English, hands-on hospitality workshops, and career support—so you can impress employers from day one.

Our Programs

Smrt English - Practical Daily English

  • Learn real-life English for daily situations in Canada
  • Communicate confidently in shops, cafes, public transport, and social settings
  • Study with digital materials and interactive tools for effective learning

Business English - Workplace & Public Speaking

  • Professional English for workplace communication and presentations
  • Build confidence speaking with colleagues, managers, and customers

English for Health & Wellness

  • Communicate confidently about health and well-being
  • Visit clinics, pharmacies, or gyms with ease

Career College Courses

  • Certificate Programs: 3-month or 6-month options
  • Part-time Course: Take one course at a time (one class per week over 12 weeks)
  • Free Trial Class: Attend one class during your stay (available for 12+ week enrollments)
  • Program Areas: Business, Hospitality, International Trade, Project Management, IT, Digital Marketing

Sample Weekly Schedule

Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
8:30 - 10:00 Smrt English (Real-Life English)
10:20 - 11:50 Smrt English (Real-Life English) Business English (English at Workplace)
12:30 - 14:00 Business English (English at Workplace)
Workshop & Activities Conversation Club Movie Tuesday Career Workshop - Interview Practice Stanley Park Cycling Hospitality Services Workshop - Coffee Making

Study in Downtown Vancouver

Learn in the heart of the city - close to cafes, restaurants, and job opportunities.

Within a Short Walk

  • 2 Skytrain stations (Burrard and City Center)
  • 10+ bus stops
  • 15+ coffee shops
  • 20+ retail shops
  • 30+ restaurants

5-star Hotels

  • Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
  • Shangri-La Hotel
  • Hyatt Regency Hotel
  • Paradox Hotel Vancouver

Luxury Brands

  • Tiffany & Co.
  • Hermès
  • PRADA
  • Gucci
  • Louis Vuitton

Canadian Fashion

  • Roots
  • Lulu Lemon
  • Aritzia
  • Canada Goose
  • Arc'teryx

Job Support

Career Workshops and Individual Counseling

FREE for students

  • Support with finding your first job in Canada
  • Resume & cover letter writing
  • Interview preparation and practice
  • Job search strategies
  • Canadian workplace culture tips
  • Visa information
  • One on one career counseling
  • Access to the latest job postings
  • Tips on networking and using LinkedIn

Hospitality Services Workshop

4-Week Series, FREE for students

Workshop 1: Serving Customers & Taking Orders

  • Greet customers professionally and take orders clearly
  • Role-play real cafe/restaurant service scenarios

Workshop 2: Serving Food & Beverage, Handling Customer Issues

  • Serve food and drinks politely and handle customer requests
  • Practice responding to complaints and real-life service problems

Workshop 3: Cafe English & Barista Skills

  • Learn cafe and drink vocabulary and basic drink-making skills
  • Take cafe orders and participate in hands-on barista role-play

Workshop 4: Payment Handling & Hospitality Micro-Credentials

  • Handle payments professionally and explain bills politely
  • Learn about Serving It Right, FoodSafe, and SuperHost micro-credentials

CONTACT US

Contact our student services office.

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