Can international students participate in co-op education?
International students are encouraged to participate in co-op education, but must have the proper work permit that allows them to work in Canada. When accepted into co-op, you can obtain a letter from the college stating that you will be participating in a co-op program. Attach it to your work permit application. Other than this, the same rules apply to international students as to other students. A community college’s international student office can help with further questions. If my language test score isn’t high enough, can I apply for an ESL or FSL course and be accepted into another program once I improve my language skills? That depends on the school. Because community colleges each set their own entrance requirements, some offer the option of upgrading your language skills at the college before entering a program, while others are strict about fulfilling the language requirement before you can be admitted to any of the college’s programs.
