StudyCanada guide · reviewed October 2026
Working while studying
Do not assume that every student or program allows work. Eligibility depends on your circumstances, program and permit conditions.
Consult the official rules before accepting a job or internship. Language-only studies do not automatically provide the same work options as an eligible academic program.
- Read your permit conditions
- Verify the rules for your program
- Check separately for internships and post-graduation work
Official resources
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The Canadian Education Centre Network
The Canadian Education Centre (CEC) Network is a private, independent non-profit company that has been promoting and marketing Canada as a study destination for international students and as a world-class provider of education services since 1995.
We carry out our mandate through our 13 Canadian Education Centres in:
We provide support to Canadian education institutions through our overseas offices and our three Canadian offices in Vancouver, Toronto and Montreal. We also host an annual International Education Conference, an industry forum for Canadian education marketing professionals, and an annual Agent Fair to bring together international education agents and Canadian schools.
We produce www.studycanada.ca, the ultimate international student website providing information to students in 15 languages, and we publish hard copy guides and magazines promoting Canadian education. We lobby the government for changes to policies in support of Canada's international education industry.
The CEC Network has received the overwhelming support of Canada's international education community. Over 245 universities, community colleges, technical institutes, career colleges, secondary schools, language schools and summer camps across Canada are members of the Network.