The IYE concept is well regarded by leading world economies such as Japan, Germany, Britain, France, Australia and others. It is important to underline the commitment made by Canadian participants upon enrollment in IYEs as each individual must bear all expenses related to their participation in the programs. Yes, of course. No, they are not created to help you study abroad but to take extended holidays with the possibility of working part-time or of obtaining practical experience in a field related to your studies. No, with a few exceptions, the programs are offered year round.
Some countries require that participants secure employment before leaving Canada.
Please consult our website to find out which ones do. No it doesn't, however we do provide references to possibilities abroad via hyper links on our website. I don't want to bring home someone from another country when I come back to Canada. We also set annual limits based on the Canadian participation in these exchanges every year. Participants in these programs develop a number of skills that are attractive to employers.