Your Adventure Is Waiting

Work, travel and live your Canadian Dream.

Work and explore while living the Canadian outdoor lifestyle on an IEC working-holiday visa, with friendly local support along the way. Time to realize your dreams!

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Overview

A memorable year in Canada that helps you to grow.

A working-holiday visa lets you live in Canada, work to fund your adventures, and experience the best the west coast has to offer. We can help you get set up with a safe and comfortable home base that supports successful employment and offers a chance to enjoy outdoor adventures.

Choosing the option of homestay placement with a welcoming host family often makes the overall experience more meaningful and enjoyable. We can also assist you with job-hunting and help facilitate important communications, including between Japanese and English.

What’s included

Looked after, every step of the way.

Work & fund your adventures

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Live and work legally in Canada and earn an income as you experience Canadian culture and explore.

A soft landing

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Everything is prearranged so arriving and integrating into daily life is easy and without surprises. Although optional, a warm, welcoming homestay is a great way to comfortably integrate into daily life, receive local support and experience firsthand a Canadian family lifestyle.

Guidance that really helps

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Pointers for jobs, housing, banking and getting set up with essentials, from locals who have been helping students for many years.

The outdoor life

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Nature abounds. Adventure awaits. Mountains, ocean and forest on your doorstep, all year round.

The journey

Your journey, step by step.

Get your visa

We work with you to confirm eligibility and apply through the IEC pool for your country.

Land softly

Arrive knowing your housing is prearranged and receive help with essentials and settling in.

Find work

We can help with job hunting, communication and banking advice if needed.

Explore

Enjoy the many outdoor adventures and live the west-coast lifestyle on your terms.

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Study Dreams CanadaProviding Expert Support Every Step of the Way

Where you will study

Available across British Columbia

In good company

Where students and families feel at home.

Accredited school & language partnersHand-matched homestay familiesLocal support, every step

Dreaming of a year in Canada?

Tell us when you’d like to arrive and what you’re after, and we’ll help you plan for a successful year that is safe, comfortable, fun and a great learning experience.