Hospitality
& Tourism

This workplace readiness program is designed for international students seeking training in and knowledge of transferable soft skills for the international or Canadian workplace. Students gain the essential industry knowledge and skills in customer service, hospitality, and tourism to allow them to be successful in entry to intermediate level positions in a broad range of related employment settings, for example, hotels, motels, resorts, restaurants, convention centres and on cruise ships.

Minimum Age: 18 Years

Education: Evidence that the student has an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent or has passed the Wonderlic Scholastic Level Exam with a Cut Score of 16.

Language Skills: (1 Year / 7 Months): International students must demonstrate Level 12 English with Tamwood Careers’ online test and interview. The online test and interview are exempt if CEFR B2, Academic IELTS 5, TOEFL 72, Duolingo 95, TOEIC 785, CELPIP 6, Tamwood Language Centre’s Tamwood Level 12 or ILAC’s Level 12 is presented. (2 Years): International students must demonstrate Level 8 English with Tamwood Careers’ online test and interview. The online test and interview are exempt if CEFR B1, Academic IELTS 4, TOEFL 42, Duolingo 65, TOEIC 550, CELPIP 4, Tamwood Language Centre’s Tamwood Level 8 or ILAC’s Level 8 is presented.

Diploma program students complete a co-op education work placement that starts on completion of the study term. Co-op positions are typically entry level to get you working from the ground up. Work placements may be available in: Vancouver, Whistler, Toronto and other areas in British Columbia, Alberta and Ontario. You will receive assistance and tools to help you find work and start earning income fast! Our work placement coordinators work with you to connect you with employers and great jobs and they stay connected and support you through your entire program.

The Capstone Project is an academic project in which students select a topic that relates to both their studies and their field of work. This is submitted in the form of a final written report or presentation. In selecting and working on their project, students will practice critical thinking, solving challenging problems, and developing skills such as oral communication, research skills, planning, self-sufficiency, and goal setting—valuable skills that are sought after by employers!