Summer Internships in Canada

Plan for the summer, but start that plan in the winter! That is to say, we recommend you start preparing for your summer internship in Canada around four to six months before your desired start date. This is because the sooner you start, the more likely you will be able to get your internship visa on time.

Plan ahead: 2023 summer Internships in Canada

If you want to start your 2023 summer internship in May, start planning by November. That being said, the sooner you start planning, the better! This is because you will have more internship options available and more breathing room to secure your 2023 international co-op visa. 

Remember, internship visa applications take around two months to process, so you will need to submit your application by March 2023 at the very latest. For more information on what this entails, read our guide on Applying for the Canada Internship Visa. 

Get in touch with our team today to learn more about our Internship Programs and start planning your 2023 summer internship in Canada!

If you are a registered student in your home country, and your home country has an agreement with the Government of Canada, you can apply for the internship visa. You can check to see if your country is eligible on our internship visa requirements page.

We wish we could guarantee that you will get your internship visa approved, but even if we rush your application and secure your host company as soon as possible, we can not control the processing times of the Government of Canada. This is why it is very important that you apply for your internship visa for Canada in advance!

No, your host company in Canada does. This is because you must have an internship offer from a Canadian company in order to apply for your international co-op visa for Canada.

Moreover, the Canadian company must have previously completed the steps through the employer portal and paid a fee to the Government of Canada. If you are curious about how to apply for the internship visa for Canada, check out our guide!

We do not have opportunities for graduates, as you are required to be registered as a student back in your home country to be eligible for an international co-op work permit.

Overall, no. This is because the majority of work experience opportunities for international students are aimed to gain University credits. While some employers might offer some sort of remuneration to interns, it is not guaranteed. As a result, we can not guarantee you a paid internship.

Our goal is to help our participants with real-world experiences by responsible host companies that can offer you a meaningful internship, that if it was to be paid, you might not be able to be part of.