Placement Abroad

Study Abroad Application
What is a Work Placement?
Why Participate in a Global Work Placement?
Requirements for Student International Travel
Steps to Apply
Pre-Departure Checklist

What is a Work Placement?

Work Placements are scheduled hours of activities that give students hands-on experience in the workplace. Work Placements typically are not paid.

Work Placement programs are great way for students to gain on-the-job experience before they enter the job market. Participating in work placement programs gives students valuable hands-on experience in their field of study, strengthening their skills and connecting them to industry professionals.

Why Participate in a Global Work Placement?

Work Placement in another country provides you with an opportunity to gain experience in your field but it also provides you the opportunity to expand your horizons, meet new people and experience a new culture. Browse opportunities for Work Placement

Requirements for Student International Travel

If you are travelling internationally, as a student participating in an Algonquin College activity, it is important that you follow guidelines that have been established for your safety and protection while travelling. Policy AA44 International Travel and Safety – Students applies to all students who are travelling internationally and must be followed in preparation for and during your trip. The steps below are part of the study abroad application process. To create a new application please click here: Study Abroad Registration

Steps to Apply

Step 1: Risk Assessment

Using the Approval Risk Assessment for International Travel Involving Students Form provide the necessary information and identify the risks associated with the intended travel as well as establish approval from your approval authority. You can complete the form in Word. Once completed, please print and sign the form and submit a hard copy to your approval authority. Once it has been reviewed and approved, please upload it to your application In order to complete the form, you must visit the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (Global Affairs Canada) website to review important travel safety and security information. Be sure to check the Global Affairs Canada website for specific advisories related to your destination country.

  • For pre-authorized students travelling internationally on College sanctioned international activities, travel insurance is provided through our partnership with Guard.me International Insurance. Upon approval of international travel students will receive instructions from the International Education Center (IEC) on how to register for insurance coverage. Once students have registered, an email will be sent to them by Guard.me. The information will include their policy number and additional travel information. Students will need to provide their policy number to IEC by completing the Study Abroad Registration before travelling. All the relevant links and forms are located in the Study Abroad Registration.

*Note: This step only needs to be completed if you are intending to travel independently. If you are travelling as part of a group, it is the responsibility of your group leader to complete this form.

Step 2: Register Travel Plans

Register your travel plans and complete important legal information.

  • You will receive a confirmation email once you submit the registration. The email will also provide a link to return to your study abroad application.
  • Please review the study abroad application carefully and complete each step. Review each document before acknowledging that you have read the policy.

Step 3: Pre-departure Orientation

All students traveling abroad must complete the mandatory Pre-departure Orientation. This orientation will provide information on cross-cultural awareness and culture shock, health and safety abroad as well as a review of the documents which all students must complete and submit prior to their international experience. Register for the online session above or contact ac-overseas@algonquincollege.com to inquire further.

Step 4: Other Required Forms

At least 4 weeks prior to departure and after your registration has been completed:

Information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. It is used to ensure your complete registration in a travel program and make your medical and contact information available in case of emergency. If you have questions regarding the collection of this information contact the International Education Centre at 613-727-4723 ext. 7031 or visit room C021.