🔹 Can I work while enrolled in the EAP program 🔹 Am I allowed to work during English studies 🔹 Can EAP students get a part-time job 🔹 Do I need a work permit for EAP 🔹 Can I work on campus while studying English

International students enrolled in language training programs like Acadia’s English for Academic Purposes (EAP) are not eligible to work in Canada during their studies. This includes both on-campus and off-campus employment. Work eligibility typically begins once students transition into full-time academic programs that meet immigration requirements.

No — students enrolled in the EAP program are not eligible to work in Canada.

🚫 Here’s why:

• EAP is classified as a language training program

• Immigration rules do not permit work (on-campus or off-campus) during language studies

• You’ll need to wait until you begin a full-time academic program (e.g., undergraduate or graduate degree) to be eligible for work

✅ Once you transition into a degree program, you may qualify to work under your study permit conditions.

📘 Helpful Definitions:

• Language training program: A non-degree program focused on improving English skills

• Study permit: A document that allows international students to study in Canada

• Work eligibility: The legal right to work in Canada under specific conditions

📎 Suggested Links:

• EAP Program Overview

• Immigration and Work Rules

• Contact the English Language Centre