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Accent
The Accent program provides part-time, paid positions for language assistants in urban areas within a reasonable distance of the post-secondary institution they are attending.
Delivered by: Council of Education Ministers, Canada (CMEC)
Eligibility Information
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- be proficient in oral and written English or French
- be Canadian citizens or permanent residents
- have completed, by June, at least one year of post-secondary studies or, in Quebec, have at least obtained a Diploma of Collegial Studies (D.C.S.)
- be studying full time in a post-secondary institution (in Quebec, at a university) outside their home province or territory
- other criteria may apply
Application Information
- Applications and supporting documents must be submitted to the coordinator in the student’s province or territory of residence.
- Application Form
Dates and Deadlines
- The annual deadline for submitting applications is February 15.
- The program runs from the beginning of September to April 30 each year.
Contact Information
- General Inquiries: 1 877 866-4242
