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Odyssey – Language Assistant Program
Bilingual work experience for postsecondary students across provinces
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Closing date : March 10, 2026
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
The Odyssey – Language Assistant Program offers a paid, bilingual work experience of up to $29,000 for postsecondary students to work as language assistants in another province. The program aims to promote language education by enabling eligible English- or French-speaking candidates to teach their first language in a different region of Canada.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Closing date : March 10, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Language Minorities
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Providing language assistant support in schools as part of a bilingual work placement in a province or territory different from the participant's own.
Eligibility
Eligible expenses
- Taxable salary of $29,000 for a nine-month work term as a language assistant.
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
- New Brunswick
- All provinces and territories across Canada (for French-speaking candidates)
Additional information
- Participants work 25 hours per week during the program.
- The work term duration is nine months.
- The salary provided is taxable.
- There is no age limit for participation in this program.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Odyssey – Language Assistant Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Odyssey – Language Assistant Program. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Odyssey – Language Assistant Program?
The Odyssey – Language Assistant Program offers a paid, bilingual work experience of up to $29,000 for postsecondary students to work as language assistants in another province. The program aims to promote language education by enabling eligible English- or French-speaking candidates to teach their first language in a different region of Canada.
Who is eligible for the Odyssey – Language Assistant Program program?
To be eligible for the Odyssey – Language Assistant Program program, you must:
Have excellent language skills, both oral and written, in English or French (first language level).
Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident (study visa holders are not eligible).
Have completed at least one year of post-secondary education in the last 10 years (see specific requirements for Quebec or studying abroad).
What expenses are eligible under Odyssey – Language Assistant Program?
Providing language assistant support in schools as part of a bilingual work placement in a province or territory different from the participant's own.
Who can I contact for more information about the Odyssey – Language Assistant Program?
You can contact Canadian Heritage (PCH) by email at olp-plo@cmec.ca or by phone at 1-877-866-4242.
Where is the Odyssey – Language Assistant Program available?
The Odyssey – Language Assistant Program program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Odyssey – Language Assistant Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Odyssey – Language Assistant Program is a Wage Subsidies And Interns
Who are the financial supporters of the Odyssey – Language Assistant Program?
Odyssey – Language Assistant Program is funded by Canadian Heritage (PCH)