private secondary or post-secondary school (in Quebec) that offers qualifying programs of 900 hours or longer, that leads to a diplôme d’études professionnelles (DEP) or an attestation de spécialisation professionnelle (ASP), or.private post-secondary school (in Quebec) that operates under the same rules as public schools in Quebec, or.public post-secondary school, such as a college, trade/technical school, university, or CEGEP (in Quebec), or.maintained full-time status as a student in Canada during each semester of your study program (except your final semester, which can be part-time, or if you took a leave from studies).that led to a degree, diploma or certificate.However, to be eligible, your study permit must have been valid within 180 days preceding your PGWP application. You have 180 days after your school issues your final marks to apply for a post-graduation work permit (PGWP). May I apply for a post-graduation work permit? International students enrolled in English as a Second Language, French as a Second Language or general interest courses and programs, are not eligible to obtain a work permit under the Co-op Work Permit Program. you are not a medical intern or extern, nor a resident physician (except in veterinary medicine).your co-op or internship employment cannot form more than 50 percent of the total program of study and.your employment must be certified as part of the academic program by a responsible academic official of the institution and.offered by a Designated Learning Institution.a secondary level program that requires student to work in order to obtain their secondary or high school diploma or certificate of graduation,.a vocational training program at the secondary level in Quebec or.a postsecondary academic, vocational or professional training program.you must have a valid study permit and your intended employment must be an essential part of.To be eligible for a work permit under a co-op or internship program, the following conditions must be met: