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CAD 17421

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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CAD 100 Waived

Application Fee

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24 months

Duration

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6

IELTS

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83

TOEFL

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50%

Min GPA

Program Overview

Are you interested in a career that will take you outside and connect you with the earth we live in and protect? Fanshawe’s two-year Horticulture Technician diploma program will give you the practical skills and knowledge for a career nurturing the natural world around us. Get hands-on practical and technical experience in this exceptional program through national events and associations, our exclusive student-run greenhouse, two working co-op semesters and the world-class Fanshawe College Botanical Gardens.

The Horticulture Technician program is well-respected and supported in the industry, and students participate in national events such as Skills Canada, achieving medals provincially and nationally in the Landscape Gardening Skills Competition. You’ll also have professional opportunities such as building the entrance garden in Landscape Congress in Toronto, volunteering in building and maintaining gardens at Canada Blooms in Toronto, and networking through a membership to the Student Chapter of Landscape Ontario. 

Your Learning Experience

Learn how to build and maintain landscapes, gardens and indoor spaces, and study arboriculture, landscape design, plant identification, plant production and business management. This program offers a unique emphasis on the practical aspects of horticulture, where you will gain work experiences during two co-op work terms, the on-campus greenhouse designed exclusively for students, as well as in the world-class Fanshawe College Botanical Gardens. This includes the hundred acre ‘living lab’ that is Fanshawe’s London Campus and the A.M. Cuddy Garden near Strathroy, which houses a remarkable collection of rare and endangered plants, and is recognized as a botanical garden by Botanic Gardens Conservation International. 

The Horticulture Technician diploma program develops students’ academic and practical skill level that allows them to easily match a growing need in the green profession. With over 1,600 horticulture positions available in Ontario annually (according to Landscape Ontario), all graduates can be fully employed in their field.

The first year of study is academic-centred, while the emphasis in the second year is on hands-on practical training. Approximately 80% of the scheduled class time in the senior year is spent outside the classroom in courses such as Landscape Field Construction, Greenhouse Plant Production, Arboriculture and Garden and Landscape Maintenance. 

Students and faculty participate in practical lab sessions while maintaining and redeveloping the grounds of the campus in real-time situations. Students will spend both class and independent practical periods at both the London Campus and The A.M. (Mac) Cuddy Gardens in Strathroy. Ten Horticulture Technician students maintain the gardens during summer under the supervision of two staff horticulturists. 

During the program, students may choose to complete optional training in chainsaw use and the provincial pesticide license. Fanshawe College is the first institution in North America to integrate the CLT (Certified Landscape Technician) national standard of proficiency into the program. Students will complete practical and written tests during their senior year and if successful gain the CLT designation.

The College maintains active industry partnerships in areas such as: lawn and garden equipment and suppliers, greenhouse service suppliers, landscape suppliers and services, as well as professional associations such as the Landscape Ontario, Canadian Nursery Landscape Association, Botanic Gardens Conservation International, Royal Horticultural Society, Scottish Rock Garden Society, the North American Rock Garden Society, the Hardy Plant Society, the American Public Gardens Association and the Ontario Rock Garden Association. Industry support and corporate sponsorship of over $100,000 annually allows the program to use the latest technology, tools and equipment in the teaching labs.

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Additional Information

Program Level UG Certificate / Diploma

College/University Processing Time 2 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Sep 2026

General Admission Requirement

  • IELTS
    • Minimum Overall Score - 6.0 - With No Band Less Than - 5.5
  • TOEFL
    • Minimum Overall Score - 83
  • PTE
    • Minimum Overall Score - 60
  • DUOLINGO
    • Minimum Overall Score - 105.0  

Academic Requirement

  • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma.

6 IELTS Score
83 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
60 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
105 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
50% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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Tuition Fee

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Average Tuition Fee Per Year

17421

Tuition Fee
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CAD 100 Waived

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22895 Per year

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Scholarships

Exciting scholarship opportunities for Indian students

Fanshawe College has announced two amazing scholarship opportunities that will help us drive even more applications for upcoming intakes. This is a golden chance to maximize enrollments, and we need to make the most of it!

Scholarship Type Overview Eligibility

Scholarship Amount

Scholarship Application & Award Process
Students admitted to the following programs are eligible for scholarships:
Academic Entrance Scholarship

Academic Entrance Scholarships is designed to support international students by offering financial support for eligible programs.

  • Scholarships are applied to first-term tuition fees after the deposit is received.
  • In-person or hybrid programs only. Not applicable for online programs
To be eligible for the Academic Entrance Scholarship, students must meet the following criteria:
  • The student must start their program in January 2026, May 2026 or September 2026.
  • The deposit must be paid within 30 days of receiving the offer.
  • If the deposit is not paid within the specified timeframe, the scholarship offer will be withdrawn.
Program Type Scholarship Amount
  • The scholarship is automatically considered at the time of admission, a letter will be issued along with the offer letter with details about the student and the scholarship.
  • The scholarship will be applied directly to the student’s tuition account and will be deducted from first term.
  • The scholarship amount will be shown on web-advisor once the deposit is paid.
English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Program $500
Combined Admission (EAP + post-secondary) Up to $2,500 (EAP $500 + PS $2,000)
Post-Secondary (PS) Programs $2,000
Scholarship Type Overview Eligibility Scholarship Amount Scholarship Application Process
Spousal Scholarship
2-year Programs
The Spousal Scholarship Program is designed to support international students by offering financial support for families when both spouses enroll in eligible programs at Fanshawe College starting in January 2026, May 2026 or September 2026.

 

Eligible Regions: Students from any country are welcome to apply for this scholarship.

Eligibility Criteria

  • The primary applicant (student) must apply to a PGWP-aligned post-secondary program at Fanshawe College.

Note: Primary applicants from India must choose and enroll in a 2-year graduate certificate to qualify.

  • The spouse must also be admitted to a full-time program of equal or lesser duration. This program may be PGWP or non-PGWP aligned.
  • Along with academic and English language proficiency documentation, both applicants must submit a copy of their marriage certificate along with a completed Spousal Scholarship application form.
  • Both students must pay the required deposit and fees by the specified date on their most recent invoice to secure their seats.
  • If either the primary applicant or the spouse withdraws from Fanshawe College prior to completing their program, the scholarship will be withdrawn.
Scenario 1: Primary applicant enrolled in 2-year program – Spouse enrolls in a 2-year post-secondary program; $7,000 CAD
will be applied to the spouse’s tuition account in first-term and second-term. ($14,000 total).

Scenario 2: Primary applicant enrolled in 2-year program – Spouse enrolls in a 1-year post-secondary program; $7,000
CAD will be applied to the spouse’s tuition account in first-term only. ($7,000 total)
Application Submission:
  • Both applicants must submit the marriage certificate and a copy of the Spousal
    Scholarship Application Form with their applications.

Note: We recommend that both applications be submitted at the same time to avoid confusion.

 

Admission, Fee Payment and the Scholarship Award:

  • Scholarships will be awarded at the time of admission. A letter with the complete details will be issued.
  • Both partners must confirm acceptance and pay the required tuition deposit within 30 days of receiving their offer.
Spousal Scholarship 1-year Programs The Spousal Scholarship Program is designed to support international students by offering financial support for families when both spouses enroll in eligible programs at Fanshawe College starting in January 2026, May 2026 or September 2026.

Application Deadlines:
Both students must apply within the designated intakes: September 2025 or January 2026, May 2026or September 2026.

Eligible Regions: Students from any country are welcome to apply for this scholarship.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • The primary applicant (student) must apply to a 1-year PGWP aligned post-secondary program (Accelerated Diploma, Certificate or Graduate Certificate at Fanshawe College).
    Note: The spouse must also be admitted to full-time program of equal duration. This program may be PGWP or non-PGWP aligned.
  • Along with academic and English language proficiency documentation, both applicants must submit acopy of their marriage certificate along with a completed Spousal Scholarship application form.
  • Both students must pay the required deposit and fees by the specified date on their most recentinvoice to secure their seats.
  • If either the primary applicant or the spouse withdraws from Fanshawe College prior to completingtheir program, the scholarship will be withdrawn.
  • $7,000 will be applied to the spouse’s tuition account and viewed through the student’s Web Advisor Student Portal after after both deposits are paid (1-year program).
     
  • The student receiving the spousal scholarship will not be eligible for any other financial supports from Fanshawe College, including but not limited to Fanshawe College or Donor-funded Awards, Scholarships, and Bursaries.
     
  • The primary applicant (not receiving the Spousal Scholarship Program) may still qualify for other Fanshawe College or donor-funded awards, scholarships, and bursaries; however, the primary applicant will not be eligible for the Academic Entrance Scholarship.

Application Submission: Both applicants must submit the marriage certificate and a copy of the Spousal Scholarship application form with their applications.

Note: We recommend that both applications be submitted at the same time to avoid confusion.

Admission, Fee Payment and the Scholarship Award:

  • Scholarships will be awarded at the time of admission. A letter with the complete details will be issued.
     
  • Both partners must confirm acceptance and pay the required tuition deposit within 30 days of receiving their offer.

 

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