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CAD 46093

Total Program Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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CAD 155

Application Fee

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4 Term

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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84

TOEFL

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60%

Min GPA

Program Overview

Prepare to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young people and their families facing social, behavioral, and emotional challenges. In this two-year Child and Youth Care diploma, you’ll develop strong, ethical decision-making skills to prioritize the wellbeing and rights of the young people and families you serve.
What to expect from the program:   This program will prepare you for child and youth care worker roles through theory-based courses and a hands-on practicum experience—both of which emphasize the importance of culturally sensitive responses, strength-based communication, and creating relationships that promote trust and empowerment.

You will also learn how to:

•    Use a trauma-informed approach
•    Observe the impacts of adverse childhood experiences on young people and families
•    Implement activities for fostering resilience
•    Support positive change
•    Meet the diverse needs of young people and families
•    The course material uses a combination of various child and youth care theories and evidence-based skills to help you make a meaningful impact in your new career
 

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Additional Information

Program Level UG Certificate / Diploma

College/University Processing Time 4 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Sep 2027

Closed

Jan 2026, Jan 2027, May 2026, Sep 2026

General Admission Requirement

  • IELTS
    • Minimum Overall Score - 6.5 - With No Band Less Than - 6
  • TOEFL
    • Minimum Overall Score - 84 - With no score less than - 21
  • PTE
    • Minimum Overall Score - 59 - With no score less than - 56
  • DUOLINGO
    • Minimum Overall Score - 115.0  

Academic Requirement

  • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma or equivalent including the following required course(s):
    • The minimum requirement for English Language Arts 30-1 has been reduced from 60% to 50%.
    • The requirement for English Language Arts 30-2 remains unchanged at 60%.

 

 

6.5 IELTS Score
84 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
59 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
115 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
60% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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Tuition Fee

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Average Tuition Fee Per Year

46093

Tuition Fee
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CAD 155

Application Fee
(CAD)

11000 Per year

Average Cost of Living
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Scholarships

New Questers International Entrance Scholarship

Established to reward academic excellence by international students graduating from international high schools and entering studies at NorQuest College. All students must meet certain eligibility criteria for the scholarship.

Value $1000
Applicable programs Full-time enrollment in any NorQuest Credit program that requires an entrance admission grade (post-diploma programs and programs without an admission grade requirement are not eligible).
Eligibility

Scholarship applicants must:

  • have a valid study permit
  • be paying international student tuition and fees
  • Academic standing to Alberta standards of 70% (B- or 2.7 GPA) or higher, for entrance Admission requirement average.
  • Applicants must be enrolled in their programs prior to applying
Application details

Q. How can students apply?
Ans. Students will be notified closer to the application start date.

Q. When will applications for the Entrance Scholarship open?
The application for the Winter 2026 Entrance Scholarship will open on December 15, 2025, and close on January 23, 2026.

Note: Awards will be disbursed when the student has completed 50% of the term.

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