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CAD 16985

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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78

TOEFL

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70%

Min GPA

Program Overview

This two-year Ontario College Diploma pro­gram prepares students to work as practical front-line service providers in a variety of social service settings.

The SSW program gives students the opportunity to learn about and to work with many different people including individuals with mental health and addiction problems, seniors who require extra support, children with behaviour problems, women who have been abused, people who live in poverty and / or who are homeless and adolescents who live in group homes.

Our program includes:

  • Two field placement opportunities
  • Professors with experience in the field
  • Relevant courses emphasizing active learn­ing, skill-based learning, hands-on activi­ties, practical assignments
  • Eligibility to join the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers and to use the title, Registered Social Service Worker.

Highlights
Field Placement Experience: Practical training is provided through field placement opportuni­ties. Field placement choices are made with the students’ professional growth in mind.
 
Some examples are placements with:

  • families on social assistance
  • seniors and their families
  • women who have suffered abuse
  • new immigrants
  • adults with addiction problems
  • consumers of mental health services
  • unemployed adults
  • children in schools or group homes
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Additional Information

Program Level UG Certificate / Diploma

College/University Processing Time 10 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Sep 2026

Closed

Jan 2026

General Admission Requirement

  • IELTS
    • Minimum Overall Score - 6.0 - With No Band Less Than - 5.5
  • TOEFL
    • Minimum Overall Score - 78
  • PTE
    • Minimum Overall Score - 55

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).
    • Grade 12 English at C or U level
    • Grade 11 Math

6 IELTS Score
78 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
55 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
70% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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Tuition Fee

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Average Tuition Fee Per Year

16985

Tuition Fee
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CAD 100 Waived

Application Fee
(CAD)

20500 Per year

Average Cost of Living
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Scholarships

Scholarships for International Students 


Paying international tuition fees can be challenging.
To help alleviate the financial pressure the International Department of St. Lawrence College is happy to offer an academic merit-based scholarship to future and current international students.


Academic Merit-Based Scholarship

  • Apply to St. Lawrence College and receive your acceptance
  • Submit a scholarship application through the form below by June 1st, 2026
  • Successful recipients will receive a letter by June 30th, 2026 indicating they will receive a scholarship.
  • Scholarship applied to student account upon:
    • Receipt of study permit
    • Enrollment in classes


Scholarship Details:

  • Application Deadline: June 1st, 2026
  • Eligibility: Based on academic merit (see criteria below)
  • Award: One-time scholarship applied to the student’s first-semester tuition at St. Lawrence College.
  • The scholarship will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, with preference given to applicants who submit their applications earliest, provided they meet all eligibility requirements.
  • Access rules and regulations .


Scholarship Criteria:

Grade Scholarship Value
80%+ Grade $4,000 Scholarship
70–79% Grade $2,000 Scholarship
60–69% Grade $500 Scholarship

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