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Advanced Diploma in Child and Youth Care Sheridan College - Davis Campus Sheridan College - Davis Campus, Canada

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CAD 18487

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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36 months

Duration

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6

IELTS

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80

TOEFL

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50%

Min GPA

Program Overview

Help young people overcome life's toughest challenges.

Exceptional educators, innovative learning
All of our professors have been active in the field within the past five years. Their curriculum is cutting edge and provides a strong theoretical and practical foundation for your future career. You'll learn to develop and implement a range of prevention, intervention and treatment strategies based on a foundational understanding of human development, family systems and cultural diversity.

Things you'll learn to do
Develop and implement prevention, intervention and treatment strategies based on an understanding of human development, family systems and cultural diversity.
Guide at-risk youth through their daily challenges.
Teach social and life skills and support efforts to manage behaviour.
Facilitate personal growth and positive change in young people.

Hands-on experience
You'll complete four semesters of field practicum in two locations that may include youth justice, foster homes, shelters, residential treatment facilities and community outreach programs. Three days each week will be spent in the field, and the other two days will include a unique lab class and complementary course work, lending support to your field experience.

Additional information
The Child and Youth Care program promotes a strength-based approach to practice that focuses on encouraging a child’s strengths in overcoming their struggles. The curriculum is cutting edge and focused on the current resources and situations faced by youth and child care workers in Canada.

You'll learn through:

  • Hands-on experiential activities.
  • Collaborative group assignments that develop problem-solving skills.
  • Presentations by guest speakers and agencies.
  • Role-playing activities.
  • Class discussions and case studies.
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Additional Information

Program Level UG Certificate / Diploma

College/University Processing Time 14 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Program Intake

Open

Jan 2026, Sep 2025

General Admission Requirement

  • IELTS
    • Minimum Overall Score - 6.0 - Band in any one module - 5.5
  • TOEFL
    • Minimum Overall Score - 80 - With no score less than - 20
  • PTE
    • Minimum Overall Score - 58 - With no score less than - 49
  • 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 or equivalent including the following required course(s):
    • One English, Grade 12 (ENG4C or ENG4U)

6 IELTS Score
80 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
58 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
105 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
50% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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Tuition Fee

The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.

Average Tuition Fee Per Year

18487

Tuition Fee
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CAD 100 Waived

Application Fee
(CAD)

11000 Per year

Average Cost of Living
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Scholarships

International Entrance Scholarship

All new international students beginning their full-time postsecondary studies at Sheridan in Winter 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2025, Winter 2026, or Spring 2026 semesters will receive an entrance scholarship ranging from $1,000 to $3,000.


Please Note:

  • ESL is excluded.
  • For Winter 2025 and Spring 2025 semesters, the entrance scholarship is awarded to Year 1, Semester 1 students only.

You will be notified of your exact scholarship amount with your Letter of Acceptance. These funds will be automatically added to your account. You must remain full-time in the semester for the instalment to be issued for that semester.


The International Entrance Scholarship does not require a separate application.


Sheridan Global Advantage Award

Unlock your future with a $2,000 advantage!

International students who accept an offer and apply for a study permit to a full-time program at Sheridan College before September 15, 2025 may receive a $2,000 Sheridan Global Advantage Award!

This is in addition to any scholarship included in your Letter of Acceptance.

This award does not require a separate application. Starting on February 24, 2025, a C$2,000 credit will be posted to your Account Summary 3–5 business days after you accept an offer for an eligible program and start date. This credit is applied towards your first semester fees, reducing the amount due by C$2,000.

Terms and conditions
To receive and retain the award, you must:

  • Accept an offer to a full-time program at Sheridan College (not including the ESL program) before September 15, 2025. The offer must be for a program starting in Spring/Summer 2025, Fall 2025 or Winter 2026.
  • Apply for a study permit before September 15, 2025.
  • Pay the required fees as outlined in the Fee Estimate by the fee deadline indicated. Payment of full fees is required to access the course schedules.
  • Register and remain enrolled as a full-time international student paying international fees past the withdrawal deadline (the 10th day of classes) for the awarded start term.
  • Not receive a partial or full refund of the fees paid for the awarded start term.

If these conditions are not met, the award will be revoked.

  • The award is granted only once per student across the three eligible start terms (Spring/Summer 2025, Fall 2025, Winter 2026).
  • The award is non-refundable. If the award results in an overpayment of fees, the excess funds will be automatically applied to the fees for the next semester.

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