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Graduate Certificate in Therapeutic Recreation
St. Lawrence College - Kingston Campus, Canada
CAD 27815
Annual Tuition Fee
CAD 100 Waived
Application Fee
12 months
Duration
6.5
IELTS
83
TOEFL
55%
Min GPA
Program Overview
This one-year (three semesters) program prepares students with specialized training to work within the recreation, health, education, and/or social service delivery systems serving individuals a variety of abilities. Graduates will acquire the skills to complete standardized client assessments, develop and evaluate group and individualized programs and use a variety of facilitative techniques to assist individuals to participate in meaningful recreation activities that will enhance health, improve functional ability and increase quality of life. The program is built on the core belief of the inherent benefits of play, recreation and leisure to all people. Students will learn to adapt recreation activities so people with a variety of abilities can participate and to use recreation as a therapeutic tool to improve, maintain, and/or restore health and wellness.
Our program includes face-to-face classes primarily and some online classes to provide maximum flexibility for students who may be working in the field and wanting to upgrade their credentials.
Recognizing the increasing opportunities for private practice, a unique feature of our program is a course in Small Business Development to provide students with the skills in the areas of financial literacy, priva
Additional Information
Program Level Postgraduate Certificate / Diploma
College/University Processing Time 5 Days
Program Format Full-Time
Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) 
General Admission Requirement
- IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.5 - With No Band Less Than - 6
- TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 83
- PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 60
Academic Requirement
- Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a two-year post-secondary diploma or degree, with a specialty in health, education, or community and social services.
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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
27815
Tuition Fee
(CAD)
CAD 100 Waived
Application Fee
(CAD)
22895 Per year
Average Cost of Living
(CAD)
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Check program website for more information about funding options.
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 pleased 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: A 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 here.
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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