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CAD 14636

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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CAD 150 Waived

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24 months

Duration

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6

IELTS

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69

TOEFL

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60%

Min GPA

Program Overview

This two-year program will prepare students for a profession that provides services and advocacy for individuals with a wide range of cognitive, physical, social, and emotional limitations. During the program, students will learn theoretical foundations and practical skills which will allow them to competently work through the therapeutic recreation process.

The practice of Recreation Therapy is based on the belief that play, recreation and leisure are essential to achieving an individual’s optimal health and sense of wellbeing which leads to improved quality of life. Through the development of meaningful goals and objectives individuals working in the field of Recreation Therapy will use recreation as a therapeutic tool to improve health and restore wellness.

Through volunteering, field placements, and a variety of community experiences, students will receive valuable hands on experience. These experiences will provide students with the opportunity to further develop their skills in the areas of assessment, program development, planning and evaluations. In addition, students will have the opportunity to receive additional specialized training while enrolled in the Recreation Therapy program, such as Gentle Persuasive Approach and Mental Health First Aid.

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Additional Information

Program Level UG Certificate / Diploma

College/University Processing Time 30 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Sep 2025

General Admission Requirement

  • IELTS
    • Minimum Overall Score - 6.0
  • TOEFL
    • Minimum Overall Score - 69
  • PTE
    • Minimum Overall Score - 60.0  Minimum Listening - 57.0  Minimum Reading - 57.0  Minimum Writing - 60.0  Minimum Speaking - 57.0  

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):
    • Grade 12 English C or U

6 IELTS Score
69 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
60 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
60% 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

14636

Tuition Fee
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CAD 150 Waived

Application Fee
(CAD)

12000 Per year

Average Cost of Living
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The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships

For the Spring 2025, Fall 2025, and Winter 2026 intakes, we're making our programs even more affordable through enhanced entrance scholarships of:
 

  • Up to $4,000 for Sarnia students
  • Up to $3,600 for Ottawa students


How do these scholarships impact our tuition structure? For a typical two-year graduate certificate program (with co-op!), applicants can expect to see:

  • A first-term tuition cost of approximately $7,000
  • A first-year tuition cost of approximately $14,000
  • A full-program tuition cost of approximately $23,000

 

Click HERE to explore our 31 scholarship-eligible programs in Sarnia and Ottawa. I also encourage you to read and share the following LinkedIn article where I explain how Lambton College is able to deliver a world-class education at a cost much lower than other public institutions. 

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