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Diploma of Managing Senior-Citizen Homes

LaSalle College Montréal

Montreal, Canada
1.33 years
French
On campus
Diploma

About the program

A programme preparing managers and supervisors for private senior residences.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (33 years): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Demonstrate applied knowledge and practical skills in Managing Senior-Citizen Homes. Apply concepts related to courses include work functions of a private senior-citizen home in guided assignments and practical contexts. Communicate work appropriately and complete subject-relevant projects or assessments.

Career outcomes

Director of residence
Owner operator
Head of department (food
Building and maintenance
Care
Leisure)
Housing advisor
Administrative assistant

Curriculum

Courses include work functions of a private senior-citizen home
Management context and client approach
Human resources and supervision
Risk management and quality
Sales and marketing
Operating budgets
Food and beverage supervision and maintenance. Internships of 60 and 75 hours are included.

Entry requirements

Academic

Prior training judged sufficient by the college plus one of: interrupted studies of at least 2 consecutive semesters or one year
An employer-college agreement
Or at least one year of post-secondary study
Language test as for DCS if secondary school was not completed in Canada.

Accepted academic background

Sufficient prior training judged by the college plus one of: interrupted studies of at least 2 consecutive semesters or one year, An employer-college agreement, Or at least one year of post-secondary study.

Documents you’ll need

English Language Test Results (If Applicable)
Proof of Financial Support (For Visa If Applicable).

How to apply

Check the ACS entry requirements: prior training judged sufficient plus interrupted studies of 2 semesters or 1 year
An employer-college agreement
Or 1 year of post-secondary study
Apply year-round get-your-application-checklist page). Apply online at Gather documents and have them validated
Pay the 200 CAD registration fee. Receive
Sign the electronic contract
Show proof of financial capability
Receive the acceptance letter. Apply for the Quebec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ) and the study permit. Certify documents
On arrival the college helps with the health care card.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$15,500 CAD
Application fee	$50 CAD
Deposit	$200 CAD

Program details

Campus	Montréal campus (downtown)
Faculty or school	Hospitality, Tourism and Culinary
Department	Managing Senior-Citizen Homes
Teaching language	French
Credit value	40
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	33 years
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
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May 2027
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September 2027
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Frequently asked questions

The program takes 1.33 years.