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Diploma of Adventure Expeditions and Interpretive Leadership
- Simcoe, Canada
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
Two-year diploma at the Simcoe/Norfolk campus preparing students to lead and teach in outdoor settings.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (666667 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Apply core concepts and methods from Adventure Expeditions and Interpretive Leadership to analyse relevant problems
- Communicate findings
- And develop subject-specific professional skills.
Career outcomes
- Outdoor adventure guide
- Park interpreter or ranger
- Wilderness instructor
- Eco-tourism specialist
- Conservation and nature educator
- Kayak and canoe guide
- Adventure activity instructor
- Corporate adventure trainer
- Outdoor educator
Curriculum
- Four-term
- 60-week diploma delivered through immersive outdoor hands-on experiences at the Simcoe/Norfolk campus
- Covering expedition and interpretive leadership
- With over 16 industry-recognised certifications. Intake is offered every other year
- In fall of odd-numbered years.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent (or mature applicant)
- With programme-specific Grade 11 or 12 courses
- Usually Grade 12 English (C or U) and for some programmes maths or sciences at 60-70%. Equivalencies by country are on each programme page. English: IELTS Academic 6.0 (no band below 5.5)
- TOEFL iBT 79 (4.5 on the 2026 scale)
- PTE Academic 53 or Duolingo 105
- Health and aviation programmes need higher scores.
Accepted academic background
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent (or mature applicant), With programme-specific Grade 11/12 courses (usually Grade 12 English C or U, Some Grade 11/12 maths or sciences), International equivalencies are shown on each programme page by country of study.
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0 (no band below 5.5)
- TOEFL iBT 79 (2026 scale: 4.5
- PTE Academic no band below 4)
- Cambridge PTE Academic 53
- Duolingo Cambridge 169
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- English Language Test Results.
How to apply
- Check the programme page for requirements
- English scores and the open intake. Apply online through Fanshawe's Virtual Admission System and pay the CAD 100 application fee through Flywire. Upload high school transcripts and any college or university transcripts. The International Centre issues the Letter of Admission. Pay the tuition deposit (CAD 2
- 300
- One semester or one year
- By citizenship). Request the Provincial Attestation Letter in VAS
- Then apply for the study permit with the Letter of Admission and proof of funds. Submit the International Student Form and join arrival orientation.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $18,130 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 CAD |
| Deposit | $1,000 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Simcoe/Norfolk Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Simcoe/Norfolk Campus |
| Department | Department of Adventure Expeditions and Interpretive Leadership |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 60 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 666667 years |
| Scholarship note | University scholarship eligibility, Funding and application conditions require confirmation. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
15 Jun 2027
213 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 15 Jun 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $18,130 CAD per year. The application fee is $100 CAD. The deposit is $1,000 CAD. The estimated living cost is $22,000 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0 (no band below 5.5), TOEFL iBT 79 (2026 scale: 4.5, PTE Academic no band below 4), Cambridge PTE Academic 53, Duolingo Cambridge 169.