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Diploma of Child and Youth Care Accelerated

Toronto, Canada
1 year
English
On campus
Diploma

About the program

Full-time advanced diploma programme in Child and Youth Care (Accelerated) at George Brown Polytechnic, St. James Campus.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1 years): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Demonstrate applied knowledge and practical skills in Child and Youth Care Accelerated. Apply concepts related to 1 year full-time advanced diploma programme (duration on the page: 12 consecutive months) in guided assignments and practical contexts. Communicate work appropriately and complete subject-relevant projects or assessments.

Career outcomes

treatment centres
Group homes
Hospitals
Youth shelters
Schools
After-school programs
Community-based treatment programs
Youth justice
Child and youth care worker
Residential youth support worker
Foster care resource worker
Youth counsellor

Curriculum

1 year full-time advanced diploma programme (duration on the page: 12 consecutive months). Courses include Therapeutic Activities
Child and Adolescent Development
Fieldwork Seminar I (co-requisite with CYCS 2038)
Introduction to Child and Youth Care and Legislation
Group Work with Adolescents
Trauma-Informed Approaches and Community-Based Practices. The programme includes a work-integrated learning
Co-op
Placement or internship component.

Entry requirements

Academic

Senior secondary school graduation or equivalent (Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent on programme pages)
Grade 12 English (C or U) and
For most programmes
Grade 11 or 12 Math
Some programmes add subject prerequisites
An audition
Interview or portfolio. English proficiency: IELTS 6.0 (no band below 5.5)
Duolingo 110
PTE Academic 54 or equivalent
Unless exempt.
No minimum grade published
Programme-specific prerequisite courses.

Accepted academic background

Senior secondary school graduation or equivalent (requirements vary by country and credential on the admissions page), Programme prerequisites such as Grade 12 English (C/U) and Grade 11 or 12 Math.

Language tests

IELTS 6.0 (min 5.5 each band)
Duolingo 110 (min production 90)
PTE Academic 54 (min 50 each band)
Cambridge 169 (no skill below 162)

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
English Language Test Results (If Applicable)
Portfolio (If Applicable)
Audition Materials (If Applicable).

How to apply

Review the current entry requirements and availability for Advanced Diploma in Child and Youth Care (Accelerated) at George Brown Polytechnic. Apply through the George Brown international applicant system for an available program intake. Submit academic transcripts and English proficiency results together with any program-specific supporting material. Pay the application fee according to the current institutional payment instructions. If admitted
Follow the enrollment instructions and arrange a student visa or study permit if applicable.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$28,100 CAD
Application fee	$110 CAD
Deposit	$1,000 CAD

Program details

Campus	St. James Campus
Faculty or school	Community Services and Interdisciplinary Studies
Department	Social and Community Services
Teaching language	English
Credit value	30
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 years
Scholarship note	Scholarship options may depend on nationality, Merit and current funding. Check the published award criteria.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
May 2027
Apply by
1 Jan 2027
48 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 1 year.