London,
ON,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Ontario College Diploma in Adventure Expeditions and Interpretive Leadership in Simcoe Canada | Fanshawe College
Fanshawe College
|
Simcoe Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
26,350
(c. USD18,891.87)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
14 months
Designed to equip you for the ever-changing ecotourism sector, this outdoor adventure diploma rests on three foundational elements:
Adventure Expedition
Interpretive Naturalist
Business Entrepreneurship
Your studies will encompass marketing and business tactics, combined with ecological and scientific coursework covering plant and animal life, geology, adventure guiding, environmental education, protected area management, and wilderness first aid.
Upon completing the program, students can earn more than 16 specialized outdoor certifications, equipping them with diverse skills for success across multiple related fields. Graduates will emerge with a comprehensive understanding of nature, along with expertise in conservation, tourism, and business aspects of the adventure sector.
This two-year Ontario College Diploma program in Adventure Expeditions and Interpretive Leadership delivers essential training, hands-on skills, and real-world ecotourism experience to prepare graduates for interpretive leadership roles at local, provincial, national, and international levels.
You'll gain expertise to create and oversee resorts, trail systems, and educational initiatives. You'll be prepared to craft, implement, and assess impactful programs that resonate with people while honoring your deep connection to our planet's extraordinary beauty.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Student must have:
OSSD with courses from the College (C), University (U), University/College (M), or Open (O) stream WITH:
- Any Grade 12 English (C) or (U)
OR
Academic and Career Entrance Certificate (ACE)
OR
Ontario High School Equivalency Certificate (GED)
OR
Mature Applicant with standing in the required course stated above
English Language Requirements:
- A Grade 12 College Stream or University Stream English credit from an Ontario Secondary School, or equivalent, depending on the program's Admission Requirements.
- TOEFL: Minimum score of 79 for the Internet-based test (iBT), with test results within the last two years.
- IELTS: Academic test with an overall score of 6.0 with no score less than 5.5 in any of the four bands, with test results within the last two years.
- PTE with a minimum score of 53, with test results within the last two years.
- A Cambridge English Test (FCE/CAE/CPE) with an overall score on the Cambridge English Scale of 169 with no language skill less than 162, with test results within the last two years.
Tuition
CAD
26,350