Sault Ste. Marie,
ON,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Ontario College Diploma in Personal and Developmental Support Services in Marie Canada | Sault College
Sault College
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Marie Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
15,469
(c. USD11,102.81)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
Sault College's Personal and Developmental Support Services program equips you to navigate the diverse challenges in today's growing healthcare and community service sectors. Our dedicated faculty supports your journey to becoming a skilled professional in these evolving fields. The program curriculum focuses on seven key pillars: individual care, health promotion, compassionate service, whole-person wellness, dignity, diversity, and supportive assistance - all essential for helping clients and families enhance their quality of life. Sault College delivers this comprehensive, research-informed program that blends theoretical knowledge with practical skills for success across healthcare environments. Graduates gain the qualifications to work with clients of all ages in multiple settings including long-term care facilities, hospitals, home care services, educational institutions (supporting children with special needs), palliative care units, senior centers, respite care locations, and residential group homes. This program opens doors to a fulfilling, long-term career path, while also serving as a stepping stone for those pursuing advanced education in the field.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, with Grade 12 English, or mature student status.
Applicants, whose first language is not English, must provide proof of English proficiency. Sault College accepts the TOEFL, or IELTS, or equivalent test to satisfy our English admission requirements. International applicants must have an IELTS Score of 6.0 with no band lower than 5.5.
Results must be from within two years of the start of the program and must meet the following minimum requirements:
TOEFL score of 79-80 for the Internet-based test (iBT) and no test below 20
Cambridge English Exams C1 Advanced/CAE 180 or CAE C
C2 Proficiency/CPE 200 or CPEC
PTE Academic 60
Duolingo 105
CAEL CE 60
Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) Level 7 for all areas: reading, writing, speaking, listening
Application Deadlines:
To be considered on an equal basis for programs beginning in the fall, your application must be received no later than February 1.
After February 1, applications will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis, provided there are still vacancies in the program(s) of your choice.
For programs beginning in January, the equal consideration deadline is October 1.
Tuition
CAD
15,469