About Human Services Foundation in Conestoga College
About the Program
This one-year certificate program is designed to support students as they prepare to enter a variety of career-based academic programs in the human service fields. The program will strengthen students' academic skills and assist them in developing greater knowledge and awareness of the range of human service career options. Through intentionally designed program activities, students will engage with relevant career programs in order to develop a fuller understanding of the professional requirements of those programs and determine personal suitability and fit.
- Upon successful completion of the Human Services Foundation program (diploma stream), students may apply to a number of Conestoga College programs, such as Early Childhood Education; Recreation and Leisure Services; Social Services Worker; Educational Support; and Protection, Security and Investigation.
- Upon successful completion of the Human Services Foundation program (degree stream), students may apply to Conestoga's Bachelor of Community and Criminal Justice or Bachelor of Early Learning Program Development degree programs.
Academic qualification equivalents
Requirements for Certificate/Diploma and Degree Programs
- Higher Secondary Certificate / Intermediate Certificate / Pre-University Certificate Statement of Marks / Transcript of Study
Requirements for Graduate Certificate Program
- Diploma / Degree certificate Mark sheets / Transcript of Study
English language requirements (one of the below):
Degree Programs and Graduate Certificate Programs
- IELTS: Minimum 6.5 with no skill below 6.0
- PTE: Minimum score 60
Certificate Programs, Diploma and Advanced Diploma Programs
- IELTS: Minimum 6.0 with no skill below 5.5
- PTE: Minimum score 55
Conestoga College Highlights
| Institution Type |
Public |
| Number of Students |
16,500 |
| DLI Number |
019376158572 |
| Tuition Fee Range |
$6,900 - $33,630 |
| Application Cost |
CAD 100 |
| Average Cost of Attendance |
CAD 14,962 per year |
| Tests Accepted |
IELTS, TOEFL, MELAB, CAEL, CanTEST |
| Minimum Test Scores Required |
IELTS – 6.5 bands
TOEFL (IBT) – 88 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio |
127:1 |
| Scholarships for International students |
Available |
Conestoga College Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
Tuition Fee for different Conestoga College Programs
| Programs |
Domestic Candidates |
International Candidates |
| Degress (4-year program) |
8297- 10121 |
15726- 17156 |
| Advanced Diplomas (3-year program) |
4357- 6375 |
13998 - 21491 |
| Diplomas (2-year program) |
2151- 7541 |
13998- 21491 |
| Graduate Certificate (1-year and 2-year programs) |
3203- 20974 |
7481- 22584 |
| Certificate Programs (8 week to 1 Year) |
1626- 17246 |
5497- 17731 |
Tuition Fee for different Conestoga College Programs
| Programs |
Domestic Candidates |
International Candidates |
| Degress (4-year program) |
8297- 10121 |
15726- 17156 |
| Advanced Diplomas (3-year program) |
4357- 6375 |
13998 - 21491 |
| Diplomas (2-year program) |
2151- 7541 |
13998- 21491 |
| Graduate Certificate (1-year and 2-year programs) |
3203- 20974 |
7481- 22584 |
| Certificate Programs (8 week to 1 Year) |
1626- 17246 |
5497- 17731 |
