About Adventure Expeditions And Interpretive Leadership in Fanshawe College

What could be better than a career sharing with others the wonder and beauty of nature? To travel with your skills to the ends of the earth and back. To bring joy and happiness to those wanting to learn more about the world they inhabit.

The Adventure Expeditions and Interpretive Leadership program will prepare you to share your love of nature and adventure full-time with careers in in a wide variety of industries. You'll manage authentic learning experiences that respect local ecological principles in their natural surroundings.

To prepare you for the dynamic and complex eco-tourism industry, you'll study marketing, and business strategies, along with ecological and science-based courses in flora and fauna, geology, adventure guiding, environmental interpretation and education, management of national and heritage of natural areas, and wilderness first aid. You'll graduate with a holistic view of the natural world, with knowledge of the conservation, tourism, and business sides of the eco-tourism industry.

When finished the program, you'll have the skills to develop and manage resorts, trails, and interpretive projects. You'll be able to design, deliver, and evaluate programs that will affect people deeply, and serve your passions for the earth in all of its wonder and beauty.

Program highlights:

• Our graduates will now have the opportunity to receive 16 certifications upon graduation, ensuring they have the skills to be successful in a variety of relevant disciplines;

• We have added a new course called "The Ethical Engagement of Wildlife Photography," which teaches the intricate skills of both wildlife biology and wildlife photography;
• Our Expedition 3 provides students with an opportunity to use their program skills to complete a multi-day canoe trip, enabling students to work collaboratively and gain essential canoe-tripping experience.

The 3 pillars of the program

This program has been built on three key principles: Adventure Expedition, Interpretive Naturalist, and Business Entrepreneurship. Successful graduates will have the opportunity to learn and grow in each of these areas.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of this program will have the ability to develop, operate and manage attractions, resorts, activities, trails, and interpretive projects. Graduates will be able to design, deliver, and evaluate meaningful interpretive programs for a variety of audiences. They will be prepared to begin their careers as leaders within the eco-tourism industry.

Academic qualification equivalents

• Class 12 passed students from a recognized board including CBSE, CISCE or a state board
• All India Senior School Certificate or Higher Secondary Certificate/Standard 12 or Indian School Certificate (Year 12) as recognized qualifications
• Final minimum average of 65.0% based on the highest six Grade 12 University (U) or University/College (M) courses

English language requirements (one of the below):

IELTS: International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic test with an overall score of 5.5  - 7.0 with no score less than 5.0 - 6.5 in reading and listening and a score of 7.0 in writing and speaking, with test results within the last two years
Please note, some Whitireia degree level programmes require a higher level of English language competence. 

TOEFL iBT :Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) test with a minimum score of 60 - 100for the Internet-based test (iBT), with test results within the last two years

PTE: Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE) with a minimum score of 40 - 65, with test results within the last two years

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Fanshawe College Tuition fee/Cost of Attendance

To provide prospective students an indication of the minimal account balance required before applying for admission to Fanshawe College, the anticipated cost of expenditures is as follows:

Tuition fee

The cost of tuition varies depending on the length and difficulty level of each programme offered at Fanshawe College. However, the average anticipated cost is as follows:

International Applicants: 2,135 to 12,450 USD.

Domestic Applicants: 1,035 to 4,590 USD.

Other Expenses including textbooks, housing, food, entertainment, among others: 7,600 to 9,120 USD.8