Overview

Within the Community and Child Studies Foundations course from Centennial College you'll develop a thorough understanding of the personal and professional requirements of the varied careers available in community services and child studies.

While engaging you in reflective practice to facilitate professional skills development, this programme will enhance your communication competence in all language strands. You'll also have the opportunity to develop academic and professional skills and attitudes that will facilitate success in your programme of choice.

Upon successful completion of Community and Child Studies Foundations, you'll be well-prepared to apply to your diploma programme of choice in the community and child studies areas.

Programme Highlights

Class sizes are small (under 30 students per class).

You'll participate in eight hours of English each week.

Opportunities will exist for career exploration in community and child studies.

There is an intensive and engaging peer mentoring programme.

You'll learn strategies to become a master student.

You'll earn two transfer credits to diploma programmes (COMM 162/163 and GNED)

Career Outlook

Childcare worker

Developmental services worker

Social service worker

Child and youth care

Community justice worker

Recreation and leisure services worker

Community development worker

Addiction and mental health worker

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Building Interpersonal Reflective Skills

Community and Child Studies Career Exploration and Professionalism

Building Interpersonal Relational Skills

The Workplace of Canada

Building College Communications Skills

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-02 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-12 00:00:00 , International

More details

National: Fall: apply before February 1.
International: Apply four to six months before your expected start date

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

105

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TOEFL^® IBT

67

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PTE Academic

51

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IELTS

6

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Toronto, Canada

Disciplines

Childhood Studies Community Development View 23 other Bachelors in Childhood Studies in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

105

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TOEFL^® IBT

67

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PTE Academic

51

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, or mature student status (19 years or older)
Grade 12 English (C or U), or equivalent (minimum grade required), or take the Centennial English Admission Test.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

17148 CAD / year

≈ 17148 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

2721 CAD / year

≈ 2721 CAD / year

Living costs

Toronto

Canada

1502 - 2563 CAD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Programme Highlights

Career Outlook

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Delivered

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Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Toronto

Funding

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