Advanced College Diploma – Child and Youth Care (1205)

The Child and Youth Care three-year advanced diploma program focuses on relational child and youth care practice from child-centered, developmental, and ecological perspectives. Students learn assessment, crisis intervention, individual/group counseling, and strength-based support strategies to assist children, adolescents, and families experiencing mental health challenges, crisis, or stress.

The curriculum addresses topics such as professional boundaries, psychology, anti-oppression, advocacy, and counseling theories. Graduates are equipped to work across diverse sectors, including community mental health, school-based programs, residential treatment facilities, early intervention programs, child protection, and youth justice settings.

Academic Qualification: Grade 12 / High School completion.

Minimum GPA: 50.0%

Minimum Language Test Scores:

• IELTS: 6.0

• TOEFL: 80.0

• PTE: 51.0

• Duolingo: 105

Conditional Admission: Available for applicants who do not meet language proficiency requirements by completing English courses prior to the academic program (length determined by English level).

1. Entrance Scholarships (Centennial College - All campuses)
Value: $2,000 – $5,000 CAD (automatically applied for eligible international students).

Award Breakdown:

1-year program: $2,000 CAD (Year 1)

2-year program: $3,000 CAD ($2,000 in Year 1, $1,000 in Year 2)

3-year program: $4,000 CAD ($2,000 in Year 1, $1,000 in Years 2 & 3)

4-year program: $5,000 CAD ($2,000 in Year 1, $1,000 in Years 2, 3 & 4)

Eligibility Criteria:

Open to all nationalities.

Must be an international student starting their first main academic program at Centennial College (May 2026, September 2026, or January 2027 intake).

Exclusion: Second-program students, existing scholarship recipients, new ELL-only students, tuition-exempt students, and deferred applicants without study permits are ineligible.

2. International Mobility Scholarship (Centennial College - All campuses)
Value: $3,000 – $7,000 CAD (Total $3,000 awarded over 3 years; reaches up to $7,000 CAD when combined with the Entrance Scholarship).

Award Breakdown:

$1,000 CAD per year for 3 years.

A total of 90 scholarships available for Winter 2027 intake.

Eligibility Criteria:

Open to non-resident, non-citizen international students.

Fully accepted into Year 1 of a 3-Year Advanced Diploma program.

Minimum OSSD 70% or equivalent required.

Application deadline: October 30, 2026 (Requires a 100–200 word essay and CAD 2,000 tuition deposit paid).