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Diploma in Recreation and Leisure Services

North Bay, Ontario, Canada

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Diploma in Recreation and Leisure Services at Canadore College in North Bay, Canada is a diploma in Sports Management programme. The programme runs for 2 years, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is CAD 15,548 per year (CAD 2,720 per year for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Diploma

Field: Sports Management

Duration: 2 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: CAD 2,720 / year

International tuition: CAD 15,548 / year

Last checked September 2026 · Source: canadorecollege.ca · How we collect data ·

Program details

Overview

This two-year diploma, delivered either onsite or online, prepares students for work as recreation professionals responsible for planning special events and organising activities and programmes across community recreation associations and facilities, for participants of all ages. Training includes community event organisation and hands-on workshop participation, with opportunities to gain various certifications relevant to a recreation career along the way.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Admission requires an Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent with senior English at the ENG4C or ENG4U level, per the programme page; applicants 19 or older without an OSSD may apply as Mature Students through Canadore's free Accuplacer testing, per the institution's general requirements. The programme page defers English-proficiency detail to that same page: for this Diploma, IELTS Academic 6.0 overall with no band below 5.5, TOEFL iBT 72+ with no section below 18, PTE Academic 53 with no section below 47, Duolingo English Test 110 with no band below 95, or equivalent (Cambridge English 169+, CELPIP 7, Oxford ELLT 6.0, CEFR B2), tested within two years of application. No interview, portfolio, or work-experience condition is stated; the programme is delivered onsite or online.

Application Details

Start Date: Fall and Winter

Application Deadline: Domestic applicants apply through OntarioColleges.ca: for programs starting in Fall 2027 the equal consideration date is 1 February 2027; Canadore states applicants may apply at any time, with the deposit for accepted Winter 2027 offers due 16 November 2026 and term tuition due 30 November 2026. Canadore's own how-to-apply page separately cites a generic, undated "applications open November 1 / competitive consideration date February 1 for Fall term, October 1 for Winter term" notice that names no specific cycle year, so its October 1 figure is not confirmed as the Winter 2027 deadline. International applicants apply through Canadore's international portal and are assessed on a rolling basis, with programs closing early once capacity is reached; no fixed international opening or closing date is published, and payment deadlines appear only on the individual letter of admission. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.

About Canadore College

Type: College

Founded: 1967

Programs: 114

Location: North Bay, Ontario, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Diploma in Recreation and Leisure Services award?

Canadore College awards a Diploma in the field of Sports Management on completion of this programme.

How long does Diploma in Recreation and Leisure Services take?

The programme runs for 2 years.

How much does Diploma in Recreation and Leisure Services cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 15,548 per year (CAD 2,720 per year for local students).

Can Diploma in Recreation and Leisure Services be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Canadore College.

What language is Diploma in Recreation and Leisure Services taught in?

The programme is taught in English.

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