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Diploma in Social Service Worker

Kitchener, Ontario, Canada

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Diploma in Social Service Worker is a diploma in Social & Cultural Studies programme offered by Conestoga College in Kitchener, Canada. The programme runs for 2 years, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is CAD 15,477 per year (CAD 2,750 per year for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Diploma

Field: Social & Cultural Studies

Duration: 2 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: CAD 2,750 / year

International tuition: CAD 15,477 / year

Last checked September 2026 · Source: conestogac.on.ca ·

Program details

Overview

The diploma builds knowledge to support relationships and work across individuals, families and communities, with emphasis placed on self-awareness, emotional maturity and a commitment to social justice. Students develop supportive counselling, group work and community development skills through role-play, simulation and meaningful field placements, alongside further study of interventions and complex systems that underpin sustainable social services.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Direct entry requires an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, or mature student status at 19 or older. Conestoga requires Grade 12 compulsory English at the C level (70% minimum) or U level (60% minimum), or equivalent, or the college's Preparatory Communications course (COMM1251). International transcripts require a course-by-course credential evaluation through a provider such as ICAS or WES. Applicants whose prior instruction was not in English must meet Conestoga's institution-wide English language requirement: IELTS Academic overall 6.0 (no band below 5.5), TOEFL iBT 80 (no skill below 20), PTE Academic 53, CAEL 70 (minimum 60 writing), or Duolingo 110.

Application Details

Start Date: January

Application Deadline: Domestic applicants apply through ontariocolleges.ca (college code CONS): for the Fall 2027 intake the online application opens 26 September 2026, the equal consideration date is 1 February 2027, offers may be issued from 1 November 2026, and accepted offers must be confirmed by 1 May 2027; most oversubscribed programs stop accepting applications after 1 February 2027, though many programs remain open afterward. Conestoga does not publish a separate equal-consideration date for its January intake. International applicants apply directly to Conestoga and are assessed on a rolling, first-come, first-served basis until each program fills; no fixed international closing date is published. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.

About Conestoga College

Type: College

Campus setting: Suburban

Founded: 1967

Students: 20,000

Programs: 344

Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Diploma in Social Service Worker award?

Conestoga College awards a Diploma in the field of Social & Cultural Studies on completion of this programme.

How long does Diploma in Social Service Worker take?

The programme runs for 2 years.

How much does Diploma in Social Service Worker cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 15,477 per year (CAD 2,750 per year for local students).

Can Diploma in Social Service Worker be studied online?

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

What language is Diploma in Social Service Worker taught in?

The programme is taught in English.

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