Diploma in Recreation Therapy

Confederation College

Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada

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At Confederation College in Thunder Bay, Canada, Diploma in Recreation Therapy is offered as a diploma in Rehabilitation Sciences programme. The programme runs for 2 years, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is CAD 15,280 per year (CAD 2,740 per year for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Diploma
Field: Rehabilitation Sciences
Duration: 2 years
Delivery: On Campus
Language: English
Local tuition: CAD 2,740 / year
International tuition: CAD 15,280 / year

Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·

Program details

Overview

Fall Start (September): 0108 Accelerated program — Fall Start (September): 0105 CIP Code: 51.2309 (PGWP eligible) Empower Lives Through Therapeutic Recreation Recreation therapy is more than just fun—it's a powerful tool for healing, growth, and connection. As a recreation therapist, you'll help in…

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Admission requires an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (or equivalent), including Grade 12 English at the College or University (C/U) level, or an equivalent Mature Student Assessment, GED, or Academic and Career Entrance (ACE) credit. International applicants need an equivalent high-school/senior-secondary diploma with notarized, translated transcripts, and must meet the program's English Language Proficiency requirement of Academic IELTS overall 6.0 with no band below 5.5. Applicants who do not meet these requirements are encouraged to complete the College Access, General Arts and Science Certificate or Diploma, or Academic and Career Entrance (ACE) program, which leads to eligibility for programs in the Community Services and Protective Services areas, including this one. The program runs full-time with a Fall (September) intake.

Application Details

Start Date: September
Application Deadline: Domestic applicants apply through ontariocolleges.ca: for Fall 2027 entry the application opened 26 September 2026 and the province-wide equal-consideration date is 1 February 2027; Confederation also publishes its own equal-consideration dates of 1 March for Winter-entry programmes and 1 April for Spring-entry programmes. After these dates, files are assessed on a rolling, first-come basis while seats remain, and the college flags Aviation, Health, Engineering Technology and Community Services programmes as filling quickly. International applicants apply via international.ocas.ca; intakes close roughly six weeks before each semester starts and a programme can close earlier once seats fill, so no fixed international closing date is published. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.

About Confederation College

Type: College
Founded: 1967
Programs: 87
Location: Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Diploma in Recreation Therapy award?

Confederation College awards a Diploma in the field of Rehabilitation Sciences on completion of this programme.

How long does Diploma in Recreation Therapy take?

The programme runs for 2 years.

How much does Diploma in Recreation Therapy cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 15,280 per year (CAD 2,740 per year for local students).

Can Diploma in Recreation Therapy be studied online?

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

What language is Diploma in Recreation Therapy taught in?

The programme is taught in English.

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