Diploma in Developmental Services Worker (Accelerated)

Admission Requirements: Admission requires an Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent, or admission as a mature applicant, with Grade 12 English (C or U); applicants short of this standard may pursue academic upgrading with a conditional offer once proof of enrolment is provided. Prior coursework in mathematics, biology, chemistry, or human development is recommended but not mandatory for this accelerated intake. International applicants must present one of: TOEFL iBT overall 4.5 with no band below 4 (79 under the pre-2026 scale); IELTS Academic overall 6.0 with no band below 5.5; CAEL overall 60 with no band below 50; PTE Academic 53 with no band below 45; or Duolingo overall 105 with no component below 95. Admitted students must also hold Standard First Aid and Basic Rescuer (Level C CPR) certification, evidence of good health, a Police Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening, and a signed Placement Agreement.