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Diploma in Border Services

Windsor, Ontario, Canada

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Offered by St. Clair College in Windsor, Canada, Diploma in Border Services is a diploma in Fire, Justice & Security programme. The programme runs for 2 years, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is CAD 16,990 per year (CAD 4,970 per year for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Diploma

Field: Fire, Justice & Security

Duration: 2 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: CAD 4,970 / year

International tuition: CAD 16,990 / year

Last checked September 2026 · Source: stclaircollege.ca ·

Program details

Overview

This diploma builds foundational knowledge of customs, immigration and food inspection, along with the legislation, procedures and documentation involved in moving people and goods across the border. Students also develop skills in communication, dispute resolution and critical thinking, with training aimed at front-line careers across the many agencies and industries that manage the cross-border movement of people and goods.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Admission requires an Ontario Secondary School Diploma with the majority of credits at the College (C), University (U), University/College (M) or Open (O) level, plus Grade 12 English (ENG4U, ENG4C, EAE4U or EAE4C). Mature applicants without an OSSD may qualify through St. Clair College's mature-student route on the general admission-procedures page. Applicants must be able to meet the occupational physical-fitness standards for border, correctional and police-services duties, detailed in the programme's Physical Demands Analysis; fitness requirements are completed during the programme. The programme page states no English-proficiency scores of its own; St. Clair's institution-wide standard for diploma and certificate programmes applies to international applicants: IELTS Academic 6.0 overall, TOEFL iBT 60 overall, PTE Academic 52, CAEL 60, or Duolingo English Test 110. No interview is specified.

Application Details

Start Date: September

Application Deadline: Domestic applicants apply through ontariocolleges.ca: for programmes starting in Fall 2027 the online application opened on 26 September 2026, the equal-consideration date is 1 February 2027, colleges may start sending offers from 1 November 2026, and accepted offers are due by 1 May 2027; Winter 2027 entry has an equal-consideration date of 15 September 2026. St. Clair flags eight oversubscribed programmes and thirteen high-interest programmes for which it recommends applying by 1 February. After the equal-consideration dates, applications are assessed first-come, first-served while seats remain. International applicants apply through the International OCAS portal and are admitted on a rolling, first-come, first-served basis; St. Clair publishes no fixed international closing date. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.

About St. Clair College

Type: College

Campus setting: Urban

Founded: 1967

Students: 9,383

Programs: 113

Location: Windsor, Ontario, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Diploma in Border Services award?

St. Clair College awards a Diploma in the field of Fire, Justice & Security on completion of this programme.

How long does Diploma in Border Services take?

The programme runs for 2 years.

How much does Diploma in Border Services cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 16,990 per year (CAD 4,970 per year for local students).

Can Diploma in Border Services be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at St. Clair College.

What language is Diploma in Border Services taught in?

The programme is taught in English.

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