College Diploma - Mental Health And Addiction Worker (DA)

Academic Requirements

To apply for the Mental Health and Addiction Worker program at Fleming College, students must meet the following Academic Requirements:

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, including:
• Grade 12 C English
• Majority of courses at College (C) or Open (O) level unless otherwise stated.
• Grade 12 C courses will be accepted where Grade 11 C course requirements are listed.
• Where College level courses are listed, University (U) and Mixed (M) courses will be accepted.
• Mature Students: If you are 19 years of age or older before classes start and do not possess an OSSD, you can write the Skills Marker to assess your eligibility for admission. Additional testing or academic upgrading may be necessary to meet specific course requirements for this program.

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Students are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as the program is accepting applications for both domestic and international students. Specific deadlines for application are not mentioned, so it is advisable to reach out to LOA Portal's advisors for any clarification and support.

For international students, specific requirements may apply, and it is recommended to consult with LOA Portal for detailed guidance.

Prerequisite courses are not explicitly mentioned, so students should ensure they meet the general admission criteria outlined above.

English Language Proficiency Requirements

Applicants must provide proof of English proficiency, choosing one of the following options:

Option 1 - Submit test results from one of the accepted tests listed:

• Internet-based (iBT) TOEFL: 80 with no score less than 20
• Paper-based (PBT) TOEFL: 550
• International English Language Testing System (IELTS - Academic): 6.0 with no band less than 5.5
• Duolingo: 105+
• Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL): Overall 60
• Canadian Academic English Language - ONLINE (CAEL - ONLINE): Overall 60
• Michigan English Test (MET): 56
• PTE Academic (Pearson Test English): 46+
• Cambridge English Exams (B2 First/FCE, C1 Advanced/CAE or C2 Proficiency/CPE): Minimum 169 with no skill below 162
• Oxford ELLT: 6 (No band less than 5)

Special notes: Test scores to be valid for a minimum of 2 months following date of application. Students applying within Canada, currently attending an accredited University or College, with expired test scores can be considered for direct admission if the student successfully progresses in a post-secondary program.

Option 2: Successful completion of Level 8, in Fleming College’s English Language Bridge (ELB) Program.

• Diploma/Certificates require 70% grade in Level 8
• Post Graduate Certificates require 80% grade in Level 8

Option 3: Successful completion of English as a Second Language (ESL) or English for Academic Preparation (EAP) at an Ontario Community College, University, or approved pathway language organization.

Option 4: Provide proof of language proficiency based on previous education:

• Successfully completed three consecutive years of study at the secondary school (high school) level in English in a country where English is a primary language.
• Completed one full year of study (within the last 2 years) in an accredited post-secondary program in English in a country where English is a primary language.
• Obtain an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (or Canadian provincial equivalent) and English credit (Grade 12 C) issued by a public or Catholic school board.
• Provide proof of graduation from one of the authorized Fleming College pathway partners.
• Completed three consecutive years of study at a secondary private school in Ontario and received an Ontario Secondary School Diploma and English credit (Grade 12 C).

Please check with our team for more details.

DISCLAIMER: The information above is subject to change. For the latest updates, please contact LOA Portal's advisors. The listed minimum requirements are a guideline and do not guarantee admission. Do not worry, we will notify you of any changes during the application process.