Recreation Therapy

Academic Requirements

To apply for the Recreation Therapy program at Niagara College, you must meet the following Academic Requirements:

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, including the following required course:

• English – any Grade 12 (C) or (U), or equivalent

Recommended Courses and/or Skills: While not mandatory, the following courses and skills may enhance your academic success in this program:

• Related volunteer and/or cooperative/work experience
• Leadership and Peer Support – Grade 11 (O)
• Dynamics of Human Relationships – Grade 11 (O)
• Human Development Throughout the Lifespan – Grade 12 (C) or (U)
• Challenge and Change in Society – Grade 12 (U)
• Recreation and Healthy Active Living – Grade 12 (C) or (U)

Program Requirements:

Criminal Record Check

• A Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening (CRC-VSS) which is less than 6 months old is required.
• Students with criminal charges or convictions may face limitations in placement, clinical, and/or employment opportunities in this field.
• Field placements must be completed in order to graduate.
• Students must be 18 years of age or older to obtain a Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS) for placement/clinical.

Communicable Disease Surveillance

• The confidential Communicable Disease Surveillance (CDS) Form must be completed and submitted to Student Health Services prior to the start of the program.
• This process must be maintained annually and may take up to 10 weeks or more.
• If the CDS process is not completed, your placement, clinic, or co-op opportunity will be denied.

Transportation

• Students are responsible for their own transportation to complete program requirements.

For any clarification and support regarding the Academic Requirements, please contact LOA Portal's advisors.

Transcripts may be required to be evaluated by WES in some cases.

Language Requirements

If English is your second language, Niagara College will accept the following language proficiency scores for the Recreation Therapy Diploma program:

• Cambridge English Exams (B2 First/FCE, C1 Advanced/CAE or C2 Proficiency/CPE)
  • Minimum score: 169 – No skill under 162.
• International English Language Testing System (IELTS) including Indicator Test
  • Minimum score: 6.0 – No individual band under 5.5.
• Internet-based (IBT) Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) including Special Home Edition Test
  • Minimum score: iBT: 80, with minimum 20 in Writing and Speaking.
• Pearson Test of English (PTE)
  • Minimum score: 58+, with no individual skill below 53.
• Duolingo English Language Test
  • Minimum score: 105+, with no individual subscore below 95.
• Canadian Academic English Language Test (CAEL) including CAEL Online Proficiency Test
  • Minimum score: 60 – No individual band under 50.
• Completion of Niagara College’s English for Academic Preparation (EAP) Level 5 with 70% and no individual grade under 50% OR English as a Second Language (ESL) Online exit test.

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.