Post-secondary Pathways

Overview

• College education provides a blend of academic learning and practical skills training.
• Ontario’s public colleges offer over 4500 programs, ranging from one-year diplomas to 4-year degrees in Applied Arts, Business, Health and Human Services, and Technology.
• Collaborative programs are offered jointly between a college and a partner university, in some areas of study such as business, health care, information technology, and science.
• Can lead to many careers, including arborists, conversation officers, dental hygienists, journalists, paralegals, paramedics, and website technicians.
• High employment rates for college graduates.
• College instructors are often industry professionals and create real-world connections in the classroom.
• Costs vary between programs and tuition can range from $3,000 to $5,000 per year.
• There are currently 29 colleges in major cities throughout Ontario.

Consider the college pathways if you…

• Meet basic admission requirements which require an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) and some programs may have specific course requirements.
• Find success in hands-on learning and applied curriculum.
• Enjoy smaller classes and the personal approach to instruction.
• Want to explore career options in a broad study program before specializing.
• To build confidence and connections in industry and professional partners.
• Have specific career goals that require a college education.

For additional information

• Ontario Colleges website
• OSAP: Ontario Student Assistance Program page on the Ontario government’s website
• ontransfer.ca
• View collaborative University and college programs on the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre website.
• Talk to your school’s guidance counsellor or meet with College representatives when they visit your school or at a regional College Fair for more information.