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Key facts

  • Program
    Undergraduate certificate
  • Duration
    8 months
  • Program
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    17,075CAD
  • Start date
    Jan, May, Sep

Program overview

What NorQuest College says about their program:

The Mental Health Recovery Practitioner post-diploma certificate program provides health and human services professionals with the knowledge and skills to work with clients experiencing mental health and concurrent disorders. The program is offered in a flexible combination of online courses and live classroom instruction during the daytime.

The program emphasizes acquisition of applied skills and best practices in direct client care, advocacy, ethics, and work with families and communities. A key component of the program is work in labs and practicum. The program builds upon students’ previous training and experience, and graduates are equipped to meet client and employer needs in a range of relevant settings.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • Secondary school leaving certificate
  • Applicants must be 18 years or older within the first term of their program. Programs with practicums will pose problems for underage applicants. If the student is underage, the applicant must validate suitability for the program and have written parental consent.

Graduate academic requirements

  • Post-secondary diploma or degree from an accredited institution

English requirements

  • IELTS

    6.5 (no band below 6.0)

  • TOEFL iBT

    84 (no band below 21)

  • PTE

    59 (no band below 56)

  • CAEL

    70 (no band below 70)

  • Duolingo

    115

  • Cambridge English Language Assessment

    180+ (no band below 165)

*Specific programs may have other English requirements

English waivers

  • Complete high school in Canada

    Your studies must have been in English at an approved Canadian high school with at least three consecutive years of full-time academic study and completion of Grade 12 English or its equivalent.

  • Complete a recognized post-secondary degree or diploma program in Canada

    The program must have involved at least two full years of full-time, consecutive academic study in English.

  • Complete at least three consecutive years of full-time secondary or post-secondary study in English in an ELP recognized country or in a recognized institution where the primary language of instruction is English

    These studies must include satisfactory completion of Grade 12 English or its equivalent. It cannot include English as a Second Language or Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada courses.

  • Complete NorQuest College ESL Intensive coursework that the program has identified as acceptable for meeting ELP.
  • Achieve an acceptable score on an ELP test.

Documents required

Undergraduate requirements:

- Application form - Academic transcripts - Diploma of previous studies - Translations - Credential evaluations (NACES Accredited) - Proof of language proficiency
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Fees and funding

Fee information

  • Undergraduate tuition

    from CAD$15,951 to CAD$28,410 per year

Funding

Undergraduate Scholarships

Academic Excellence Scholarship for International Student in the Faculty of Arts & Sciences Awarded to an international student attending NorQuest College on a study permit. Enrolled full-time in a Faculty of Arts & Sciences career program that is a minimum of 8 months or longer and having completed at least one term.

  • Amount

    CAD$2,000

  • Requirements

    Academic standing of 75%/B/3.0 or higher. A personal letter from the applicant describing educational goals and career objectives.

Academic Excellence Scholarship for International Student in the Faculty of Health Studies Awarded to an international student attending NorQuest College on a study permit. Enrolled full-time in a Faculty of Health Studies career program that is a minimum of 8 months or longer and having completed at least one term.

  • Amount

    CAD$2,000

  • Requirements

    Academic standing of 75%/B/3.0 or higher. A personal letter from the applicant describing educational goals and career objectives.

Academic Excellence Scholarship for International Student in the Faculty of Skills and Foundational Learning Awarded to an international student attending NorQuest College on a study permit. Enrolled full-time in a Faculty of Skills and Foundational Learning career program that is a minimum of 8 months or longer and having completed at least one term.

  • Amount

    CAD$2,000

  • Requirements

    Academic standing of 75%/B/3.0 or higher. A personal letter from the applicant describing educational goals and career objectives.

Academic Excellence Scholarship for International Students in the Faculty of Business, Environment & Technology Awarded to an international student attending NorQuest College on a study permit. Enrolled full-time in a Faculty of Business, Environment & Technology career program that is a minimum of 8 months or longer and having completed at least one term.

  • Amount

    CAD$2,000

  • Requirements

    Academic standing of 85%/A-/3.7 or higher. A personal letter from the applicant describing educational goals and career objectives.

International Student Bursary Awarded to an international student attending NorQuest College on a study permit. Enrolled in any credit program.

  • Amount

    CAD$1,000

  • Requirements

    Financial need. Academic standing of 64%/C/2.0. A personal letter from the applicant describing educational goals and career objectives.

International Student Community Developer Award Awarded to an international student attending NorQuest College on a study permit. Enrolled in a full-time credit program.

  • Amount

    CAD$1,000

  • Requirements

    Demonstration of applicant’s involvement in campus activities including but not limited to volunteering, leadership, student government, student clubs and/or on campus events. A personal letter from the applicant describing how being involved in campus activities has had a positive impact on your overall campus experience as an International student at NorQuest College.

International Student Integrity Award Awarded to an international student attending NorQuest College on a study permit. Registered in a full-time career program that is a minimum of 8 months or longer.

  • Amount

    CAD$1,000

  • Requirements

    Demonstration of a high standard of personal conduct at the College as per the NorQuest College’s Code of Conduct Policy, consistent class attendance and participation in the 2023-24 Academic Year NorQuest International’s Jumpstart Program (four out of six sessions).

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Visa requirements for NorQuest College

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Canada student visa requirements