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Diploma, Social sciences and humanities. Seneca Polytechnic - Seneca at York Campus, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
College Diploma - Social Service Worker – Immigrants and Refugees (Accelerated) (SSIA) is a diploma program in social sciences and humanities at Seneca Polytechnic - Seneca at York Campus, a public institution in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, founded in 1967.
First-year tuition is listed at 16,178 CAD and the application fee at 90 CAD. The earliest intake currently open is May 2027.
Applications to Seneca Polytechnic - Seneca at York Campus typically receive a decision in 4 days and 1 hour, based on recent applications.
Plan for about 39,716 CAD for the first year before travel, insurance and visa fees. Plan for first-year tuition, living costs at the level IRCC sets, and travel. Tuition varies widely between universities, colleges and provinces. IRCC revises the living-cost figure from time to time, so confirm the current amount on the official study permit page.
Figures are as listed in October 2026. Schools revise tuition every year, so confirm the current amount with the school before you pay a deposit.
| Item | Amount (CAD) |
|---|---|
| Tuition, first year | 16,178 CAD |
| Living costs, first year (school estimate) | 23,448 CAD |
| Application fee (one time) | 90 CAD |
| Estimated first-year total | 39,716 CAD |
Our directory lists 92 diploma programs in social sciences and humanities at 63 schools in Canada. Their median first-year tuition is 16,340 CAD, and the middle half cost between 15,000 CAD and 18,142 CAD.
At 16,178 CAD, College Diploma - Social Service Worker – Immigrants and Refugees (Accelerated) (SSIA) is 1% below the median, in the middle of the range. The full range runs from 8,700 CAD to 28,900 CAD.
If budget matters, these diploma programs in social sciences and humanities have some of the lowest listed first-year tuition in Canada.
| Program | School | Tuition (1st year) |
|---|---|---|
| College Diploma - Social Media Marketing (Co-op) | Canadian College, Vancouver | 8,700 CAD |
| College Diploma - Social Service Community Worker | New Brunswick Community College - Fredericton, Fredericton | 10,260 CAD |
| College Diploma - Social Service Community Worker | New Brunswick Community College - Miramichi, Miramichi | 10,260 CAD |
| College Diploma - Social Service Community Worker | New Brunswick Community College - Moncton, Moncton | 10,260 CAD |
| College Diploma - Social Service Community Worker | New Brunswick Community College - Saint John, Saint John | 10,260 CAD |
| College Diploma - Community Leadership Development | College of the North Atlantic (CNA) - Bay St. George, Stephenville | 11,167 CAD |
Working back from a May 2027 start, this is a realistic plan. Popular programs can fill early, so the earlier end of each window is safer. September is the main intake. Many institutions also admit in January and May. Applications usually open several months ahead and some programmes close early.
| By | Step |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | Shortlist programs, check entry requirements and book your English test. |
| September 2026 | Prepare your statement of purpose, references and transcripts, then apply. |
| November 2026 | Receive offers, compare total costs and accept one. |
| January 2027 | Pay the deposit, gather funds evidence and apply for the student visa. |
| April 2027 | Book travel and accommodation once the visa is approved. |
Seneca Polytechnic - Seneca at York Campus sets the exact entry requirements for College Diploma - Social Service Worker – Immigrants and Refugees (Accelerated) (SSIA). For a diploma, applicants usually need the following.
Most institutions accept IELTS Academic, TOEFL, PTE Academic or similar tests. Each institution sets its own minimum scores, so read the programme page rather than relying on a general figure.
Students from India need a Study permit to study in Canada. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) decides the application.
Canada admits international students to designated learning institutions (DLIs) on a study permit. The admission, the funds and the permit application all have to line up, and several rules have changed in recent years, so check each step against IRCC before you pay anything.
Graduates of eligible programmes at eligible institutions may apply for a post-graduation work permit. Eligibility depends on the institution, programme and field of study, and the rules have been changing, so check the current IRCC conditions before choosing a course on that basis.
Check the eligibility rules for each scholarship before you apply. Some are applied automatically, others need a separate application.
First-year tuition is listed at 16,178 CAD. Living costs are extra; Seneca Polytechnic - Seneca at York Campus estimates 23,448 CAD a year. Confirm the current fee with the school.
The application fee is 90 CAD. It is paid once per application and is not refunded after the school receives the application.
The earliest intake currently open is May 2027. Start your application about eight months before that.
It is listed as a diploma. Check with the school what qualification it awards and whether it leads to further study or work rights.
You need a Study permit, decided by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Apply after you accept an offer and can show the required funds.
Yes. We check your profile, prepare your documents and submit your application to Seneca Polytechnic - Seneca at York Campus, then help with the visa. The first call is free.
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