Developmental Services Worker

Build a Meaningful Career Supporting People with Developmental Disabilities

The Developmental Services Worker (DSW) program prepares you to make a real difference in the lives of children, youth, and adults with developmental disabilities. You’ll gain the knowledge, hands-on skills, and confidence to support individuals in living independently, participating fully in their communities, and leading self-directed lives.

What You Will Learn

Person-Centered Support Across the Lifespan

Learn how to provide inclusive support that respects each individual’s right to direct their own life. You’ll build advocacy and communication skills that promote self-determination, independence, and community engagement.

Hands-On Experience in Realistic Learning Environments

In our specialized counselling and apartment labs, you’ll practice:

Collaborative Learning with Community Partners

Work directly with local agencies to plan and deliver programs that promote inclusion, citizenship, and quality of life for individuals with disabilities.

Key Areas of Study

Career Opportunities in Developmental Services

Graduates are prepared to work in a wide range of settings, including:

Job titles may include:

Program Requirements
  • Academic Requirement: The applicant must have successfully completed Grade 12 English.
  • ELP Requirement: IELTS: 6.0 in each section PTE: 58 in each section TOEFL (iBT): 79 Duolingo: 110 (Duolingo will send your test results directly to Georgian College.)
Refund Policy

If you decide to cancel your enrollment, here’s a clear explanation of how tuition fee refunds and deferrals are handled at Georgian College.

LOA Deposit: $2,500 CAD

  • The $2,500 CAD deposit is refundable only if your visa is refused.

❌ Refunds for Visa Refusal

  • If you request a refund within 14 days of your visa refusal:

    • You will get a full refund.

  • If you request a refund after 14 days of the visa refusal:

    • $2,500 CAD will be taken from your refund.

  • It’s the agent’s responsibility to inform the college about the visa refusal within 14 days.

✅ Withdrawal Refunds

  • If you withdraw within the first 10 working days of the term, you will get a partial refund.

  • If you withdraw after 10 working days, no refund will be given.

  • Fees paid for future terms will be fully refunded.

  • If your study permit is refused, you can get a full refund if you submit the refusal letter within the first 10 working days.

⏳ Deferral Policy

  • You are allowed one deferral with a valid reason.

  • For any additional deferrals, you will need to pay a $100 CAD application fee.

Key Facts
  • Application Fee: $100
  • LOA Deposit: $2,500
  • Annual Tuition Fee: $17,200
  • Total Tuition Fee: $34,400
  • Course Duration: 2 years
  • Credentials: Diploma
  • Intake: September
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Checklist

  • Copy of passport

  • All academic transcripts

  • All academic certificates

  • IELTS/PTE/TOEFL/Duolingo - if applicable

  • Student Email ID:

  • Student Contact No:

  • Student Address:

  • Emergency Contact details:
    • Name:
    • Email ID :
    • Contact no. :
    • Relation with student:

IF ONSHORE STUDENT

  • Stamped copy of visa

  • LOI

  • Study permit

  • Canadian Address:

  • Canadian Contact No:

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