• Gain comprehensive knowledge of aviation operations, aviation regulations and airline industry procedures.
• Develop skills in flight planning, dispatch operations, aviation management and emergency response planning.
• Learn aviation safety standards, meteorology and airside operational procedures.
• Optional co-op opportunities provide practical industry experience.
• Prepare for Transport Canada Dispatcher Licence examinations and aviation industry careers.
- Academic Requirement: • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent. • International applicants must have successfully completed Grade 12 or equivalent secondary education. • Complete secondary school transcripts and graduation certificate are required.
- ELP Requirement: • IELTS Academic: Overall 6.0 with no band below 5.5 • PTE Academic: 58 • Duolingo English Test: 105–110 • TOEFL iBT: Minimum 20/30 in each skill • CAEL: 60 • Cambridge English: 169 with no skill below 162
- Special Requirement: • Students study aviation regulations, airside operations, flight planning, dispatch procedures, meteorology and emergency planning. • Program prepares students for Industry Canada Radio Licence requirements. • Program also prepares students to write the Transport Canada Dispatcher Licence examinations. • Optional Co-op stream (AVOC) available for eligible students. • Additional fees apply for participation in the optional co-op stream. • Students must pass all Transport Canada examinations, which require higher passing grades.
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Students whose study permit applications are still pending may request a deferral to the next available intake, provided the request is submitted before Day 10 of classes and the program is available. Deferrals are granted only once.
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Students awaiting an IRCC decision must still meet the deferral deadline. Requests submitted after Day 10 of classes will not be approved solely because a study permit decision is pending.
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Students may alternatively withdraw and apply for a refund by submitting the required withdrawal form and supporting documentation. Applicable administrative fees may be deducted.
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If a study permit application is refused, students may defer their admission and request a new Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) to support a future study permit application. PAL issuance is subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed.
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Refund requests due to study permit refusal must include a copy of the official IRCC refusal letter and be submitted within 14 days of the refusal date.
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Only the refusal letter associated with the intake being withdrawn from will be considered for refund eligibility.
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Students whose second study permit application is refused before the start of classes may still qualify for a refund, subject to Seneca’s refund policy.
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Deferral requests are subject to program availability, and late requests may require a written appeal.
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Approved late deferrals may be subject to a CAD $200 late fee.
- Application Fee: $90
- LOA Deposit: $0
- Annual Tuition Fee: $16,409
- Total Tuition Fee: $33,228
- Course Duration: 2 Years
- Credentials: Diploma
- Intake: September 2026, May 2027
• Valid Passport (Photo and Signature Pages)
• Complete Secondary School Transcripts
• Secondary School Graduation Certificate
• Official English Translation of Documents (if applicable)
• Proof of English Language Proficiency (IELTS, PTE, TOEFL, Duolingo, CAEL or Cambridge)
• CAD $90 Non-Refundable Application Fee
• Updated Resume / CV (Recommended)
• Statement of Purpose (Recommended)
• International Student Application Cancellation Form (if changing agents)
• Documents must be uploaded in PDF, JPG, JPEG, PNG, TIFF or GIF format
• Maximum file size allowed per document is 10 MB
• Admission is subject to academic eligibility, document verification and seat availability
• Students planning to pursue Transport Canada Dispatcher Licence should be prepared to meet Transport Canada examination requirements