Hospitality
& Tourism

Minimum Age: 18 Years

Education: Evidence that the student has an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent or has passed the Wonderlic Scholastic Level Exam with a Cut Score of 16.

Language Skills: (1 Year / 7 Months): International students must demonstrate Level 12 English with Tamwood Careers’ online test and interview. The online test and interview are exempt if CEFR B2, Academic IELTS 5, TOEFL 72, Duolingo 95, TOEIC 785, CELPIP 6, Tamwood Language Centre’s Tamwood Level 12 or ILAC’s Level 12 is presented. (2 Years): International students must demonstrate Level 8 English with Tamwood Careers’ online test and interview. The online test and interview are exempt if CEFR B1, Academic IELTS 4, TOEFL 42, Duolingo 65, TOEIC 550, CELPIP 4, Tamwood Language Centre’s Tamwood Level 8 or ILAC’s Level 8 is presented.

Education: High School/Secondary School Diploma or higher education.

Language Skills: (1 year / 7 Months):

Applicants may demonstrate proof of English language proficiency in one of the following ways:

1. Submit evidence of completion of 3 years of full-time secondary (Grades 8-12) education, including English 10 with a grade of ‘C+’ or higher from a country* where English is one of the principal languages

2. Submit evidence of completion of 2 years of full-time post-secondary education completed in English in a country* where English is one of the principal languages

3. Submit evidence of graduation from a language program with an established pathway/articulation agreement allowing direct entry (no further testing required) to a diploma or degree program at a public institution in Canada.

4. Submit valid, official evidence of achievement on a recognized standardized language test/assessment as approved by PTIRU. The test must be taken within two years.

• IELTS Academic: 5.5 Overall 
• TOEFL iBT: 46 Overall 
• CELPIP: L(6), S(6), R(5), W(5) 
• CAEL: 40 Overall 
• Duolingo: 95 Overall  
• Cambridge B2 First (FCE) or C1 Advanced (CAE) Exams: 160 Overall or C (or other Cambridge Qualifications at a higher level)
• Cambridge Linguaskill: B2 Overall 
• Language Cert Academic: B2 Overall
• MET: B2 Overall 
• ITEP Academic: 3.5 Overall 
• EIKEN: Pre-1 Minimum 
• PTE Academic: 45.5 Overall
• ILAC Pathway 2.2 Certificate  

Diploma program students complete a co-op education work placement that starts on completion of the study term. Co-op positions are typically entry level to get you working from the ground up.  You will receive assistance and tools to help you find work and start earning income fast! Our work placement coordinators work with you to connect you with employers and great jobs and they stay connected and support you through your entire program.

Your work experience during the co-op term may include entry-level positions such as:

• Hotel Front Desk – NOC 6511
• Tour Guide – NOC 6531
• Food and Beverage Server – NOC 6513

The Capstone Project is an academic project in which students select a topic that relates to both their studies and their field of work. This is submitted in the form of a final written report or presentation. In selecting and working on their project, students will practice critical thinking, solving challenging problems, and developing skills such as oral communication, research skills, planning, self-sufficiency, and goal setting—valuable skills that are sought after by employers!