Admission and Fee Information

English requirement: Many diploma programs accept IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 79, Duolingo 115, PTE Academic 56, CAEL 60, CELPIP/CLB 8, Cornerstone ESL Level 6 or another accepted equivalent. Exact requirements vary by program.

ESL individual course

CAD $1,750 tuition

ESL full program

CAD $21,000 tuition

French program

CAD $1,500 tuition

AI certificates

CAD $999 each

Available Program Options

Technology + Co-op

Web Development

Options Foundation and co-op diploma formats Focus HTML, CSS, JavaScript, responsive websites, frameworks and application development Format Academic study followed by co-op work experience PGWP Not eligible

Technology + Co-op

Data Science

Duration Approximately 18 months for the 9+9 option Focus Python, SQL, data analysis, visualization and projects Co-op Included in the eligible program format PGWP Not eligible

Technology + Co-op

Cybersecurity

Focus Security fundamentals, systems, networks, risk and cyber-threat protection Format Career diploma with co-op option PGWP Not eligible

Technology + Co-op

Network and Systems Solutions

Focus Computer networks, systems administration, technical support and infrastructure Format Career diploma with co-op PGWP Not eligible

Design + Co-op

UI/UX Design

Options 6+6 and 12+12 academic/co-op formats Focus User research, interface design, prototyping, usability and portfolio development PGWP Not eligible

Marketing + Co-op

Digital Marketing

Format Academic study plus co-op option Focus SEO, paid advertising, social media, content and marketing analytics PGWP Not eligible

Advanced Marketing

Strategic Digital Marketing

Duration Approximately 12 months Focus Digital strategy, analytics, campaigns and advanced marketing practice PGWP Not eligible

Business + Co-op

International Business Management

Format Six months academic plus six months co-op Focus Accounting, strategy, marketing, communication, entrepreneurship and project management Pathways Selected transfer options are available PGWP Not eligible

Hospitality + Co-op

Hospitality Management

Options One-year and two-year co-op diploma formats Focus Hospitality operations, service, leadership and management Pathways Selected transfer pathways may be available PGWP Not eligible

Language Studies

English, French and Test Preparation

Programs ESL, FSL, IELTS, TOEFL iBT, CAEL and CELPIP preparation Tuition Published options range from CAD $950 to $21,000 PGWP Not eligible

Professional Certificate

Artificial Intelligence Certificates

Tuition CAD $999 per certificate Subjects AI tools, business intelligence, marketing analytics, ERP integration, Excel data modelling and finance systems PGWP Not eligible

Important: Cornerstone is a designated learning institution, but its programs are not eligible for a post-graduation work permit. Transfer pathways do not make the original Cornerstone credential PGWP eligible. Eligibility depends on the institution and program ultimately completed. Tuition, intakes and program formats may change and should be confirmed before enrolment.