📖Introduction

Thompson Rivers University (TRU), located in Kamloops, British Columbia, is a dynamic and inclusive institution offering a wide range of programs in areas such as arts, sciences, business, education, nursing, and trades. TRU is committed to providing an exceptional

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📚About the Program

Explore a career in adventure-related fields. This entry-level, eight-month program combines classroom instruction with courses in wilderness travel, canoeing, rock climbing, mountaineering, whitewater kayaking and more. Your certificate credits count towards completion of an Adventure Guide Diploma or degree concentration. Show less
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📖Program Curriculum

Courses (Preview)
Outdoor Leadership: Courses that focus on developing leadership skills, risk management, group dynamics, and decision-making in outdoor settings.
Wilderness Skills: Courses that teach essential outdoor skills, such as navigation, camping, survival techniques, first aid, and outdoor cooking.
Adventure Activities: Courses that cover a range of adventure activities, such as hiking, rock climbing, kayaking, rafting, skiing, and mountaineering.
Environmental Education: Courses that emphasize the importance of environmental stewardship, ecological awareness, and sustainability practices in adventure tourism.
Risk Management: Courses that address safety protocols, emergency response planning, and risk assessment in adventure settings.
Interpretation and Guiding: Courses that focus on communication skills, storytelling, cultural interpretation, and guiding techniques to enhance the visitor experience.
Business and Marketing: Courses that provide an understanding of business principles, marketing strategies, customer service, and entrepreneurship in the adventure tourism industry.
Practical Field Experience: Many Adventure Guide Diploma programs include practical field experience or internships, allowing students to apply their skills in real-world settings and gain hands-on experience.

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🏫About Thompson Rivers University

Thompson Rivers University (TRU), located in Kamloops, British Columbia, is a comprehensive institution that offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs. With a commitment to providing accessible and applied education, TRU focuses on experiential learning, research, and innovation. The university's vibrant campus provides students with opportunities to engage in hands-on learning, collaborate with industry partners, and develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills. TRU is known for its supportive learning environment, diverse community, and dedication to student success.

🏠 Accommodation

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:

  • Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
  • Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it
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💰 Fees

Application Fee:

538 RMB

Tuition fee:

2,264 CAD per year

9,054 CAD in total

Entry Requirements

You are not eligible to apply to this program because:

The minimum age is 18.

English fluency is required.
You need to be either:
- A native English speaker
- Studied in English at high school or a degree
- Have passed IELTS level 6.5 or TOEFL 95 or above.

Minimum education level: Bachelor's.

The program is competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average A, 70%, or a high GPA.

All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.

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📬 Admissions Process

3 Steps to Apply to a University

Application step 1

Application step 2

Application step 3

Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.

Required Documents:

  • Passport
  • Graduation certificate
  • Passport size photo

Preparing documents:

You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here

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Application process:

Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.

The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.

Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification

After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.

The university may contact you directly for further questions.

We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.

After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.

Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.

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Here is some more information about the enrollment process after you have been accepted.

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