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Police Foundations

Sheridan College · Davis Campus
Brampton, Ontario, Canada ★ 4.9
✓ PGWP eligible
Level
2-Year UG Diploma
Duration
2 Year
Open intakes
Off-shoreSep 2026, Jan 2027
Field
Law Enforcement and Homeland Security
Institution
Public College
Offer speed
Fast Offer Speed5–7 days
Next deadline
2026-09-01

Program overview

The Police Foundations program at Sheridan College provides students with the knowledge and skills needed for a career in law enforcement. The curriculum covers key areas such as criminal law, policing practices, criminology, and community policing. Students learn about the Canadian legal system, ethics in policing, and techniques for effective communication and conflict resolution. The program also includes physical fitness training, preparing students for the physical demands of a policing career. Through practical placements and simulations, students gain hands-on experience in policing scenarios. Graduates are well-prepared to pursue careers in municipal, provincial, or federal law enforcement agencies, as well as in private security or correctional services.

What it costs per year · indicative

Tuition feeC$17,926₹10,93,486
Application feeC$100
Total / yearC$17,926₹10,93,486/yr

Living cost is an estimate; tuition is the institute's published international fee. We confirm exact, current figures before you pay anything.

Do you qualify?

Minimum education
Class 12th
Minimum marks
50%
Students usually have
55%+
Maths in 12th
Not required

These are the published minimums. Whether your profile fits — with your marks, gap and budget — is exactly what a free counsellor check confirms.

Admission requirements

To be eligible for this program, you must meet the following academic standards. These requirements ensure you have the necessary foundation to succeed in your studies.

  • High School Graduate: You must have completed Grade 12 with an overall score of 50% or higher.
  • Grade 12 Mathematics with 50% or Grade 10 Mathematics with 60% required.

English requirements

IELTS
6 overall
R 6L 6W 6S 6
PTE
58 overall
R 49L 49W 49S 49
TOEFL
80 iBT
R 20L 20W 20S 20
Duolingo
105 overall
R 80L 80W 80S 80

Documents you'll need typical · we confirm yours

  • Valid passport (6+ months validity)
  • Class 10 & 12 marksheets and certificates
  • English test scorecard (IELTS / PTE / TOEFL) or MOI certificate
  • Statement of Purpose (SOP)
  • Financial proof — bank statement / loan sanction + GIC
  • Passport-size photographs
  • Study-gap affidavit or work-experience letter (if applicable)

Getting documents right is the #1 reason applications succeed or get refused — our team checks every file before submission.

Career opportunities

It is important to note that graduating from this program does not automatically make you a police officer; it provides the educational baseline required to apply for recruitment processes.

  • Police Constable: Working for municipal, provincial (OPP/SQ), or federal (RCMP) police services. (Requires passing a competitive recruitment process).

  • Special Constable: Performing specific law enforcement duties, such as transit security (e.g., TTC/GO Transit) or community housing security, with limited police powers.

  • Border Services Officer (CBSA): Working at airports and land crossings to enforce customs and immigration laws.

  • Correctional Officer: Supervising offenders in jails, detention centers, and correctional facilities.

  • By-Law Enforcement Officer: Enforcing municipal rules regarding property standards, noise, parking, and animal control.

  • Military Police: Enforcing laws and regulations within the Canadian Armed Forces (requires enlisting).

About Sheridan College

Type
College
Ownership
Public
Rating
★ 4.9
Reference No.
O19385946782

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