Information
Where the program is offered
The Coady's educational programs are offered at the Institute's facilities on the historic campus of St. Francis Xavier University. The campus is nestled in the heart of Eastern Canada's scenic coastal town of Antigonish, Nova Scotia. With a population of 5,000, Antigonish boasts a diverse heritage, rich in Scottish, Irish, Aboriginal, French and African-Canadian ancestry.
Resources
The Coady Institute offers its participants access to:
- A library specializing in adult education and community-based development literature
- Comfortable residences
- All university facilities, including computer labs, athletic facilities, campus library and dining hall
- Many on-campus activities including guest lecture series, socials, intramurals, theatre and music
Teaching Team
Coady staff members are professional development practitioners and educators with extensive field experience in Asia, Africa, North America and Latin America. The teaching staff are skilled facilitators who use participatory adult education methods to draw out the insights and experiences of learners, while at the same time introducing new ideas and approaches to societal change.
Scholarships
The Coady International Institute offers eligible participants full, or partial tuition scholarships, and occasionally supports some costs of accommodation and meals. Funding is limited however, so applicants are encouraged to apply early. Scholarship funding is available thanks to the generous financial support of the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA), as well as a number of individual, foundation and institutional donors. Special efforts are made to enable women and applicants from disadvantaged groups, particularly aboriginal and disabled peoples, to attend.
In addition, we have specific scholarships available through the MasterCard Foundations Scholars’ Program for certificates in Community-Based Microfinance, and Livelihoods and Markets, both on campus and online.
Admission Requirements
- A good working knowledge of English
- Mid to senior level position in a community-based organization, people's organization, government department, intermediary organization, NGO or equivalent
- At least two years of experience in community-based development
- A university degree (preferred)
- Minimum secondary school certificate
Fees
| Program | Tuition |
Accomodation |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diploma | 10,000 | 5,000 | 15,000 |
| One-week certificate | 1,150 | 350 | 1,500 |
| Two-week certificate | 1,800 | 700 | 2,500 |
| Three-week certificate | 2,350 | 1,150 | 3,500 |
| Online certificate | 1,600 | n/a | 1,600 |
Program costs are quoted in Canadian dollars and are subject to change.