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Diploma of Early Childhood Education

Cambrian College

Sudbury, Canada
2 years
English
On campus
Diploma

About the program

Two-year diploma preparing students to work with young children, Families and communities.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: no
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (3): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Demonstrate concepts and methods in Early Childhood Education to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in Four semesters of child development
Observation and documentation. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Career outcomes

Early Childhood Educator
Special Needs Educator
Infant Toddler Educator (certification routes)

Curriculum

Four semesters of child development
Observation and documentation
Guiding and caring
Health and nutrition
Infant-toddler care
Working with families
Inclusive practice and administration
Each paired with a practicum (Practicum I to IV). A pass in all practicums and 70% in each course are required.

Entry requirements

Academic

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (30 credits) or equivalent
Or mature student status
Usually with Grade 12 English (C) or (U) plus programme prerequisites such as Grade 12 mathematics
Advanced diplomas follow the same entry rules. International applicants show English proficiency (IELTS 6.0
PTE Academic 58
Duolingo 105)
Additional academic criteria: OSSD or equivalent
Grade 12 English (C) or (U)
Mature student accepted.

Accepted academic background

OSSD (30 credits) or equivalent, or mature student status, usually with Grade 12 English (C) or (U), programme prerequisites on each page (for example Practical Nursing has extra benchmarks)

Language tests

IELTS 6.0
TOEFL iBT Not published
PTE Academic 58
Duolingo 105

Documents you’ll need

Completed Application
Official Academic Transcripts
Passport or Identity Document
Secondary School Completion Evidence
Proof of Funds for Study Permit

How to apply

Review the Early Childhood Education admission requirements and the current intake deadline. Complete the application through the institution's international admissions service. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of previous qualifications. Provide English language test results if required. Submit the supporting documents requested by admissions. Confirm the applicable application fee before submitting the application. Review any admission offer and complete the required acceptance steps. Prepare the appropriate student immigration application if necessary.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$16,469 CAD
Application fee	$100 CAD
Deposit	$2,000 CAD

Program details

Campus	Sudbury (Barry Downe Road campus)
Faculty or school	School of Community Services
Department	School of Community Services
Teaching language	English
Credit value	86
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	3
Scholarship note	Potential Cambrian College scholarship or funding opportunities may be relevant to Early Childhood Education. Confirm the award, international eligibility, funding level, and application dates with the institution.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
May 2027
Apply by
1 Jan 2027
48 days left
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
1 Jan 2027
48 days left
Program starts
May 2028
Apply by
1 Jan 2027
48 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.