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About the program
Two-year diploma preparing education assistants to support students with diverse learning needs.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Demonstrate applied knowledge and practical skills in Educational Support. Apply concepts related to two academic years in guided assignments and practical contexts. Communicate work appropriately and complete subject-relevant projects or assessments.
Career outcomes
- Educational support worker
- Education assistant (kindergarten
- Elementary
- Secondary)
- Before and after school care
- Recreation and community centres
- Further study to become a teacher
Curriculum
- Two academic years
- Blended delivery. Core: orientation to educational support
- Introduction to exceptionalities
- Positive guidance
- Inclusive classrooms
- Behaviour interventions
- Supporting students with autism
- Adaptive and assistive technologies
- Growth and development
- Transition planning
- And field placements I-III.
Entry requirements
Academic
- OSSD or equivalent
- Or age 19+ with mature student status
- Grade 12 English (C/U) and
- For many programmes
- Grade 11 or 12 Mathematics
- Minimum 60% average of the required subjects
- Programme cutoffs apply
Accepted academic background
OSSD or equivalent, or 19+ with mature student status; programme prerequisites vary
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 80
- PTE Academic 53
- Duolingo 110
Documents you’ll need
- Passport Identification Page
- Official Academic Transcripts
- Secondary School Completion Evidence
- Proof of Available Funds
- English Proficiency Evidence if Required
How to apply
- Review the program entry requirements and intake dates. Prepare academic transcripts and identification documents. Check required language scores and program prerequisites. Submit the international student application. Pay the applicable fee and await the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $19,098 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 CAD |
| Deposit | $2,500 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Kitchener - Doon |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Community Services |
| Department | Department of Educational Support |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 60 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 |
| Scholarship note | Potential institutional or external awards may be available to eligible international students at Conestoga College. Confirm current eligibility, funding amount and deadlines with the institution. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
15 Jun 2027
213 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 15 Jun 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $19,098 CAD per year. The application fee is $100 CAD. The deposit is $2,500 CAD. The estimated living cost is $20,950 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 80, PTE Academic 53, Duolingo 110.