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Diploma of Inclusive Education Assistant

University of the Fraser Valley

  • Mission, Canada
  • 1 year
  • English
  • On campus
  • Diploma

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University of the Fraser Valley campus

About the program

A one-year certificate preparing students to support children with diverse needs in schools.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (3): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: yes

What you will learn

  • Apply core principles of Inclusive Education Assistant
  • Solve subject-relevant problems
  • and communicate results effectively. Suggested learning areas: Thirty credits over two semesters
  • Needing a 2.00 programme GPA
  • A criminal record check.

Career outcomes

  • Inclusive education assistant in K-12 schools
  • Classroom and learning support rooms
  • Work and life-skills settings
  • Further study (teacher education
  • Community support
  • Social services)

Curriculum

  • Thirty credits over two semesters
  • Full or part time. Includes a required practicum of at least 200 hours over 13-15 weeks (EDAS 131A/B) with seminars
  • Needing a 2.00 programme GPA
  • A criminal record check and first aid certificate are required. Aligned with BC Teacher's Council standards
  • Credits can count toward UFV degrees.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Grade 12 or equivalent international secondary qualification (or 9+ transferable post-secondary credits with 2.00 GPA)
  • Programme-specific entrance courses and grades per the UFV academic calendar
  • Degree/diploma-level English proficiency (IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 88
  • PTE 61
  • Duolingo 110).

Accepted academic background

Secondary school (Grade 12) graduation or an equivalent international qualification (list at ufv. Ca international qualifications).

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • English Language Test Results
  • Portfolio.

How to apply

  1. Check the entry requirements and the application window for your intake ( Apply online through EducationPlannerBC (apply. Educationplannerbc. Ca) and pay the 150 CAD application fee. Submit official English proof (TOEFL code 9736
  2. IELTS or other accepted test) and high school and any post-secondary transcripts. Provide a portfolio
  3. Letter of intent
  4. Interview or forms if your programme asks. Receive the offer letter and pay the tuition deposit by the intake deadline. Apply for the study permit. Allow several weeks.

Other costs

Tuition per year$15,316 CAD
Application fee$150 CAD
Deposit$38,764 CAD

Program details

CampusMission
Faculty or schoolSchool of Education
DepartmentEducation Assistant
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value30
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay3
Scholarship noteInstitutional scholarships or awards may be available to eligible applicants. Confirm program-specific eligibility, Funding and application deadlines.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    1 Jun 2027

    199 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 1 year.