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Diploma of Early Childhood Education

St. Clair College of Applied Arts and Technology

Chatham, 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: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights: no
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

OSSD with the majority of courses at the College (C)
University (U)
University/College (M) or Open (O) level plus: Grade 12 English - ENG4U
ENG4C
EAE4C or EAE4U
OSSD (or equivalent) with 50% or better

Accepted academic background

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with 50% or better, or equivalent; program-specific subjects on each programme page (Pharmacy Technician and Practical Nursing are special diplomas with higher English scores); transcripts in original language with English translation

Language tests

IELTS 6.0
TOEFL iBT 60
PTE Academic 52
Duolingo 110
Cambridge 169
IELTS Academic 6

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Secondary Qualification Certificate
Passport Copy
Language Proficiency Results (where applicable)

How to apply

Review the chosen program's academic and language requirements. Prepare academic transcripts
qualification documents and any course-specific supporting materials. Submit the admission application and pay the application fee if required. Follow the institution's instructions for accepting an offer and meeting any enrollment conditions.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$16,738, $15,666 CAD
Application fee	$125 CAD
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Chatham Campus
Faculty or school	School of Community Studies
Department	_
Teaching language	English
Credit value	88
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	_
Scholarship note	Individual college and donor-funded scholarships may support eligible enrolled students; award criteria and international eligibility vary.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.