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Diploma of Educational Support
St. Clair College of Applied Arts and Technology
- Windsor, Canada
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
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: no
- 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 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 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $125 CAD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Main Windsor Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Community Studies |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 80 |
| 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
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
Tuition is $16,738 CAD per year. The application fee is $125 CAD. The estimated living cost is $23,448 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 60, PTE Academic 52, Duolingo 110, Cambridge 169, IELTS Academic 6.