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Diploma of Early Childhood Education

Okanagan College

  • Vernon, Canada
  • 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Diploma

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Okanagan College campus

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 (0 year): 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

  • B.C. Graduation or equivalent
  • English 12 at 60% or alternatives
  • Valid first aid certificate
  • Criminal record check and ECE questionnaire
  • English 12 or alternatives (percentage varies by programme)
  • Maths 11 min 50% for technology programmes
  • Practical Nursing needs English 12 at 65% plus Biology 12 and IELTS 7.0.

Accepted academic background

B.C. Secondary school graduation (or equivalent) with English 12 or alternatives and programme-specific maths, Mature applicants 19+ out of school one year.

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.0
  • TOEFL iBT 79
  • PTE Academic 56
  • Duolingo 105

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Previous Qualification Certificate
  • Passport Copy
  • Language Proficiency Test Results (if required).

How to apply

  1. Check the entry requirements and that the programme is open to international students. Apply online via EducationPlannerBC and pay the 100 CAD application fee. Upload transcripts
  2. English test results if required
  3. Post-secondary credentials and a passport copy. Receive the Conditional Offer of Acceptance and accept it in myOkanagan. Pay the admission deposit stated in the offer. Get the Letter of Acceptance and apply for the study permit. Attend International Student Orientation and complete the Pre-Arrival Guide.

Other costs

Tuition per year$22,034 CAD
Application fee$100 CAD
Deposit$45,482 CAD

Program details

CampusVernon
Faculty or schoolHealth and Social Development
DepartmentEarly Childhood Education
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value60
Study paceFull-time,Fixed
Post-study stay0 year
Scholarship noteScholarship or bursary availability is indicated for this institution. Award eligibility, Funding amounts and deadlines must be confirmed for the specific program and applicant.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    August 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.