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Bachelor of Early Childhood Leadership
- London, Canada
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
Four-year honours degree preparing leaders for early childhood settings and family support programmes.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Apply core concepts and methods from Early Childhood Leadership to analyse relevant problems
- Communicate findings
- And develop subject-specific professional skills.
Career outcomes
- Program leader
- Supervisor or director in early childhood settings
- Family support programs
- Early intervention services
- Curriculum and pedagogy leadership
Curriculum
- Four-year honours degree (120 weeks): child development
- Pedagogy
- Human relationships
- Curriculum development and leadership skills
- With applied learning
- Case studies
- Research and field placements in early childhood settings.
Entry requirements
Academic
- OSSD or equivalent (or mature applicant) with Grade 12 English (U) at 65% or higher
- Grade 12 maths (U or C) at 65% (some programmes Grade 12 science) and further Grade 12 U or M credits. Equivalencies by country are on each programme page. English: IELTS Academic 6.5 (no band below 6.0)
- TOEFL iBT 88 (5 on the 2026 scale)
- PTE Academic 59
- Duolingo 120.
Accepted academic background
OSSD or equivalent (or mature applicant) with Grade 12 English (U) minimum final grade 65%, Grade 12 maths (U or C) 65% (some programmes Grade 12 science instead), Plus four more Grade 12 U/M credits.
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0)
- TOEFL iBT 88 (2026 scale: 5
- PTE Academic no band below 4.5)
- Cambridge PTE Academic 59
- Duolingo Cambridge 176
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- English Language Test Results.
How to apply
- Check the programme page for requirements
- English scores and the open intake. Apply online through Fanshawe's Virtual Admission System and pay the CAD 100 application fee through Flywire. Upload high school transcripts showing the Grade 12 prerequisites and any post-secondary transcripts. The International Centre issues the Letter of Admission. Pay the tuition deposit (CAD 2
- 300
- One semester or one year
- By citizenship). Request the Provincial Attestation Letter in VAS
- Then apply for the study permit with the Letter of Admission and proof of funds. Submit the International Student Form and join arrival orientation.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $19,416 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 CAD |
| Deposit | $1,000 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | London Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Community Studies |
| Department | Department of Early Childhood Leadership |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 years |
| Scholarship note | University scholarship eligibility, Funding and application conditions require confirmation. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
15 Jun 2027
213 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 15 Jun 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $19,416 CAD per year. The application fee is $100 CAD. The deposit is $1,000 CAD. The estimated living cost is $24,000 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0), TOEFL iBT 88 (2026 scale: 5, PTE Academic no band below 4.5), Cambridge PTE Academic 59, Duolingo Cambridge 176.