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Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care in Inclusive Education

Northern Lights College

Tumbler Ridge, Canada
2 years
English
On campus
Diploma

About the program

Two-year diploma preparing educators to work with children of diverse abilities in early learning settings.

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 knowledge and methods in Early Childhood Education and Care (Inclusive Education). Analyze relevant problems
Communicate evidence-based solutions
And use appropriate professional or academic practices.

Career outcomes

Educator
Supervisor
Manager
Director or administrator in early care and learning programs
Child development counsellor or consultant
Family resource centre coordinator
Licensing officer
Instructor

Curriculum

62 Credits over four semesters: essential skills
Human development
Health and nutrition
Guiding and caring
Curriculum
Family partnerships
Administration and leadership
And curriculum for diverse abilities. Four practicums (650 hours) in licensed programmes
Including a diverse-abilities practicum

Entry requirements

Academic

Secondary school completion with the English (and for some programmes Math or science) prerequisites on each programme page
International applicants show English proficiency by test. Practical Nursing and Aircraft Maintenance have their own course prerequisites.

Accepted academic background

Secondary school completion (or equivalent) with the English and Math prerequisites on each programme page, International applicants from non-Standard-Written-English countries show English proficiency by test.

Language tests

IELTS 6.0 (no band below 5.5)
TOEFL iBT 78
PTE Academic 57
Duolingo 110

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Proof of Identity or Passport
English Proficiency Evidence Where Applicable.

How to apply

Check the entry requirements on the programme page and the deadline through the official website. Apply online through EducationPlannerBC through the official website and pay the application fee
Or email the form to [email protected] through the official website. Upload the required documents. Review takes 3-10 business days. Receive the offer and pay the deposit through Convera or PayMyTuition to keep your place. Complete post-admission requirements before the first day
Then register for courses.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$15,159 CAD
Application fee	$100 CAD
Deposit	$5,000 CAD

Program details

Campus	Tumbler Ridge
Faculty or school	Health and Human Services
Department	Early Childhood Education and Care
Teaching language	English
Credit value	62
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	3 years
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
May 2027
Apply by
31 Jan 2027
78 days left
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
31 May 2027
198 days left
Program starts
January 2028
Apply by
30 Sept 2027
320 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.