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Diploma
Diploma of Educational Support in Fast Track
- Kitchener, Canada
- 1 year
- English
- Hybrid
- Diploma
About the program
One-year fast-track diploma preparing educational support staff.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Demonstrate knowledge of Educational Support in Fast Track. Apply concepts and skills introduced in the curriculum
- including One-year programme where students develop educational interventions and techniques to work as members of an ed. Communicate findings and complete discipline-appropriate tasks.
Career outcomes
- Employment in elementary
- Secondary and sometimes post-secondary education
- Government-approved care
- Treatment and custodial programs
- Respite care
- Home school support
Curriculum
- One-year programme where students develop educational interventions and techniques to work as members of an educational team supporting learners with exceptionalities
- with in-class projects and work-integrated learning. Graduates can move into the Bachelor of Early Learning Program Development (Honours) with advanced standing.
Entry requirements
Academic
- OSSD or equivalent
- Or age 19+ with mature student status
- Grade 12 English (C/U) and
- For many programmes
- Grade 11 or 12 Mathematics
- Minimum 60% average of the required subjects
- Programme cutoffs apply
Accepted academic background
OSSD or equivalent, or 19+ with mature student status; programme prerequisites vary
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 80
- PTE Academic 53
- Duolingo 110
Documents you’ll need
- Passport Identification Page
- Official Academic Transcripts
- Secondary School Completion Evidence
- Proof of Available Funds
- English Proficiency Evidence if Required
How to apply
- Review the program entry requirements and intake dates. Prepare academic transcripts and identification documents. Check required language scores and program prerequisites. Submit the international student application. Pay the applicable fee and await the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $19,813 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 CAD |
| Deposit | $2,500 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Kitchener - Doon |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Community Services |
| Department | Department of Educational Support |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 30 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 |
| Scholarship note | Potential institutional or external awards may be available to eligible international students at Conestoga College. Confirm current eligibility, funding amount and deadlines with the institution. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
May 2027
Apply by
15 Feb 2027
92 days leftProgram starts
May 2028
Apply by
15 Feb 2028
457 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
The next deadline is 15 Feb 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $19,813 CAD per year. The application fee is $100 CAD. The deposit is $2,500 CAD. The estimated living cost is $20,950 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 80, PTE Academic 53, Duolingo 110.
