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Diploma of Early Learning and Child Care

Northwestern Polytechnic

Grande Prairie, Canada
1, 2 years
English
On campus
Diploma

About the program

Two-year diploma preparing Level Three child care educators, In person in Grande Prairie.

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 Learning and Child Care to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in Two-year. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Career outcomes

Level Three educator in child care centres
Family day homes
Nursery schools
Kindergartens
Inclusive child care programs
Out-of-school programs

Curriculum

Two-year
60-credit diploma on child development and early childhood programme practice. Sample courses include Environments for Young Children
Administering Early Childhood Education Programs and School Age Care and Development. Work-integrated learning is included. Graduates qualify as Level Three Educators in Alberta.

Entry requirements

Academic

English 30-1 or 30-2
A 3-credit post-secondary English course
Or HS 1130 (or equivalents)
No overall minimum published
Course minimums as listed on programme pages.

Accepted academic background

Alberta high school diploma or equivalent, Business Administration: English 30-1/30-2 (50%) and Math 20-1/20-2 (60%) or 30-1/30-2 (50%), Computer Systems Technology: 50% in Mathematics 30-1 and English 30-1, Early Learning & Child Care: English 30-1/30-2, 3-credit post-secondary English course or HS 1130, Other diplomas per programme page.

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 84
Duolingo 115
PTE Academic 60

Documents you’ll need

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

How to apply

Check the programme page and requirements. Apply 4-6 months before the start. Apply online and pay the 150 CAD non-refundable application fee. Send the documents NWP requests within 3 business days. Receive an offer by email in 3-5 business days. Pay the tuition deposit by the stated deadline (about 3 weeks). Receive the Letter of Admission and PAL
Then apply for a Canadian study permit. Arrange basic health coverage (AHCIP or private).

Other costs

Tuition per year	$22,700 CAD
Application fee	$150 CAD
Deposit	$46,148 CAD

Program details

Campus	Grande Prairie
Faculty or school	School of Business & Education
Department	Education
Teaching language	English
Credit value	36,60
Study pace	Standard,Fixed
Post-study stay	0 year
Scholarship note	Scholarship 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
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 1, 2 years.