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Diploma of Early Childhood Education

Georgian College

  • Owen Sound, Canada
  • 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Diploma

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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 (3 years): yes
  • 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

  • Secondary school transcripts with proof of graduation
  • Subjects taken and grades received
  • Grade 12 English and Math credits
  • Programme-specific prerequisites are listed on each programme page
  • English proficiency proof required unless exempt (https://www.georgiancollege.ca/international/admissions/). IB diploma courses can meet Grade 12 requirements.

Accepted academic background

Secondary school graduation with Grade 12 English and Math credits (programme-specific requirements), IB diploma courses accepted.

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.0
  • TOEFL iBT 79
  • TOEFL PBT 550
  • TOEIC 800
  • Duolingo 110
  • PTE Academic 58
  • Cambridge 170

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • English Language Test Results (If Applicable).

How to apply

  1. Review the current entry requirements and availability for Diploma of Early Childhood Education at Georgian College. Submit the online international admissions application for an eligible Georgian College intake. Upload the requested qualifications and English proficiency evidence and check additional program entry conditions. Pay the application fee according to the current institutional payment instructions. If admitted
  2. Follow the enrollment instructions and arrange a student visa or study permit if applicable.

Other costs

Tuition per year$29,415 CAD
Application fee$100 CAD
Deposit$1,000 CAD

Program details

CampusOwen Sound
Faculty or schoolSchool of Human Services
DepartmentDepartment of Early Childhood Education
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value60
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay3 years
Scholarship noteScholarship options may depend on nationality, Merit and current funding. Check the published award criteria.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Applications closed

    9 Mar 2026

    Closed
  • Program starts

    May 2027

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    1 Jan 2027

    48 days left
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    January 2028

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    9 Mar 2027

    115 days left
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    September 2027

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    5 Apr 2027

    142 days left
  • Program starts

    May 2028

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    1 Feb 2028

    444 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.