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Bachelor of Early Childhood Care and Education
- Squamish, Canada
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
Nine-month certificate giving the skills to work with young children and their families.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: no
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Apply core principles of Early Childhood Care and Education
- solve subject-relevant problems
- and communicate results effectively. Suggested learning areas: Nine-month certificate covering observing
- reflecting practicums
- professional practice.
Career outcomes
- Early childhood educator working with young children and their families
Curriculum
- Nine-month certificate covering observing and reflecting practicums
- professional practice
- child health and safety
- planning with young children
- child-centred partnerships
- family dynamics
- child development
- psychology
- communication and college composition
- with a supervised practicum. Emergency child care first aid with CPR B is required.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Secondary school graduation (BC Grade 12 or international equivalent) with a 2.0 (60%) average on English 12 and two academic Grade 12 courses
- Some programs add a portfolio
- Audition
- Interview or course prerequisites. Source: capilanou.ca admission requirements
- Additional academic criteria: Grade 12 average of 2.0 (60%) on English 12 and two academic Grade 12 courses (general CapU minimum
- Programmes may set higher).
Accepted academic background
Secondary school graduation (BC Grade 12 or international equivalent, see CapU equivalencies list), English 12 or equivalent with 2.0 (60%) plus two academic Grade 12 courses, some programmes add portfolio, audition, interview or course prerequisites
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 83
- PTE Academic 61
- Duolingo 120
Documents you’ll need
- Completed Application
- Official Academic Transcripts
- Passport or Identity Document
- Secondary School Completion Evidence
- Proof of Funds for Study Permit
How to apply
- Review the Early Childhood Care and Education admission requirements and the current intake deadline. Complete the application through the institution's international admissions service. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of previous qualifications. Provide English language test results if required. Submit the supporting documents requested by admissions. Confirm the applicable application fee before submitting the application. Review any admission offer and complete the required acceptance steps. Prepare the appropriate student immigration application if necessary.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $28,035 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $135 CAD |
| Deposit | $2,000 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Squamish |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Education, Health & Human Development |
| Department | School of Education & Childhood Studies |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 |
| Scholarship note | Potential Capilano University scholarship or funding opportunities may be relevant to Early Childhood Care and Education. Confirm the award, international eligibility, funding level, and application dates with the institution. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
3 Aug 2027
262 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 3 Aug 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $28,035 CAD per year. The application fee is $135 CAD. The deposit is $2,000 CAD. The estimated living cost is $23,448 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 83, PTE Academic 61, Duolingo 120.