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Diploma
Diploma of Early Childhood Education
- Stratford, Canada
- 2 years
- English
- Hybrid
- Diploma
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): 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
- 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 | $18,826 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 CAD |
| Deposit | $2,500 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Stratford |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Community Services |
| Department | Department of Early Childhood Education |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 60 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 |
| 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
94 days leftProgram starts
September 2027
Apply by
15 Jun 2027
214 days leftProgram starts
January 2028
Apply by
15 Nov 2027
367 days leftProgram starts
May 2028
Apply by
15 Feb 2028
459 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 15 Feb 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $18,826 CAD per year. The application fee is $100 CAD. The deposit is $2,500 CAD. The estimated living cost is $20,000 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 80, PTE Academic 53, Duolingo 110.
