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Diploma of Early Childhood Education Accelerated

Toronto, Canada
1.33 years
English
On campus
Diploma

About the program

Full-time diploma programme in Early Childhood Education (Accelerated) at George Brown Polytechnic, George Brown Polytechnic at Toronto Metropolitan University Campus.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (33 years): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Demonstrate applied knowledge and practical skills in Early Childhood Education Accelerated. Apply concepts related to courses include professional development workshop 1 in guided assignments and practical contexts. Communicate work appropriately and complete subject-relevant projects or assessments.

Career outcomes

child care and early year programs
Full-day and integrated kindergarten
Family resource programs
Special education settings
Therapeutic nursery programs
In-home care
Child care worker
Daycare centre worker
Early childhood educator
Child caregiver
Nursery school educator

Curriculum

16 months full-time diploma programme (duration on the page: 16 months continuous with Summer classes (4 consecutive semesters)). Courses include Professional Development Workshop 1
Health
Safety and Nutrition
Applied Curriculum
Observation
Planning and Evaluation
Introduction to Sociology
Field Practice III
Working with Families and Integrated Seminar IV. The programme includes a work-integrated learning
Co-op
Placement or internship component.

Entry requirements

Academic

Senior secondary school graduation or equivalent (Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent on programme pages)
Grade 12 English (C or U) and
For most programmes
Grade 11 or 12 Math
Some programmes add subject prerequisites
An audition
Interview or portfolio. English proficiency: IELTS 6.0 (no band below 5.5)
Duolingo 110
PTE Academic 54 or equivalent
Unless exempt.
No minimum grade published
Programme-specific prerequisite courses (selection-based programmes need portfolio
Audition or interview).

Accepted academic background

Senior secondary school graduation or equivalent (requirements vary by country and credential on the admissions page), Programme prerequisites such as Grade 12 English (C/U) and Grade 11 or 12 Math.

Language tests

IELTS 6.0 (min 5.5 each band)
Duolingo 110 (min production 90)
PTE Academic 54 (min 50 each band)
Cambridge 169 (no skill below 162)

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
English Language Test Results (If Applicable)
Portfolio (If Applicable)
Audition Materials (If Applicable).

How to apply

Review the current entry requirements and availability for Diploma of Early Childhood Education (Accelerated) at George Brown Polytechnic. Apply through the George Brown international applicant system for an available program intake. Submit academic transcripts and English proficiency results together with any program-specific supporting material. Pay the application fee according to the current institutional payment instructions. If admitted
Follow the enrollment instructions and arrange a student visa or study permit if applicable.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$27,825 CAD
Application fee	$110 CAD
Deposit	$1,000 CAD

Program details

Campus	George Brown Polytechnic at Toronto Metropolitan University Campus
Faculty or school	Community Services and Interdisciplinary Studies
Department	Early Childhood
Teaching language	English
Credit value	40
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	33 years
Scholarship note	Scholarship options may depend on nationality, Merit and current funding. Check the published award criteria.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
5 Apr 2027
142 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 1.33 years.