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Diploma of Early Childhood Education
- Vancouver, Canada
- 0.92 years
- English
- On campus
- 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: yes
- PR pathway friendly: yes
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
- High School Diploma (Grade 12) or GED plus English proof. Early Childhood Education also needs health declaration
- 2 references
- interview
- criminal record check
- TB test and statement of intent.
Accepted academic background
High School Diploma (Grade 12) or General Education Development (GED); no minimum grade published; plus personal declaration of health, 2 character references, interview with the ECE Coordinator, criminal record check, negative TB skin test and (ECEA page) statement of intent
Language tests
- IELTS Academic 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 79
- Institutional test VanWest EAP 300 final grade 75% (over 8 weeks
- IELTS Academic 6
Other requirements
- Interview required
Documents you’ll need
- English Language Test Results
How to apply
- Check the entry requirements and start dates on the programme page ( Apply online with the Register Now application form ( and pay the international application fee of 250 CAD. Provide proof of Grade 12 or GED and English (IELTS
- TOEFL
- Duolingo
- PTE
- Cambridge
- EIKEN or VanWest EAP . Pay tuition through the Make Payment page (.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $19,900 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $250 CAD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Vancouver |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Vocational College Programs (Non Co-op) |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | _ |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
April 2027
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July 2027
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Program starts
November 2027
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Frequently asked questions
The program takes 0.92 years.
Tuition is $19,900 CAD per year. The application fee is $250 CAD. The estimated living cost is $23,448 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS Academic 6.0, TOEFL iBT 79, Institutional test VanWest EAP 300 final grade 75% (over 8 weeks, IELTS Academic 6. An interview is required.