Program Outcomes

Upon completion of the Early Childhood Assistant program, graduates will be equipped to:

  • Facilitate and nurture learning through support and engagement.
  • Operate in alignment with the Ministry’s legislation and guidelines.
  • Develop inclusive, play-based learning settings and natural play areas that welcome children, families, and communities.
  • Respect and incorporate both Indigenous and non-Indigenous perspectives and practices.
  • Understand and appreciate children through a broad spectrum of perspectives.
  • Work in partnership with community agencies that have relevant services and missions.
  • Stand up for children’s rights and well-being through the principles of social justice.

Employment Opportunities

School Program Coordinator

Child & Family Centre Specialist

Community Program Facilitator

Home Childcare Provider

Parents Education Program Advisor

Employment Opportunities

  • School Program Coordinator
  • Child & Family Centre Specialist
  • Community Program Facilitator
  • Home Childcare Provider
  • Parents Education Program Advisor

Admissions Requirements

Academic Requirements

  • Canadian High School Equivalency Diploma (General Education Development Test) or

  • Equivalent: Foreign credentials must be translated in English and assessed for Grade 12 equivalency by a recognized organization such as WES (World Education Service).
    AND
  • If English is not a student’s first language, they must provide proof of English competency.

English Proficiency

  • IELTS – Int’l English Language Testing Services – Minimum score of 5.5 with no subject test score lower than 5.5; or

  • TOEFL – Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet based test (IBT) – Overall 80 with the minimum in each component: Reading 20; Listening 20; Speaking 20; Writing 20; or
  • CAEL: Overall 60 No section below 60
  • Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP) General with a score of 7 (no section score below 6)
  • Canadian Language Benchmark Tests with a score of 7 in each strand (not an average of 7)
  • Duolingo English Test with a minimum score of 95
  • Pearson PTE Academic with a minimum score of 46
  • NACC Written Entrance Exam (passing score of 60)
  • Evidence of successful completion of 2 consecutive years of full-time equivalent post-secondary study in English at a Canadian institution
  • Evidence of successful completion of 2 consecutive years of full-time equivalent post-secondary study in English at an institution outside of Canada

Important Note

  • Signed Vulnerable Sector Disclaimer

  • Signed Medical Disclaimer
  • Mature student with a score of 11 or more on the Wonderlic Scholastic Level Exam (SLE). Mature student status may be granted to applicants who are over 19 years old and do not have a high school diploma or GED.

Program Cost

*Application fee is non-refundable
*All ECA must get first aid and CPR certificate before they start practicum

Starting Dates

*Please note that class schedules are subjected to change

Program Courses