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Diploma in Early Learning and Child Care

Canada

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What will I learn?

Recognized by Colleges and Institutes Canada as a program of excellence, the Early Learning and Child Care diploma program combines theory with practice to prepare graduates for Early Childhood Educator III certifications from the Government of Alberta. If you are currently employed in this field, there is funding available for professional development and wage top ups for additional post-secondary training. Early learning and child care professionals play an important role in supporting families and promoting healthy growth. Research shows the early years are critical in shaping a child's overall development. The importance of play in how children understand the world around them is embedded throughout this program, and it aligns well with current Canadian curriculum frameworks in early learning and care.Graduates of this program have diverse opportunities to provide child-care services. The child-care field is considered to be an above-average growth profession with increasing annual demand for employees.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Health and Community Studies

Study options

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees
CAD$16,585.29 (US$ 11,921) per year
Accommodations- 800-1,300 monthly

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

Expected January 2026

Venue

NorQuest College

10215 108 Street NW,

EDMONTON,

Alberta (AB),

T5J 1L6, Canada

Entry requirements

For international students

Applicants that have completed the high school level of education in another country must have graduated with appropriate high school documents and credentials.

ELP Requirements

IELTS Academic: 6.5; no section score below 6

TOEFL iBT: 84; no section score below 21

CAEL: 70; no section score below 70

Cambridge English Language Assessment: 180+, no section score below 165

PTE Academic: 59, no section score below 56

Duolingo: 115

minimum of: 80% in ESLS 8000 or ESLS 8100, and 80% in ESLW 8000 or ESLW 8100; or 50% in ESLG 1898 and ESLG % in ESLG 1860 and ESLG 1861

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About NorQuest College

Students can choose certificate or diploma programs covering areas such as health, business, environmental technology, and community studies.

  • Located in Edmonton, Alberta’s capital city
  • Over 60 per cent of students were born outside of Canada
  • Large number of scholarships are offered
  • Many courses include work-integrated learning

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