Diploma in Early Learning and Child Care in NorQuest College | Fees, Eligibility and More
Canada

Diploma in Early Learning and Child Care

Canada

NorQuest College

Alberta, Canada

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About Course


Key information
Duration
: 16 Month
Study Type
: Full Time
Tuition fees
: 31.00 CAD / Total
Exam Accepted
: IELTS 6.0/9 | TOEFL 80/120
Exam Intake
: May
Program Taught language
: English
Delivered
: on campus
Conditional Scholarship
: NA
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The Early Learning and Child Care diploma program will combine theory with practice to prepare graduates for Child Development Supervisor certifications from Alberta Human Services.

  • 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.

Entry Requirement


  • Applicant must be high school passed 

Application Process


  • Language Arts – this requirement can be met with any of the following, or an equivalent course:
    • 60% in English Language Arts 30-1
    • 60% in English Language Arts 30-2
    • 60% in ESLG 1860
    • 60% in ESLG 1898
  • Note: Academic admission requirements are different from English language proficiency (ELP) requirements. NorQuest College English for Academic Purposes courses may be used to meet both requirements. See below for details.

    Graduates of NorQuest College’s Early Learning and Child Care certificate program (or equivalent) may apply to enter directly into Year 2 of the diploma program.

    ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS

    If English is your second language, you must provide proof of ELP prior to admission. ELP test results must have been obtained within two years of the start date of your program.

    Acceptable evidence of ELP may be one of the following test scores:

  • IELTS Academic: 6.5; no section score below 6
  • TOEFL iBT: 84; no section score below 21
  • CELPIP General: 8; no section score below 7
  • CAEL: 70; no section score below 70
  • Duolingo: 115
  • minimum of:
  • See Admissions Process for the steps to becoming a student.

    If you are missing requirements for this program, you may be eligible to apply for the NorQuest Bridging to Post Secondary program.

    Practicum/Work Experience Requirements

    The following is not required for admission purposes, but will be required before you attend the practicum. There may be additional costs associated with completing this requirement.

  • Clear Police Information Check. Vulnerable Sector Check is also required if over 18 years of age.
  • See Work, Practicum, and Clinical Requirements for full details and instructions for all these requirements.

    International students must obtain a co-op work permit before beginning the work-integrated learning component of the program. A medical exam may also be required. See Co-Op Work Permit for more information.

    Progression

    Students must attain a pass grade in each course to progress through the program.

    Graduation Requirements

    Students must pass all courses and achieve a minimum 2.0 grade point average (GPA) to qualify for graduation.

    Honours Criteria

  • Overall grade point average (GPA) greater than or equal to 3.7
  • The student must not have failed or repeated any courses

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